The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-01-05

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jackson, of Akron, on 1.-THE Work of the
Lookout Committee" and Miss Cross OF
Kent presented ION to Boston, in an
earnest manner. This was followed by
discussion of ways and means to defray
expenses of delegates to the next Ma
tional Union. Brimfeld delegates led
the way by pledging fifty dollars, and
there is no doubt, but that the Western
Reserve Unions will be we'll represented.
The "two-cents-a-week" plan for rails
ing Missionary money was endorsed;
and the Post Office Mission commended
The Conference closed with model de-
votional meeting conducted by the Ak
ron Union.
The next meeting will be held at Kent
February q, in connection with the
North eastern Ohio Y. P. G. U. Confer
ence.
THE STATE UNION SOCIAL.
Bro. J. d. Streeper, Treasurer of the
State Y. P. G. Union, reports the follow
ing receipts, from socials held for the
benefit of the State Union: viz: Leroy,
$3.50; Bellville, S1.0O; Attica. $500 Jer-
sew 1885; Summit Station. S11.00
NEW PARIS.
Three of the Partialist churches of
New Paris have invited our church to
unite in a series of Union Revival meet
ings. The Sunday school shows marked
improvement. The Ladies' Aid Society
have recently furnished new carpets and
rugs for the chancel and pulpit which
very much improves the appearance OF
the church. Our correspondent says:
Rev. o. P. Norman is thoroughly de
voted to, and enthusiastic in his work"
WOODSTOCK.
The Fair recently held by the Y P. G.
U. for the benefit of the Woodstock
church, realized about forty dollars. A
Mr.. Sprague of Chicago, formerly
member of the Woodstock church, has
presented two beautiful chandeliers for
use in the new church, in memory OF his
wife. Mr.. N P. Hewett, has presented
a beautiful pulpit in memory OF Mrs.
Hewett, who was one of the most de-
voted members the church ever had.
JERSEY AND REYNOLDSBURG CIRCUIT.
Our churches at Jersey and Reynolds
burg have united in circuit, and have
called Rev. F. M. Pitkins as pastor, and
he will enter upon his work at once. He
will reside at Reynoldsburg. This is an
arrangement we have advocated for
some time, and it will, we trust. result in
increased activity, not only in those
churches, but also at Summit Station,
where as yet there is no formal church
organization. Correspondents from both
churches express much satisfaction with
the plan adopted for work, and with
Bro. Pitkins as an earnest preacher.
IMPORTANT APPOINTMENTS.
The removal of Rev, G. G. Conner to
Lacrosse necessitated his resignation OF
the Office of Vice President of the Con-
vention; also his membership in the
Committee of Fellowship. The Board
of Trustees have promptly and unani-
mously elected Rev Carl F. Henry asVice-
President, and Rev. John Richardson of
Springboro, as member of the Commit
tee of Fellowship. These brethren are
'loyal to the core" to all UNCONVENTIONAL
interests. and will perform the duties en-
trusted to them with fidelity to the well
fare of the church. Bro. Conner was
also one of the trustees of the Sunday
School Convention; but it is probable,
that that vacancy will not be filed until
next meeting of the Convention.
CHRISTMAS.
Our church and Sunday school at Gu
ba had an enjoyable celebration and en-
tertainment. Christmas eve. The exer-
cises closed with the original play, 1.-THE
Widows Meal Barrel" which was given
instead of the conventional Christmas
tree. 1t was enjoyed very much, espec-
tally by the recipients of the large num-
Der OF presents.
SPRINGBORO.
The church and Sunday School at
Springboro observed Christmas night in
the usual pleasant manner. The exer-
cises closed with THE Widows Meal
Barrel" which was presided over by
Mr.. Santa Claus, who delivered the pres
ents to the happy children.
PREACH DOCTRINAL SERMONS.
We regret that some of our ministers
and laymen are laboring under the i'm
preston that doctrinal sermons are no
longer needed. This is delusion. Be-
cause Partialist ministers. in some in
stances, shrewdly avoid the logical teach.
ings of their creeds, or in other cases