The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-09-07


mLINoIS.-Lower Wabash Associ-
atlon.-The Association held its annual
session near Sharpsburg. in Christian
Co. August %, %, "a, %. 1t was opened
with sermon by Rev. P. G. Donaldson,
August %.
FRIDAY. 9 A. M. The Conference and
nraise meeting was led by Bro. Edward
M. Miner, of Girard. the subject being
Joy and Gladness."
At 10 business meeting was held and
the following committee was appointed
Resolutions:-P G. Donaldson, M. M.
Hicks, ]. X. Dillon. Nominations:-Em-
ma Sharp, Lille Jones, Mr.. Hill. Com
mittee on Finance; Frank Smith, Susan
Sharp, Mr.. Davis. .
At II o'clock, q sermon was delivered
by Rev. M. M. Hicks. of Bingham, LII.
At 2:30, the missionary subject was
discussed. Rev. ]. X. Dillon introduced
the subject and was followed by G. Mon
ohon, Rev. Mr.. Beckett and others. AT
$3.50 an excellent discourse was delivered
by Bro. Miner. In the evening we met
again and listened to an instructive and
inspiring sermon by Rev. John Hughes,
OF Table Grove.
Saturday, 9 A. M. Conference and
Prsise meeting was led by Rev. M. M.
Hicks. the subject being Trust" Many
participated in this meeting and much
was said to benefit those present.
At1OA. M. the Y. P. @. U. work was
represented by Rev. John Hughes. At
IL a sermon was delivered by Rev. J. X.
Dillon.
At $50 p. M. business meeting was
held. The same officers were elected
with the exception of the Treasurer.
G. Monohon, President; M. M. Hicke,
Vice President; j. K Dillon, Treasurer;
Lille Jones, Secretary. The Committee
on Finance reported. The Committee
on Resolution reported resolutions %
expressing thanks for hospitality; ~
recommending Lombard University and
that we educate our children in our own
denominational school when possible;
(3) recommending the patronage OF HE
UNIvERsALIsT and Manford's Magazine;
i4) of sympathy to those who were be-
reaved during the year; (5) against the
use of intoxicants and in favor of tenn
perance; (6) pledging the Association to
greater interest in the faith and the re-
vival of dormant churches.
At $3.50 Temperance meeting was
held led by Rev. Mr.. Beckett, followed
by very interesting address by Rev.
Mr.. Fairer, and 730 in the evening, a
sermon was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Bee
kett.
Sunday at A. M. Conference and
praise meeting was led by Rev. j. K.
Dillon. The Sunday school work was
introduced by G. Monohon.
At II sermon was delivered by Rev.
John Hughes in the grove after which
basket dinner was served.
At 2:30 Memorial service was held,
Rev. j. K. Dillon officiating. Many
words Of consolation were spoken for the
bereaved friends OF those passed away
during the year. After this service Rev.
John Hughes addressed the Association
in behalf of Lombard University and
the UNCONVENTIONAL press. In the even
ing Rev. M. NJ. Hicks gave the closing
sermon.
The ministers present during this as
ISOLATION wereJ. K. Dillon. M. M. Hicks.
P. G. Donaldson, r. e. Beckett, John
Hughes, Edward M. Miner. Twenty
four delegates came from the Little
Hickory church near Bingham. An en-
loyable meeting was held and, we feel
assured, some good will result from it.
It.was with regret that we parted but
we are confident of meeting again.
LILLE JONES. Secretary.
Glrard.-Our church at Girard has
held preaching services half of the time
during the summer months. Mr.. Minor,
Ryder Divinity School, has been filling
the pulpit during his vacation; but as
he has returned to Galesburg to take
up his studies again, our pulpit is left
vacant. Thus there is an opening here
for some helpful ordained minister, who
will make his home with US.
Teachers meeting is held every Thurs
day evening with good results. We
have an interesting Sunda. school and
Y. P. =. U. The attendance at these
has been fair considering the very un-
pleasant weather; and we believe that
the attendance will be greater as the
weather becomes more agreeable.
At the Modern Woolman Picnic held
here the Let of August. our church
served dinner and cupper. from which
they realized net gain of one hundred
and three dollars.
The Y. P. @. U. AID Sunday school
will strive to keep up an interest in the
church until a pastor is engaged. We
hope the right man may be found soon.