The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-01-12
- CHURCH AND PARISH REGISTER. *

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CHICAGO.-St. Pauls.-The annual
meeting of the First Universalist So
ciety (St. Paups) was held "Wednesday
evening, Jan q The report Of the trus'
tees revealed the gratifying fact that the
parish entered upon the new calendar
year with all debts paid and balance in
the treasury. The Sunday school, the
kindergarten, and the Industrial school
were reported as in prime condition.
Mr.. J. III. Swan was reelected as men,
Der of the Board of Trustees. Messrs.
G. B. Sawyer and j. X. Murphy declin-
ing reelection are succeeded by Mr..
Knight and Mr.. Wells as members OF
the Board. The meeting was well at
tended and an excellent spirit prevailed.
st. Paul's enters upon the new year in
good hope and courage, Congratulations
to pastor and people on good begin
ming for the year 1895.
WoodIawn-Ryder Memorial Church
begins the year under encouraging au-
spices. The congregations improve
every Sunday. The parish is active in
all departments and the Y. P. G. U. and
Sunday.school have felt the quickened
impulse to good work which has resulted
from the settlement of Rev. G. A. Garst
as pastor. With Mr.. Haight as Super
intendent of the Sunday school, Prof.
Straub as choir master and Bros. Ger
IRISH, White. Barrett, Young and others
active in the business and financial con-
Germs of the parish, the pastor has ex-
cellent helpers in all departments
The Sunday school gave Christmas
exercise, 1.-The Glorious Birthday" by
Prof. s. W.Straub which was finely rem
dered by the children under the leader
chip of Prof. Straub, and was enjoyed
by the older members of the congrega-
ton as we'll as by the children.
A concert given Dec. %, by the First
Baptist church choir under the auspices
of the Ladies' Aid Society, was one OF
the most enjoyable and best rendered
concerts of the season. Those who took
part have our sincere thanks.
INDIANA.-Vevay.-A concert was
recently given at the new Universalist
church which was quite successful. The
people of the little city have never been
better entertained. for the concert was
of the highest order Of excellence. We
cannot particularize any of the perform
ers or their parts. The proceeds of the
concert amounted to $40 go which is to
be applied to the church organ fund.
The local paper from which we CLEAN
this item speaks of the church as fol-
lows:
"The beautiful little church is, itself,
worthy of few moments notice. The
exterior is even more beautiful at night
than in the day time, the bright lights
shining through the cathedral glass
windows, presenting a most gorgeous
view. The interior is dainty and neat.
The auditorium is seated with most
comfortable opera chairs, heated by
furnace, and lighted with large brass
chandelier holding twelve lamps. and
arranged for incandescent lights-the
free-will gift of Mrs. Sallie Hall, and
which we are told, cost $3.50.
"To the left of the rostrum hangs an
excellent oil portrait of Mr.. Joshua
Smithson, to whose memory the church
was erected
Prosperity at Muncie.-Our work in
Muncie is very encouraging indeed. Ev-
cry department of the church is healthy
and active, especially the Sunday school.
which is enjoying great prosperity I'M
der the efficient leadership of A. G.
Shoulder, who was reelected Superinten-
dent for the present year. The pastor,
Rev. F. Carney. did not begin his
meetings Jan. 1st owing to the many
holiday attractions in the city. The
meetings are now announced to begin
Jan, 20. Rev. j. B. Fosher, Of Pendleton.
will assist. Our Christmas exercises
we're the best we have ever had. After
enjoying splendid literary programme
furnished by the Sabbath school, we all
repaired to the church parlors where ice
cream and refreshments we're abundant
ly served to the entire school and all who
wished to partake.