The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-03-28
BUCHTEL COLLEGE REUNION.

Buchtel College who have in any way
been connected with the institution, on
June 21-23. We are informed that the
present students and resident Alumni
are working diligently to make the re-
union success, and thus bring all into
closer touch with the College which is
so dear to many. Reduced railroad rates
can be secured by all who will attend,
and free entertainment will be afforded.
No effort will be spared to make the re-
union "a time long to be remembered"
We regard the suggestion for the re-
union to be providential, as it will afford
opportunity for renewed zeal in behalf
of the College at time when it will be
beneficial.
SOUND DOCTRINE,
We quote the following from letter
received from young lady whom we
have known from childhood and whose
parents were devoted Universalists, ever
faithful to every duty; she says:
would not our church prosper better
If there was more centralized govern
ment? OF course we have our State
Conventions and Associations; but these
are more for discussing methods and
plans for work in the different depart
ments Of the church. Now, what [
mean is this: The town has its mayor
and council, the State has it's governor,
the United States it's President. Every
large undertaking seems to have head,
either consisting of one, or body of
persons. Thus, the Salvation Army has
head; and its growth is surely remark
able. The different orthodox churches
have governing bodies. But who or
what are the heads of our church?
"Cousin and l we're discussing
certain Universalist church this morn
ing, and we came to the conclusion that
il some one with power could only select
minister for that church. and not say,
You may try him week or two to see
how you like him.. but say, we will
send you this minister; support him in
every way you can; aid him, encourage
him, and work every way you can for one
year. If at the end of that time you are
dissatisfied, we will send you another in
his place. II this plan could be tried
with some Of our churches that never
know when they are pleased-for no two
think alike-we think it would work.
ut would at least keep pastor in the
churches which are now without, and
would keep the churches together and
working. And to be without a pastor
for any great length of time is pretty
sure to mean death to that church. They
may hold out for time. but will at last
succumb, for church without pastor
is without head. Do you see?
II wish our church could number its
members by the million. am like Pres
ident E. J. Felt, of the National Y. p
Gu. l want big church. Could not
the State Convention assume more pow
or over the local churches by filling va
cancies by the year (surely not for any
shorter period, and having a supervision
| over the entire State work? 1t seems 30
humiliating to beg and plead for little
money to carry on the State work. What
would our State government amount to
if Governor Bushnell had to beg and
plead with the people to support their
own State? We would think that surely
the people had lost all loyalty. And yet
Universalists should be as loyal to their
church as to their State"
For years we have been endeavoring
to develop just such methods as our de-
voted young sister so warmly pleads for,
and believe that every year witnesses an
approach toward that Capitalization
which is essential to success. When the
time comes when all churches will be
able to support pastors alone, and will be
willing to unite in joint support of the
best man or woman available, there need
not be vacant church in the State. For
this end we are working, believing that
it is the best missionary work that can
be done, and that which is most needed
at the present time.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Rev. Lolita D. Crosley will pre- ach at
Taylorsville, Ind, on Sunday. March 20.
Rev. Abbie E. Danforth, Alliance
Missionary, preached at Watertown.
Washington county, March Is.
The Executive Board of the State
Y. P. @. u, will meet March 27-29 at
Buchtel College. Akron.
Rev. S. G. Durham, our pastor in
Norwalk, will hold series of meetings
the week preceding Easter Sunday.
Rev. U. s. Milburn delivered on
Thursday night. March 8. lecture on
Self Culture" being one of series II
twelve lectures, under the auspices of
the Culture Association, of Mound Street
Jewish Temple. Rev. David Philipson,
Rabbi.
Rev. R. n. John, our London pastor,
recently attended the funeral of Mrs
| Lavina Self, member of the Methodist