The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-31

the afternoon meeting. Rev. E. w.
Preble was present. and presented the
claims of Buchtel College; the result will
be, at least one new student for our
Ohio UDiversalist College. These annual
grove meetings are doing much good in
that vicinity.
DUDLEY.-Bro. w. X. Munford, a
licensed preacher residing at Alcony,
Ohio, visited Dudley, Noble county, and
held services, on three evenings begin
ing. August Is. His subjects were:
THE Resurrection and Immortality"
Divine Punishment" and patriotic
Religion" The services were we'll at
tended, the Amen corners being quite
we'll filed the last evening. While there
Bro. Munford explained the reasons for
deciding the property to the State Con-
vention. which is necessary in order to
secure the donation voted by the Sun
day school Convention at its last ses-
sion, and meeting was called to elect
officers, and to transact the business
essential to the transfer. Bro. Munford
speaks in warm terms Of the loyalty Of
the Y. P. G. U. composed of six young
ladies. We expect to visit Dudley in the
near future.
HAMILToN.-We are glad to report
that Bro. G.. A. Kratzer's work in Ham
ilton is beginning well. One CORES
pendent says: His sermons show schol-
arly effort, and he is popular with church
people, and those outside" Another
correspondent says: "Our church work
has started off nicely, and now promises
to improve right along" Rev. G. G.
Conner, former pastor, but now Of La
Crosse, Wis, made surprise visit at
Hamilton, August IL, and in answer to
an urgent appeal, preached on Sunday
evening. Bro. Connor's work for four
years left good foundation for his sue
cessor to build upon.
DEBATE AT New PARIS. The New
Paris Mirror of August Is, contained
synopsis of debate recently held by
Rev. Mr.. Davis, of the Christian church.
and Rev. o. P. Moorman, Of our church,
upon the question: Resolved-Tha
the final authority in all religious
questions is Scripture not reason" The
challenge came from Mr.. Davis. who of
course maintained the affirmative, and
presented the old time argument for a
literal, verbal inspiration of an infallible
Bible. Bro. Moorman's replies and ar.
guments were in the line of modern in
depreciation. and on the principle that
any statement to be true, must be in
harmony with reason. The debate last
ed three evenings, and attracted large
congregations from all denominations.
A correspondent says: "Our people claim
decided victory, and the debate has
caused considerable discussion in the
town and gave the people great deal of
instruction. Rev. J. HI. Blackford heard
the discussion, and expressed himself
we'll satisfied with Mr.. Moorman's argu-
ments. We think the discussion has
strengthened our cause here"
ZANEsvILLE.-Rev. E. w. Preble, FL
nancial Agent OF Buchtel College. Wis
tied GAINESVILLE, August IS. Rev. L. D.
Crosley reports excellent meetings on
that day. The ladies are preparing to
serve meals at the Muskingum County
Fair, and we trust they will have their
usual success.
ELDoRADo CIRcUIT.-We learn that
the church at Palestine has withdrawn
from the Eldorado Circuit, and will
probably CO operate with the Greensville
church. The churches, viz: Eldorado,
New Paris and New Madison, will remain
under charge OF Rev. o. P. Norman for
another year. Bro Norman has one
Sunday without engagement. He re-
ports that his congregations have been
good at all points the last year.
CENTRAL ONO ASSOCIATION will meet
at Mount Gilead. Friday of next week,
September 6. A program embracing all
departments of church work will be pre-
sented. Rev. E. w. Preble and Miss M.
A. Bortle will be present. representing
the interests of Buchtel College, and the
Secretary will look after Convention
matters.