The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-07-18

tan Union OF the Universalist Church.
meeting in annual session at the hall of
the Hasbrouck Institute in Jersey City,
held its first business session on Thurs
day morning, July 8.
FIRST DAY.
The delegates assembled at nine o'clock
and were led in devotional exercises by
Rev. DR.. W. H. McGlaufin, of Atlanta
Ga. The proceedings which followed
were in the nature of an impromptu re.
ception. Delegates who had not seen
each other for year or more could not
be restrained from moving about and
greeting their friends. They we're en-
thusiastic and waved the flag of their
Unions and began singing their State
songs. The delegates of Maine led, then
Massachusetts, and Wisconsin followed.
Other States followed in rallying songs.
President Felt was finally heard, and
requested that Onward to Victory" be
sung. 1t was given in spirited man.
ner.
E. L. Shinn, of Galesburg, ILL.,. called
the roll which showed that eighteen
States we're represented. The election
had been put on the program for Satur-
day. 1t was decided to make it special
order for Friday. The following Com.
mittees we're announced:
Credentials - Rev. Z. G.. Mason, of New
jersey; Miss Dell Ellison, of New York. and
Miss G. M. Perser. of Michigan.
Reports-Revs. G. A. Knickerbocker, of Mass
achusetts; and E. M. Grant, of Connecticut;
Harry L. Veazey. of Tennessee; Miss Nellie G.
Calhoun of Illinois, and Miss Clara c. Wood
man, of New Hampshire.
Resolutions-H. s. Williams, of Washington,
DC; G. II. Dickens. Rev. A. G. Grier. Inez
Shipman. of Pennsylvania, and Miss Mary An
drews, of Ohio.
Auditing.-Miss Minnie o. Perry, of Mon
mouth; A. T. Spanton, of Ohio; and Harry A.
Hersey. of Massachusetts.
Religious Services-Tne Rev. Lyman Ward,
Mrs. Lynchman, of Atlanta; and Jesse league,
of South Carolina.
PRESIDENT FELTS ADDRESS.
President Felt made brief address in
which he said the year had been an i'm
portant one. 1t opened with many OBJ
stacles to be surmounted. as new meth
DDS we're to be tried and old ones put
aside. They had been successful and
could report that the Union has never
been in more prosperous condition nu-
merically or financially.
REPORT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS.
Secretary Garfield read the report of
the Executive Board, which recommen-
ded that the Rev. Mr.. McGlaufiin be
retained as Southern missionary and
have complete control of the Southern
field, with headquarters at Atlanta. The
Board also suggested that the Conven-
ton extend thanks to the Universalist
Publishing House for its courtesies;
that the Y. p G. U. be incorporated as
National body; that the per capita con-
tributions from the State Unions of 20
cents for each active member be con-
tinued; that the offerings of two cents
week for missions be continued, and
that the Office of librarian in the Post
office Mission Department be abolished.
Rev. DIR. Shinn, of the Postoffice Mis-
sion Commission, urged the delegates to
give literally to the Postoffice Mission
for dissemination of literature.
The Rev. Mr.. McGlauflin reported
that the Union now has branches in
every Southern State except louisiana.
AFTERNOON REPORTS.
In the afternoon reports of the Com
mittee on Onward and Department of
Christian Citizenship we're presented.
and the Rev. 1. P. Coddington, of Som
erville. Mass, read a paper on 1.-TWO
Cents Week from Missions" and ear
nestly Endorsed the plan. At the even
ing session E. Munford, of Akron, o..
read a paper on "The Church." which
was followed by addresses on the same
subject by Miss M. A. Bortle, of Akron.
O., and the Rev. DR.. G. II. Eaton, of New
York.
SECOND DAY-FRIDAY.
The second day of the Convention,
Friday, opened at the usual morning
hour with devotional meeting conduc-
ted by Mrs. w. II. McGlauhin. This
was followed by discussion of the topic.
What Can We Give to the World?" 1t
was an expression of the views regard
ing the work of young people in the
church, and many delegates were heard.
They enthusiastically told of their
method of arranging social meetings.
which were a source of benefit to the
Union, and from which the church had
derived handsome revenue.
Among the speakers was the Rev. 7.
E. Wise, of Virginia, the one colored
delegate. He described the growth of
the Union in his State. despite many adj
verse conditions. He said he was de.
termined to attend the Convention, and
was forced to borrow the money with
which to pay his expenses. A handsome
collection for his benefit was taken up