The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-12-21

ence, with the honored DIR. E. Fisher
necessary to his entrance to Cantor
Theological School, and ever after was
pleased to learn of the good work he &C
complished as pastor; and now as he
has been placed, despite bitter opposi.
ton, to lead the devotions of an impor.
tant branch OF our National Govern.
ment, we fully believe, that by his
prayers and example. he will exert SAL
utary influence upon our law makers,
and through them upon our country at
large. Bro. Gibbs also entered the min
lstry, and for years has done faithful
f, work In Michigan. The little church at
Harrison did a grand work during it's
comparatively brief existence; and al
though but two or three of the mem
bers remain there, it is still preaching
the Glorious Gospel of the Blessed
God" through the work of Bros. Cou-
den and Gibbs, while the income from
proceeds OF sale Of the church, aid in
the work of advancing in the inter.
ests OF Universalism throughout the
State.
ATTICA AND MARGARETTA.
BY arrangement of the Secretary, Rev.
Arthur Roberts, of Henderson, N. Y,
spent the month of November with our
churches at Attica and Margaretta. as a
candidate for the joint pastorate. We
are glad to announce that the churches
have voted to employ him, and he will
begin his work in short time. Bro.
Roberts is an Ohio man; and formerly
attended church at Alder Chapel. I'm
der difficulties he attended the theolog-
ical school at Canton, and graduated,
enjoying the full confidence of the fac.
ulty Henderson is his first pastorate
where he has done faithful work; but
desiring to return to Ohio, we arranged
for his candidacy with the churches
at Attica and Margaretta, and are
much pleased to know that our minis
terial strength is to be increased by the
addition of this earnest young man.
REVIVAL MEETING AT FIRST BELPRE.
Our correspondent at first Belpre
writes: Rev. Abbie E. Danforth has
been with us, assisting Rev. j. r. Car.
penter in holding series of meetings
which began November 20 and continued
over the following Sunday. The weather
was unfavorable most of the time, but we
had fair attendance and good and en-.
joyable meetings from which we hope
much good may come. On Sunday two
young women and one young man were
received into the church. Mrs. Danforth
also met with the Alliance, giving us her
encouraging words. On Monday even
ing, December 2, she gave her lecture,
"An Evening Trip Around the World"
which was greatly enjoyed by all present.
HAMILTON.
The ladies of our church at Hamilton
recently gave turkey dinner and sale
which was a decided success socially
and financially. An interesting program
of music, ETC., followed, after which Miss
M. A. Bortle, of Buchtel College, deliv
cred an address on "The Higher Educa-
tion," which was highly complimented
by the Hamilton papers. During her visit
to Hamilton Miss Bortle delivered an adj
dress to the pupils of the High School.
On the morning of December s, three
children were christened by the pastor,
Rev. G. A. Kratzer. The Y. P. G. U. has
raised and forwarded its portion of the
fund for support of the ward of the
Southwestern Ohio Y. P. G. U. Confer
ence in Ryder Divinity school. Rev. U.
S Milburn delivered his Unity Club lee
ture on "Why l am a Universalist." in
the Hamilton church November 10. The
attendance was good, tie lecture was
much enjoyed and the church netted
considerable sum.
TOLEDO.
The Missionary Alliance at Toledo
held its regular monthly meeting Sun.
day afternoon, December s. Owing to
the weather the attendance was small,
but the meeting is said to have been the
best ever held. Mrs. G. E. Cunningham
who is we'll known throughout the State,
read an admirable paper on Universal
ism in the First Three Centuries. Rev.
George Thunderstorm followed with a