The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-10-12

scattered, an agent has been appointed
in the old way. The President has as
sisted at the most of these, and writes
she is much encouraged at the outlook.
The Circles have shown much interest,
and she has been most cordially received
and entertained.
1.-THE Maine Auxiliary has been invited
to aid in furnishing another church
building in Kingsfeld. Although this
society is not strong. and has to ask for
aid, it is staunchly loyal to all, the inter
ests of the general work of the church.
The Maine branch also contributed the
salary of the State Missionary. Are
there not other Univerealist women who
have not yet contributed to the State
work, who will take this opportunity to
do so?
GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
All Maine Mission Circle Presidents
we hope will see the importance of call
ing their societies together as early as
possible after the summer vacation. Time
is precious. There is much to do. Mis-
sion Circles should each have list of
the State officers, and not regard the
work of the State organizations as sec-
ondary to any other. Cannot the women
of the parishes be awakened to the i'm
portance of the work the National is try
ing to do? We believe the Give" and
loyal officers can awaken, and keep alive,
just such an interest.
WEST VIRGINIA.
1t is quite step from Maine to West
Virginia, but loyalty or zeal, united to
ks, are not confined by law or prac-
tice, to any section. A sister of the Mis-
sion Circle in Wellsbury, West Virginia,
sends the President OF the N. w. M. S.,
ten dollars for the Pacific Coast Mission
ary's benefit. Now-next? Our Presi-
dent concludes thus:-'State Presidents
must be alert to get Circle in every
parish, or an Agent appointed where the
Circle is not possible. The demand for
aid to struggling churches comes to us
every day from those who are doing all
they can faithfully, and they ought to
receive help from their more prosperous
fellow voyagers to the kingdom OF right
eousness.
THE PACIFIC COAST MISSIONARY.
Rev. A. G. Bradley, our Western Mis-
sionary, sends me such big budget"
I shall have to ask the Editor to give me
special right Of way, as | do not wish
to "cut" it. During September he has
been to San Francisco, Salinas, Santa
Cruz, Santa Paula, Los Angeles, Pomo-
ma, Riverside, Morvinia and Pasadena.
having visited these places on Mission
airy business, mainly to get the lay of the
land He preached sermons, made calls
on brethren already in some of those
places, and hopes much for the future in
those regions. Look out for his account
of the trip. But do not forget we hope
to make such record the West will re-
joice that we have taken up their cause,
--and "lend a hand"
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The National President has organized
Mission Circle at Woodville and War
rem. At the latter place added the names
of many isolated Universalists, who
wished to be in touch with the workers.
Mrs. Smiley, the State President, has
been improving the time of late. On
September 4, at the Cheshire County
Association she delivered an address at
the Missionary meeting On the subject,
"How the Women can Help in the Mis-
sionary Work of the Church" Septem-
Der IL, Mrs. Smiley spoke at the Rock
ingham Association on "Our Mission
Work"
LIFE MEMBERS.
During September New Hampshire
| furnished two life members for the VIC.
| A. Miss Elsie Warren, daughter of Rev
Lester Warren, of Montpelier, and Mrs
Charles Colony of Keene, in memory Of
her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Elbridge Nc,
Curdy, formerly of Westmoreland, a
member of the Universalist church in
that place. At Barre Farm Rev. Mr.
and Mrs. Jones are both ordained minis
tiers and they gave most cordial greet
| ing to the President on her late visit.
WASHINGTON, DC.
In the absence of Miss Hills, District
President, the Mission Circle met at the
residence of Mrs. H. E. Williams, at Eek
ington, and although it was very hot
day, the turnout was fine. and the feel
ing most excellent for good beginning
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year. President. Miss Lizzie
Hills; Vice President, Mrs Jennie Webb
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