The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-03-14
cu,cAoo.-The Executive Board Of

CHICAGO.-The Executive boaru Oh
the Universalist Women's Association
held its monthly meeting Wednesday,
March 5, at the UNIvERsALIsT Rooms,
which. through the courtesy OF the PUB
fishing House western Branch) nave
been kindly rendered for holding its
sessions. Rev. J. S. Cook, of LIE Roy, late
" elected State Superintendent, was
nresent part of the session in order to
become acquainted with our work, In
which Re will be identified. We feel
Glad that our various interests are in
such able and excellent hands.
The idea of educating the children IN
our Sunday-schools to become more in
terested in missionary work was brought
nm by Mrs. Ellis, and Mrs. Mitchell
moved that this Association endorse
Mrs .Ellis's motion placed before the las
session Of the State Board, THAT all COL
lections from our Sunday schools on the
first Sunday after Easter be paid over
ITO the Treasurer of the State Conven-
ton for missionary purposes" which was
unanimously carried.
A motion was adopted that we hold
our May meeting Wednesday and Thurs
day of May 81 and %, at the Church OF
the Redeemer. The program committee
was appointed and will soon complete
the work and have it ready for publica
ton.
ILLINOIS, GaleSburg.- Sunday,
March | was the second anniversary OF
the pastorate of DIR. George b. Stocking
over the First Universalist Church. In
his sermon Dr. Stocking spoke OF the
many advances which have been made
in the two years; of the feeling of friend
illness which exists between the pastor
and people, and of the great success
which has crowned their work IN every
way. He thanked all heartily for the
earnest support and for the many kind
nesses shown him. Galesburg has made
solid progress in every way since Dr.
Stockings passionate was begun, and
congratulations are certainly in order for
both pastor and people.
Pecatonica.-The church here has just
closed series of excellent meetings, be-
ginning February 26 and continuing
over the following Sunday. There was
a large attendance from first to last and
a deep interest was manifested through
out. The speakers were Revs. DIR. Kerr,
LII. Dinsmore, F. M. Yates and Marga'
ret T. Olmstead. DR.. Kerr has been for
twenty six years pastor of Christian I'm
ion church independently in Rockford
and is highly esteemed here
Our society is in prosperous condi-
ton. The ladies are indefatigable work
ers, and deserve much praise for their
devotion and skill in helping to make
this movement power in the commun-
ity. The church building has recently
been repaired at an expense OF S225,
raised by subscription. 1t is the inten-
ton. as soon as warm weather comes, to
finish off the basement and put in fur
mace. This will provide room for sup
pers and socials and the Sunday school
may also meet there. The Sunday school
has recently been recognized after
lapse of many years. and the prospects
are very encouraging for an excellent
school.
Macomb.-This parish has begun the
publication of Good Words" -four
page sheet issued monthly by the Young
Peoples Christian Union. 1t will be
useful to circulate locally information
touching the work of the parish and the
Y. P. @. U.
A series of meetings will begin at oui
church on the second Sunday of March
and continue for about two weeks. This
will be a series of devotional meetings
and experienced preachers. who are the
pastors of churches, will lend their assist
ance. The Y. P. G. U. devotional meet
ings are we'll attended and good inter
est is manifested.