The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-24
Our Ohio Churches.
FROM J. W. HENLEY, d. d.
State Secretary.
MONTGOMERY ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting OF Montgomery
Association was a large success in point
of attendance, interest, and manifesto
tions of loyalty to the Universalist
Church. All churches in fellowship with
the Convention we're we'll represented
by delegates, except one, which was
represented by the pastor. From first
to last the congregations filed the large
church; the singing by the large choir
and congregation was harmonious and
inspiring, and the devotional spirit was
at all times manifest.
The meeting began on Thursday even
ing, October s, Bro. Eben Mumford, of
Miami City church and recent gradu-
ate of Buchtel College delivered very
acceptable sermon from Matthew v. 4s:
BE ye therefore perfect" etc. Rev. O.
P. Norman assisted in the services.
At 10 A M. Friday. Rev. o. P. Moor
man conducted a spirited praise SER
vice."
The topic, Church Ordinance"
tism and the Lords Supper-was con-
eidered under two heads: l. What do
they signify? 2. How they may be help
full. The discussion was interesting
and profitable. Bro. E. Mumford acted
as President pro tenn.
At 2P. NJ. spirited praise service was
led by Rev. j. H. BIackford, after which
the topic OF the afternoon was considered
as follows: "Universalism." l. AS Pro
test. g AS Faith. The discussion was
introduced by Dr. ]. P. MacLear, and
the time was fully occupied. The gen
oral opinion was that to advance the in
terests of the church, it is still necessary
to protest against error, and at the same
time present our doctrines in an earnest
and positive manner.
At the close of discussion, DR.. j. w.
Henley, State Secretary and Superin-
tendent, made few remarks. congratu-
lating the Association upon its fidelity
to the church at large, and urging the
necessity of larger cooperation with the
State Convention, and the development
of the missionary or church extension
spirit. He also urged more general
circulation of our church papers and
booke.
At 7. Pm. after devotional services
conducted by DIR. MacLean, Rev. o. P.
Norman delivered we'll prepared and
instructive sermon on the "Atonement,"
from Proverbs xvi 6. He gave history
of the doctrine as taught in various ages,
closing with presentation of the views
now rapidly taking possession OF the
minds and hearts of the people. DR.
MacLean followed with some EARNEST
and practical remarks.
At 9 A. M. Saturday, Mrs. Lottie Bull
led spirited conference meeting, which
took the form of a discussion in regard
to necessity Of efforts for larger devel-
opment of the Universalist Church,
through the Missionary Alliance, and
Y. P. G. Union. The utility of these
organizations was urged by the different
speakers, and it was voted that hereafter
each should have place on the program
Owing to illness of President Blackford
Bro. James McCabe served in that capa-
city. The topic for the morning, was
Temperance and My Neighbor." Am
l required to forego any pleasure which
is harmless to me. but hurtful to my
neighbor? The subject was briefly dis
cussed by DIR. MacLean, Bro 1. N. Lock.
EFT. and Mrs. Clarissa Spence.
Reports of churches were presented
All have regular services except Miami
City and New Madison, and the latter
place will soon be supplied. The gene
raj condition is encouraging. Mrs. F.
M. Edison presented resolution, which
was unanimously adopted, that at each
annual meeting Of the Association a
collection shall be taken, which shall be
equally divided between the Permanent
Missionary Fund and the Ministerial
Relief Fund. DR.. MacLean, Mrs. Ed
son and DR.. Henley spoke in favor of the
resolution, and the latter gave some
facts in regard to what had already been
accomplished by the income from the
| two funds.
At 2 p. NJ. an excellent song service
was conducted by Acting President. Nc
Cabe, who appointed as Nominating
Committee, Bros. Eben Mumford and
Lee Woods and Sister Lottie Bull. The
Committee reported in due time in
favor of reelection of present officers
viz: President, Rev. j. H. Blackford
Secretary, Isaiah Wenger; Treasurer
DIR. W. S. Cox. For Program Com
mittee: DIR. B. F. Beane. P. L. Fra
zier, and Miss Flo Jeffres. Place Of
meeting for 1897. Greenville. The re
port was adopted. Resolutions of Chris
tian sympathy aud good will with sever
al aged and infrm members were ad
opted.
The topics for discussion: How car
be a Law unto My Neighbour" wal
introduced by an excellent paper by
Miss Hattie Frazier, of Plattsville. The
subject was presented in various ways
by others.
The topic: "Can the Y. P. @. Unior
and Sunday school be Successfully
conducted together? Can they be9'
Next received attention. The prevailing
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