The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-04

bore heavily upon a mind rather prone
to melancholy, and which at last gave
way, and led to the sad termination OF
his life by his own hand. Bro. Shipman
always loved to preach; and it will
always be source of pleasure to re-
member that we did what we could to
secure him pulpit work. His aged
father, Rev. @. L. Shipman, and the
widow, may rest assured that they have
the sympathy in their great sorrow of
all who knew Bro. Shipman.
AKRON
A correspondent from Akron informs
us that the fair recently held by the
Church, Melted about two hundred
dollars. This was good result, especi.
ally as no dinners were served. The Y.
p. G. had one of the tables, and the
mingling of young and old added to the
joys of the occasion. Our correspond
emit says: "a church strong in num-
bers and alive to the very heart, is
growing up in Akron. The finances are
in good condition. Our increase this
year has met our expenses. The Penny
a-Day Fund for reduction of debt has
yielded over four hundred dollars, and
we have pledged seven hundred and
sixty dollars to Buchtel College,"
HOW GOD TRIUMPHs.
In Onward for December %, there ap-
peared a parable by Rev. J. F. Thomp-
SOD, under the heading How God Tri-
umphsr' which presents in strange con-
trast the cruelties of Partialism, and
Gods goodness as displayed in Univer-
salism. 1t is a good missionary docu-
ment. The National Y. P. G. Union
printed five thousand copies for distribu
ton at the Atlanta Exposition; and the
trustees of the General Convention,
would do wise thing to print hun
dred thousand for gratuitous distribu-
ton.
THE CHRISTMAS SERVICES.
Christmas was observed by our Wood
stock Church and Sunday school, on
Christmas eve. The church and Sun
day school room were Fl led. A hand
some tree bearing "all manner of fruits, ,
stood on the rostrum; brief program
was rendered, after which Santa Claus
made many hearts happy. The Sunday
school is in a prosperous condition un-
der charge of Prof. Walter Clifford and
Mrs. Anna H. Smith.
The Walnut Hills Church, Cincinnati,
was occupied all day Sunday, December
%, in commemoration of Gods love to
man in the sending of Jesus. The Sun
day school had joyful time in singing
Christmas songs, and discussing the his
tory of the birth of Christ. At IL A. M.
there was an elaborate program of fine
music, and a sermon by Rev. U. S. Mil
burn, entitled "a Message from Heaven"
At 3P. NJ the Junior Y. p. @. U. under
direction of Miss Pearl Littel, held an
interesting meeting. At 6:45 p. NJ. with
Miss Nettie B. Littell as leader, the Y.
P. G. U. rendered an appropriate pro-
gram of music. Miss Nellie Parsell read
a paper, giving the history of Christmas,
and Miss Alberta d. CARRIER read paper
or "The Spirit of Christmas Giving
At 7:45 in connection with appropriate
music, the pastor read the first chapter
Of THE Light of the World" by Sir Ed
win Arnold. The day was joyous one
throughout.
Quite large congregation participated
in the exercises at Plain City on Christ
mas eve. A fine program, arranged by
the faithful superintendent, Miss Lizzie
Calhoun. 1t included choice original
recitation by Miss Ermina &. Stray. The
writer made brief address, after which
Santa Claus and wife appeared with a
large basket of presents, in addition to
those they "had sent on BEFORE" and
which were placed on a beautiful arch
erected on the rostrum. On Christmas
night Miss Stray delivered sermon ap-
propriate to Christmas. The Sunday
school though small is doing good work
and has lately increased in numbers.
At Eaton beautiful Cantata was rend,
cred on Christmas eve, after which sew
eral persons were received into the
church. On Thursday evening a social
was held, which was intended as a
Farewell" to Bro. B. G. Carpenter, and
Welcome" to Bro. o. P. Norman and
wife. A short program was rendered
and refreshments served.
MASON.
Rev. B. G. Carpenter closed his con
nection with the church at Mason by q
series of meetings which ended Sunday
December %. Large congregations were
present, and four persons received the
fellowship of the church Sunday morn
ing. Until more definite arrangements
are made, Rev. G. A. Kratzer, of Hamil
ton, will supply the pulpit Sunday even
ings.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Rev, Henrietta G. Moore began her regular
work as pastor of our Woodstock church, De
cember 20. She delivered a Christmas sermon
in the morning.
By the death Of Prof. W. ID. shipman, DR.
f. L. Rexford has become the President Of thu
Ohio Uniyersalist Convention.
DIR. Rexford, our Columbus PASTOR presente,
Sunday evening December. 2l TO large congre
CATION "SOme Suggestions from the Mills ReVi