The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-03-30

tions were very gratifying to all inter
ested. The harmony and good feeling
among the members of the parish, always
apparent, signally manifested itself on
this occasion.
The Board of Trustees, in view of the
failure to receive any income from the
P. 7. Barnum legacy. and in view of the
general depression in the business world.
confronted the parish with financial
problem as to the expenses Of the ensu-
ing year. When it was manifest that
more money was needed and unless it
could be obtained the present standard
of church work would suffer, the mem.
bsrs present rose to the occasion and
pledged on the spot nearly $1,000, over
and above the regular contributions.
Others will be seen and this sum will be
materially augmented. The usual an
nual business of the parish was trans
acted.
The old Board of Trustees were all
unanimously elected for the ensuing
year.
The Rev. j. N. Emery, who had charge
of the spiritual welfare of the Church
Of the Redeemer in the past three years
has endeared himself to those of our own
denomination and to great many out
side. 1t was he who projected the
murphy movement" that swept over
and did SO much good in Bridgeport a
year ago, it's Executive Committee
holding it's first meetings in the parlors
of this church.
PENNSYLVANIA Tideoute. = The
Leader says: "Rev. L. S. Crosley will
conclude a successful pastorate with the
Universalist church here April l. He
has been settled over the church five
years. A goodly number have united
with the church, which has been united
and harmonious during the passionate
Many regrets are expressed outside Of
the church as we'll as inside of it at Mr.
Crosley's leaving. This we know. his
record is success, and in the better mean
ing of the word is firm" There is pos
sibility that Bro. Crosley may become q
Western pastor. He would find hearty
welcome as the West needs men of his
stamp.
Rev. G. w. Powell has resigned al
Scranton.
Rev. F. A. Bisbee has entered upon
fourteenth year of service with the
Church of the Restoration. Philadelphia.
Rev. Emma E. Bailey has resigned
at Mansfield. where she has had a sue
cessful passionate for many years.
Very good reports come of the new
pastor at Westfield, Rev. G. w. Barnes.
The people are united and the prospect
of the best year in their history before
them.
NEW YORK.-State News. = The
parish fair at Dexter yielded $1OO.-Ser-
vices have been held every six weeks at
Fulton with from forty to sixty present,
by Rev. o. r. Beardsley of Oswego.
Weekly services will soon be held-Len-
ten services are held at Hudson and
Watertown-The church at Madison has
been closed three years, but through the
services of Rev. Daniel Ballou. the PEG.
pie are again privileged to hear the word
1t is hoped that a Sunday school will be
organized. The church was built by
Rev. Mr.. Marshall with thirty, two years
Of hard work.-The gentlemen of the
Fort Plain parish prepared and served
Lenten supper on the evening OF
March 18th. Steamed clans of that
variety known in Yankee land as qua.
haugs, oysters and bluefish were served
A large number partook of the viande
and the financial success was common.
surate with the attendance.-Rev.C G. E
Lund has become acting pastor at East
Utica.