The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-11-16
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recent absence of DR.. Cone, Bro. Thomp
son had charge of the senior class in
Buchtel College.
MONTGOMERY ASSOCIATION.
Montgomery Association met at Platts
vile. October 11-13. The churches Of
Plattsville, Conover, Miami City, Eldor.
ado, Palestine and Greenville were rep.
resented. Owing to absence of Bro
Isaia Wenger, Clerk, from illness of Mrs
| Wenger, Bro. Walter Munford served as
Secretary. Thursday evening DR.. J. P.
Mac Lean delivered an interesting SER
mon on "The Fatherhood of God" On
Friday morning Sister j. Clapp led an
interesting Conference meeting. The
forenoon business session was occupied
by discussion of the topic: 1.-THE Diff
culties in the Work of the Churches,
and How Shall we Keep our Pulpits
Supplied?" DIR. j. P. Mac Lean led in
the discussion, which took wide range.
Reports from the churches occupied
the afternoon session, and in most re-
spects they we're encouraging. On mo-
tion Of DIR. Mac Lean the State Secretary
was invited to seat in the Association,
and he made a short address on the
value of Associations in promoting all
interests of the church. In the evening
DR.. j. w. Henley delivered sermon on
"The Name Above Every Name"
On Saturday morning Conference
meeting and the Alliance occupied the
balance of forenoon. Encouraging re-
ports were received from the Alliances
at Palestine and Eldorado. A resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted protesting
against increase of dues to the State AL
lance, and recommending that they be
made fifty cents per member. 1t was
believed that the increase of receipts
from enlargement of number of members
would add to State funds. By request
DR.. Henley gave brief history of the
Alliance, and the good work accomplish
ed, especially in Cleveland. Another
song service opened the afternoon ses
sion. Officers were elected as follows:
President. Rev. J. HI. Blackford; Secre-
tary, Isaia Wenger; Treasurer, DR.. W.
S. Cox. These officers have served faith
fully for over twenty years. The State
Secretary called attention to the plan
adopted some years ago by the Conven-
ton, for appointment of District Super
intendent, who should co operate with
the State Superintendent. Bro. P. L.
Frazier offered resolution of sympathy
with Bro. and Sister Isaia Wenger, in
view of illness of latter; also. of love and
respect for Father Hugh Hill and Mrs.
ID. Mover. The topic: "How Can the
Current System be Maintained?" was
discussed. The arguments were gener.
ally in favor of Circuits. the main diff
Guilty being the desire of each church to
choose it's own pastor. Saturday even
ing DIR. j. W. Henley delivered the Oc-
casional Sermon: Subject, christian
Cooperation
Sunday services were opened by an
excellent Conference meeting led by Rev.
L. l. Moore, Field Agent of THE UNI
vERsALIsT. At 1870 A. NJ. Rev. j. III,
Blackford delivered sermon on, ''Ye
are the Light of the World" which was
full of happy thought, we'll illustrated.
The Communion service followed, DIR.
Henley presiding at the table. At 2:3O
P. M. Sunday school interests were con
sidered, and at 7:30 Rev J. H. Blackford
delivered another excellent sermon. The
meetings throughout we're we'll attended,
and the singing ulder lead of Bro. P. L.
Frazier was spirited and inspiring.
MIAMI ASSOCIATION.
Miami Association held its session for
1895 at Mason, October 1920. The
Council met at $3.50 P. M. Friday, Hon. B.
F. Thomas presiding, and Miss Adah M.
Warwick, Secretary
After appointment of Seasonal Com
mittees, the courtesies of the Association
were rendered to DR.. j. w. Henley, State
Secretary, and other visiting ministers.
The topic: How to Manage Business
Affairs of the Church, was introduced
by Bro. Levi Risipger, and was freely
discussed. At 7:30 Rev. U. S. Milburn
delivered an excellent sermon on What
Must l do to be Saved?"
The Council met at 10 A. M. Saturday
morning. Rev. Abbie E. Danforth lead
ing in prayer. Reports we're read from
all active churches, showing the cause
generally to be in favorable condition.
The Committee on Nominations made
the following report which was adopted:
President, w. J. Littell; Vice President,
DIR. j. M. Wright; Secretary, Miss Pearl
Littell; Treasurer, P. w. Wycoff; Trust
tees; Hon. B. F. Thomas, Jacob Kimmell,
Henry M. Young, Mrs. r. P. Snyder and
Mrs. N. E. Lupton; Occasional p each.
or, Rev. B. G. Carpenter. Place of meet
ing for 1896, Cincinnati. Committee on
Programs, Rev. G. A. Kratzer, Hon. B.
F. Thomas, Miss Adah M. Warwick.
Prof. w. I. Swain, of Montgomery, read
an interesting paper on "The Model
Sunday school" DR.. Henley made a
brief address on the utility of Associa-
tions, and their increased interest, since
the organization of the Missionary ALI.