The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-08-15

formed so faithfully by our ministers in
those early days, and we have good
reason to believe that sooner or later the
same favorable results will follow in this
State.
An Encouraging Outlook.
Several new church organizations have
been effected in places where Univer-
salism had not been preached before, and
with good prospects of success. We have
been happily surprised at the results
of Rev. @. III. Rogers's efforts in that
line. Recently, in Alvarado. town of
several thousand inhabitants, where an
advocate of our doctrine had never been
heard, large congregation was gathered
to hear Bro. Rogers, and expressions of
sympathy with our distinctive faith
came from numbers of the best people
of the town. Regular preaching service
is now established there with prospect
of flourishing organization.
At Other Points.
Rev. A. G. Strain is doing excellent
work in eastern Texas in true Southern
style. and in true gospel way. Rev.
K. Strain is devoting more attention to
farming and writing, hoping for re-
turn of his voice which at present has
failed him.
Bros. Wright and Baker in Clay and
Jack counties; Bros. Dunbar, Lawhorn
and Arnold in Williamson county are all
working in their respective spheres.
Bro. Holt is preaching occasionally in
Hunt county. Bro. Phil B. McCoury is
keeping up his Sunday school at Bend.
Rev. E. M. Clark has returned to
Texas, having been disappointed in his
expections Of work in Missouri, but is
not actively engaged in preaching now.
Bro. Rogers is doing an all around
work, besides having charge of these
parishes. If his fine vigor continues he
is destined to be the leading power in
our Texas work.
Rev. James Billings.
The veteran missionary is at home
this summer. we cannot say resting on
his oars" exactly, for he is constantly at
work with his pen. His zeal for the
spread of our blessed faith is undated,
and though owing to failing sight, he
cannot travel as formerly, he still di-
reefs. advises, and keeps in touch with
ministers and parishes, and holds his
position of Superintendent of Missions
in Texas.
The State Convention.
This meets at Grapeland on the 21st
OF this month, at which time our young
brother, d. j. Barker, will be ordained to
the ministry.
A Pleasant Surprise.
Mrs. La Vantia Conger. of Waco
staunch and amiable Universalist
sister-was recently made the recipient
of valuable gold medal. This was pre-
sented by members of the "Woman's
Relief Corps" of the &c. A. r." in token
of appreciation of her efficient services
as State President of that organization.
Mrs. Helen Conger -Postmistress OF
Waco, and sister of the above lady,
gave pleasant reception at her home.
for the "Woman's Relief Corps" The
assembled guests, taking advantage Of
occasions, las women will took this OPP
portunity to surprise the retiring Presi-
dent in this beautiful way. 1t was
gracefully done ia a short, telling speech,
t, which Mrs. Conger, her heart full
of gratitude. and with trimming eyes,
touchingly responded.
The medal was inlaid with gems of
the national colors-"red, white and
blue"-represented by ruby. a dia-
mond, and turquois. A lovely and we'll
deserved tribute to the faithful services
of our bsloved friend.
MARY G. BILLINGS.
HICo, TEXAS.