The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-31
THURSDAY, OCTOBER %.

The praise service at 9 o'clock was
led by Rev. j. E. Keyes of Iowa. Rev.
Frank McAlpine, of Peoria, led the
one on Wednesday morning, and
both these devotional meetings were
we'll conducted and the brief service
of prayer and praise enjoyed by those
who attended. 1t was a source of
regret that more did not take part in
the exercises. Many voices we're ST.
lent that usually are expected to
make vocal the house of God with
praise and prayer.
The Chairman, DR.. Stocking, in call
ing the Conference to order was met
with disappointment in the absence
of DR.. Shutter of Minneapolis, who
was assigned to speak on the topic,
christianity in Relation to Crime
and Criminals" The congregation
shared this disappointment when the
announcement was made.
HOSEA BALLOU I'd, D. D.
DIR. Stocking introduced DR.. J. w.
Hanson who read the paper on Hosea
Ballou I'd which appears elsewhere,
The preparation and presentation of
this paper was in recognition of the
centennial of the birth of DR.. Ballou.
He was born October Is, 1896. The
Conference honored itself in honor
ing the memory of the distinguished
scholar who was the first President
of Tufts College.
CHRISTIANITY THE REFORMING
POWER"
This was the theme of an address
from Rev. 7. W. Illman, of Grand
Rapids, assigned to 10 o'clock. The
speaker was ready and his address
was carefully prepared production,
sound in thought and excellent in
rhetoric, and vital with the need of
the hour. It was delivered in calm,
measured tones, the congregation
breaking out in applause at it's en-
phatic periods. Christianity was set
forth as the true source of inspiration
for all reformatory effort in human
society. 1t is the connecting and re-
deeming influence of the world, pene-
trating to the heart of the worlds
need and holding ultimate dominion
for the uplifting and betterment of
all people. The address did it's
author credit and honored the Con-
ference. 1t will appear on the second
page of next weeks paper. The ad-
dress of Mr.. Illman was followed by
three ten minute addresses.
MEMS CHURCH CLUBS.
Rev. Lee S. McCollester, of De-
troit, gave brief but acceptable
paper on "Men's Clubs in the
Church." The substance of this ad-
dress is given on another page.
ASSISTANT PASTORS"
DR.. A. j. Garfield was assigned to
speak on this subject. He gave way
to Rev. j. j. Lewis, who likened the
pastor and his assistant to Moses and
Aaron, and pointed out variocs ways
in which they might help each other
to the great advantage of the parish.
Such an arrangement, Mr.. Lewis
thought, would not only double the
usefulness of the pastorate, but even
quadruple its influence.
CONDUCTING SPECIAL SERVICES.
Rev. ]. E. Keyes took the platform
as the last speaker of the morning
and the last one on the program, TO
speak on Methods of Conducting
Special Services" He outlined his
own experiences as an evangelist in
holding meetings throughout Iowa
and Kansas. He decided on his
field of operations. advertised well,
preached doctrinal sermons and Of
fered opportunity for questions at
the close of the sermon. In this way
a popular hearing was secured and
the people interested in his message.
This address closed the formal meet
ings of the Conference. Two hours
of the afternoon were devoted to a
private meeting of the ministers in
the vestry, the record of which does
not belong in this report.
HOSPITALITY.
The Conference was fortunate in
its location. The Oak Park friends
were most hospitable and made ex-
cellent arrangements for the comfort
and convenience of their guests.
Beautiful homes welcomed the visit
ors and many friendships were there
formed which will endure. The fam
lilies of the parish took entire charge
of their visitors and served their
material wants at their home tables.
No meals were served at the church.
The pastor, Rev. r. F, Johonnot,
and the committee on entertainment,
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