The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-05-02
Our Ohio Churches.
FROM j. W. HENLEY, d. D.
State Secretary.
PLAIN CITY.

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PLAIN CITY.
Miss Ermina G. Stray reports that the
recent series of meetings at Plain City
closed with two conversions and an in
crease of interest. She had the assist
ance of Dr. Rexford and Lolita ID. Cros-
ley one evening each, and Rev. Il. n.
John two evenings. Notwithstanding
meetings were held in the Presbyterian
church at the same time those at our
church were we'll attended.
CLEVELAND.
The outlook for the Flower Mission
is very encouraging. Many have prom
ised to raise flowers for the poor; and it
is believed free transportation by the
railroads from the country, will be OBJ.
tanned. The Woman's Alliance held
their annual meeting April 8; there are
thirty three members; thirty meetings
have been held; one hundred and fifty
garments have been made and given to
the poor; S347.10 were earned; $50 we're
paid to the church; s1655 for improve
ments, $3.50 for charity. and the Treas
ury now has 1882 90. Mrs. J. A. Gribben
was elected President, Mrs. w. w. jack
son, Secretary, and Mrs. Carl F. Henry
Treasurer.
The annual meeting of the Young
Peoples Christian Union was held April
s. and was largely attended. The Union
is in a better condition, religiously and
temporarily than it was year ago. Mr.. ID.
M. Fowler was chosen President. The
Union contemplates movement to en-
large the chapel. Universalists of Ohio
who have contributed to the support of
the Cleveland Mission, should feel proud
of the success of the movement thus far,
and be willing to encourage it, until
thoroughly established.
RAvENNA AND BRIMFIELD.
We regret to learn that Rev. Andrew
Wilson. pastor at Ravenna and Brim-
field, has been quite unwell since Easter.
but he reports improvement. Easter
Services at Ravenna we're largely at
tended and very impressive. The morn
ing sermon was on "The Power of the
Resurrection" followed by the Com.
munion. The Y. P. G. U. conducted the
evening service; Topic; 1.-THE True Res
direction Life" Some fine addresses
were made, and the music was excellent.
BRIMFIELD.
Easter Services at Brimfield were con.
Quoted by the Sunday school and Young
People, and consisted of fine music and
recitations, followed by brief address
by the pastor, and the Communion Ser
vice.
On the evening of April 7, fifty five
men furnished and served an Easter
Festival in the Ravenna Universslist
church. 1t was largely attended and a
fine success in every way. The Y. P. G..
U. gave Calendar of Days Social"
Wednesday evening April 10. that was
very unique and successful.
OLIVE BRANCH.
The church bearing this name is 10.
Gated in Highland County. Its mem
bership is widely scattered, only two
families living nearer than four miles
from the church. Yet the meetings
held there by Rev. o. G. Colegrove April
IL and II were largely attended. On
Sunday he delivered three sermons. a
basket dinner being served, and the
church was we'll filled at all services. In
the morning he dedicated three little
children, and in the evening five older
ones.
In the services he was assisted by a
minister Of the Dunkard church, and
one from the Christian Union church;
also by Bro. j. Tener, who breaches for
the church once a month. Bro. Cole
grove says: THE people were hungry
for the Gospel of Universalism. and l
enjoyed myself preaching it"
PALESTINE.
One Of our earnest workers at Pales-
tine, Darke county, informs ue, that Rev.
j. p MacLean breaches for them every
second Sunday, and all are we'll pleased
with his work. Efforts are being made
to raise the State Convention quota
The Missionary Alliance is alive, and at
the annual election it was decided to
continue another year; no members
were added since the reorganization one
year ago.
Our correspondent SAYS; Unless the
dues to the State Alliance are reduced
to fifty cents per member, l fear that
our Alliance will not continue. At our
last meeting we considered the subject,
and the vote was unanimous against
sending the whole dollar. or even seven
ty-fve cents to the State Alliance. We
hold devotional meetings monthly which
are interesting and profitable. and with
a reduction of State dues l believe the
membership will be increased. l trust
that the matter will be carefully con-