The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-05

mile from the church. About six hun
dred were present. Rev. W. s. Bacon
spoke in the forenoon, on "Universalism,
its History and Meaning" The address
was very interesting and instructive.
The first thing after dinner, was reading
letters from ex-pastors. viz: Revs. j.
w. Henley, DID,, j. S. Cantwell, DID,,
e. F. Pember. and from Mrs. w. M.
Backus, wife of another ex-pastor. Rev.
Lolita d. Crosley, who was pastor for
five years, folio we'd the reading Of these
letters with some touching and very ap-
propriate remarks. Bro. George Riley
then read paper giving the history OF
the Ridgeville church from its organiza-
ton. This history was very meagre, as
the records are very imperfect, but Bro.
Riley supplemented the record with
many "reminiscences gathered from
those who have been conversant with
the work of the church in all its past
history.
Prof. w. H. Venable, of Cincinnati,
gave very interesting talk on the early
days of the church; which he was fully
competent to do, as he was born and
reared in the neighborhood. and atten-
ded the services. Rev. Lolita D. Crosley
closed the work of the afternoon with
magnificent sermon, and preached again
in the church in the evening. The ex-
ercises of the day will long be remem-
bered, and we trust will result in de-
veloping an enlarged interest in the
work of the Universalist Church in that
community.
CENTRAL OHIO ASSOCIATION WILL
MEET IN COLUMBUS.
From Rev. Lolita D. Crosley we learn
that Central Ohio Association will meet
in our church in Columbus, September
4, the time fixed by the constitution, in
stead Of later date at Caledonia, as an
nounced in last weeks UNIvERsALIsT.
We hope that the change of place will
not prevent large attendance.
SUMMIT STATION FAIR.
Bro. 1. N. Milburn writes in glowing
terms of the success of the Fair, held
August %. by the Woman's Missionary
Association at that place. The weather
was unfavorable in the morning, but
the afternoon and evening was bright
and fair, and the attendance was large.
The good women have worked diligently
and their labors have been crowned
with success. Every article was sold
and the net proceeds we're over sixty
two dollars. Neither abor nor expense
was spared to insure success. Bro. Mil
burn says: "In behalf of the Universalist
church the ladies return thanks to the
Methodist church for liberal contribu-
tions to the table. Sectarianism cut no
figure, and the sectarian lines were COM
pletely obliterated. Loving hearts and
hands joined together and nothing oc.
Cured to mar the pleasure of the occa-
sion, which will long be remembered.
The ladies also return their thanks to
friends at the Jersey church for their
assistance"
MANCHESTER AND EDWARDSvILLE.
The annual meeting of Manchester
church was held last week. DIR. Lyman
Watkins was elected moderator, E. d.
Smith. clerk. and Mrs. @. H. Watkins,
treasurer. The former Board of Trustees
were reelected. The church is in a
healthy condition.
The Edwardsvile church did we'll at
their recent festival. All bills for this
year, including pastors salary, have been
paid somewhat in advance. A good Or
gan has been bought and paid for. OFF,
GERS for the present year are: Modera-
tor. A. G. Clevenger; Clerk, Mrs. Henley
Simmons; Treasurer. Mrs. Jefferson
Reed. This church has been recovered
and brought into healthy condition
by the earnest efforts of Bro. Col egrove.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.
On Friday evening, August 81, Rev.
o. G. Colegrove and wife were treated
to happy surprise and donation visit
from their friends at Manchester. They
were made the recipients of two hand.
some rockers. sofa and other articles
of convenience and comfort. Bro. Cole
grove in reporting this pleasant part,
says: "Ot course we are happy in the
possession of these tokens of goodwill
and friendship, and are thankful for the
donations. Some Of the Free Will Bap-
lists were present and participated in the
surprise"
GROVE MEETING AT FARMERS STA
TON.
The churches of Cuba and Farmers
Station held their second annual grove
meeting at Farmers Station in the beau
tiful grove just east of the church.
Revs. John Richardson and o. G. Cole
grove we're present. Bro. Richardson
preached at 10:30 A. M. and 7:30 P. NJ.
ATT p. NJ. there was Y. P. c. U. devo-
tional meeting, which was followed by a
sermon by Bro. Colegrove. The choirs
of both churches rendered excellent
music. An excellent young man united
with the church at the morning services.
A magnificent dinner, plenty of good
music, and general good feeling, made
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