The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-10-05
THURSDAY. SEPT. Dc.

hev. i. b. L. Fisher, of Hoopeston,
led the Conference meeting, select
ing portions of the 22d and 23d chap
tiers OF Matthew, and brought out the
thought that to benefit the world we
must have steadfast ideal and hold
constantly to it. We are to have DOS
tive life OF our own, looking only to
Christ our Master, for guidance. The
meeting proved equally helpful and
inspiring to that of Wednesday morn
ing.
The Convention was called to order
at 10 O'Clock by President Winkel-
man, and Rev. Mr.. Burnell led in
prayer. Then followed roll call. The
minutes were then read and after
amendment were approved. The re.
porte the trustees of the Ryder Fund
was read, and on motion was received
and placed on file.
RESOLUTIONS.
DIR. Cantwell, Chairman of Commit
tee on Resolutions, submitted the fol-
lowing report, which was adopted:
Executive Board
Resolced, That the thanks of the
Convention are due and are hereby
rendered to the members of the Exc.
cutive Board for their wise and Judi
cious administration of the varied
and responsible trusts in connection
with the missionary, educational and
financial interests of the Convention
ad interim. A growing and expanding
church presents problems requiring
constant care and judicious manage
ment. We commit the interests of
the Convention to their care for 1895
and '96 with full confidence in their
good judgement, believing that they
will embrace every possible oppor-
tunity for the advancement of our
cause and the enlargement of our
Zion throughout the boundaries of
the Commonwealth.
Missionary Preaching.
ResolUed, That it is the sense of
this Convention that each parish reg
ularly employing minister should
permit and encourage him to take
two Sundays, and possibly more,
from his regular work each year, and
use them for preaching at missionary
points under the direction of the
missionary committee of the Execu-
tive Board; and further, that the Sec
rotary of this Convention be instruct
ed to bring this resolution to the no.
tice of the several parishes to which
it relates.
Lombard's New President.
RESOLVED, The Convention congrat-
ulates Lombard University, the child
of its love and hope, on the prospect
Of the valuable services of it's presi-
dent-elect, Charles E. Nash, DID,, who
succeeds line of grand scholars and
hOOiO nOu, WIZ HdFcs lIOlu uISG W
last = Kendall, Skinner, Weston,
White, tandish-honored the emil
nent position of the presidency ofthe
institution with their labors and de-
votedness. We record with entire
satisfaction our confident hope that
the great abilities, large experience
and thorough conservation of DR..
Nash, will bring to the university a
new accession of power, influence and
success.
The Y. p. C. U.
Resolved, That we regard with in
creasing interest the work already ac-
complished by the Young Peoples
Christian Union in this State and
throughout the country, and would
extend to them our hearty support
and encouragement in their work,
which has been and yet promises to
be, invaluable to us as church. We
regard this movement as one of the
most hopeful signs of the present
time.
Hospitality.
RESOLVED, That the hearty thanks
of the visiting members of the Con-
vention are given to the pastor and
parish of Galesburg for the generous
hospitality with which they have been
received and entertained. Every Wis
itor will carry away grateful re-
membrance of the hospitality of peo-
pie and parish.
The Galesburg Press.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Convention are due and are hereby
rendered to the Republican Register
and the Evening Mail for the excel
lent reports of the proceedings which
have been published in these papers.
They have been good specimens of
newspaper work and are duly appre-
ciated by this Convention.
President Standish.