The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-06-27
Our Ohio Churches.
FROM ]. W. HENLEY, d. d.
State Secretary.
MISS NJ. A. BORTLE AT BRYAN.

A. Bortle's recent visit to Bryan was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who had the
pleasure Of meeting her personally as
well as by the large congregation, who
have nothing but praise for her splendid
discourse, delivered Sunday evening
May 81"
FIRST BELPRE CIRCUIT.
Rev. J. r. Carpenter, pastor of First
Belpre Circuit. reports considerable in
terest being aroused at WATERFOWL. He
is planning for series of meetings there
in due time. Bro. Carpenter is to deliver
st. Johns Day address for the Masons
July 5, at WATERFOWL.
CENTERFIELD.
Mrs. Sara L. Stoner will hold IA Basket
meeting in Bro. j. H. Littler's grove near
Centerfield. July 5. Rev. J. A. Stoner
will assist. Services will be held in the
church at night. If weather is favora-
BILE, large attendance is anticipated.
The strawberry festival at Centerfield
was grand success. The receipts we're
S4215 of which 1927 we're clear. A new
roof is being placed on the church at
cost of $40.
SCIOTO ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of Scioto Associa-
ton, held at Olive Branch June ST, was
we'll attended, and. good interest pre-
vailed throughout. Five adults we're
baptized. and four little boys were dedi-
Gated. Six new members we're received,
one of whom will be transferred to the
church at Canterfeld. Rev. o. G. Cole
grove, Mrs. Sara l.. Stoner, and j. Tener
were the preachers present.
HILLsBORO.
On Monday evening June 8, on their
way home, Bro. Colegrove and Sister
Stoner held services at the Turner
House, Hillsboro. About forty were
present, despite the heavy rain prevail
ing. Hillsboro would be good mission
airy point.
JERSEY CITY go"
The days of July 10-14 are being
looked forward to with much interest
by all persons interested in the Young
Peoples Christian Union and its work
The local committees are busily en-
ployed in making arrangements for a
large and successful meeting, which will
not only perpetuate the enthusiasm al
ready developed, but will arouse to a
still larger degree the energies and activ-
tiles of our young people in work For
Christ, the Church and the World"
The influences exerted by the great Con-
vention at Boston last year, are still
manifested, and we trust that the plans
devised at Jersey City will be equally
fruitful in good results.
The hope of future growth and en-
largement of the Universalist Church
depends largely upon the interesting of
our children and young people in its
work now; and meetings like those held
at Boston cannot fail to have healthy
effect. We regret to read some criti-
cisms disparaging the efforts to secure
large attendance at the National meet
ings of the Y. P. @. U. We have been
tardy enough in our efforts to educate
our young people into love for the
church and it's work, and even if their
enthusiasm does lead them into adop.
ton Of some measures which are not
thoroughly practical. time will adjust
these matters. Let us not threw cold
water upon the newly developed ener-
gies o: our young people; but rather en-
courage them to go forward in all good
works.
A NICE PRESENT.
We learn from the Enterprise, paper
published at Wellington, that our
church at Huntington has received
from Mr.. Edward West, of Wellington,
a handsome gift, in the shape of cush-
ions for the pews of the church. thus
adding to the comfort and convenience
of the house of worship. We learn this
fact from a card of thanks by the trus-
tees published in the Enterprise.
MILFORD CIRCUIT.
Rev. j. A. Stoner. pastor of Milford
Circuit. reports conditions in his field of
work to be good, and prospects excellent
for growth. He is giving special atten-
ton to Sunday school work, and has
classes for "Bible Study and Training
Teachers" at each point. He has pub
lished neatly printed directories. giving
information concerning times of SER
vice., etc.
ZANES VILE.
Rev. r. N. John reports pleasant
visit to our church at GAINESVILLE, June
IA. Very good congregations we're pres
emit at both services, and the friends are
united, determined and courageous. Eff
forts are being made to secure the SER
vices of Bro. John for one Sunday or
more each month.
CHILDREN's DAY.
-Children's Day services at Milford
passed off in very satisfactory manner
to all concerned. Five children were
dedicated.
Our church and Sunday school at
Mount Carmel observed Children's
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