The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-09-19


Meesrs. Budd and Styer. The speeches
were all of stirring character and left
no doubt as to Universalist sentiment
toward Christian Citizenship.
Adjournment-M izpah benediction.
Evening Meeting.
Called to order. P. M. by Vice-pres.
Bordner.
Prayer-Father Groves.
Auditing Committee reported Secre-
tary's and Treasurer's reports correct
The discussion on "Our Finances"
was opened by Miss Alice Deniston,
State Treasurer, in paper which plain
ly set forth the requirements of State
and National Unions, and the manner in
which local Unions had responded. Re-
marks by the State Secretary followed,
proposing plans for meeting our coming
years obligations. Each local Union
present had something to say about
ways for raising funds" On motion it
was ordered that our States dues be
paid to National Union in quarterly pay
ments. The following recommendations
were offered by the Executive Board,
considered seratim, and concurred in
l. That each Union be urgently asked to Sc
cure subscribers 10 1.-TWO cents week. for mis-
sions, for Church Extension.
H. That each Union be earnestly requested
to institute and maintain a Post Off &c Mission
for the dissemination of Universallst literature.
III. That each Union express It's sense of its
obligation or relationship to the church (of
which it is an auxiliary by paying per cent of
its pastors salary.
". That Unioners earnestly endeavor to have
Onward introduced into the Sunday-schools
throughout the State so that all our young
people, whether organized or unorganiZed, may
become acquainted with the work and endeay-
ors of our Universallst Young People in the
United States
v. That each mini ster in the State be earn
estly solicited to observe Young Poop e's Day.
devoting at least one serm IN in the year to the
Chsistia an Unon.-iEs place in the church today
les enterprises and missionary endeavors.
VI. That each local Union endeavor to be
represented at the next session of the National
Union.
VII, That the Executive Board be author
ICED to appoint Sup srintendent of Junior de-
partment for the ensuing year, whose duty it
shall be to have general supervision of the
Junior Y. p. G. US in the State, and aiding and
encouraging the work of the existing societies
and endeavorlng to increase the number of
Junior Unions. The Superintendent shall con-
duct all correspondence with the National and
Local Superintendent. and shall report pro-
gress at the next annual session of Indiana Y.
P. c. U.
Friday, Sept. 4.
Called to order A. M. by Vice-Presi-
dent Bordner. Prayer offered by Sister
Jones. A paper on the Post Office Mis-
sion by Mrs. Kate Frampton, of Pendle-
ton Union. very completely outlined the
work of this department, and elected a
lively discussion.
Committees on Onward and "two cents
week" each reported partial success.
After some discussion and brief appeal
ten subscriptions to Onward were OBJ.
tanned and fifty pledges for 1.-TWO cents
week for Church Extension" almost
every Sunday-school present promised
to endeavor to introduce Onward;-fo
their adult Sunday school pupils)
Methods for more efficient work, the
holding district rallies, etc., were dis
cussed at some length.
1t was decided by unanimous vote, to
hold special meeting OF the Indiana Y
P. G. u, the last week in June 81, in
conjunction with Sunday school Con-
vention, if found feasible. An invitation
for this meeting was extended by Rev.
D. A. Patrick. to meet with the Calves
ton church. definite decisions regard.
ing this proposed meeting will be made
known later)
Following amendments to Constitu-
ton and Bylaws offered:
Art VIII. Sec l. to read-"The Constitution
and Bylaws may be amended at any annual
meeting OF the Union by two-thirds vote of the
delegates present, provided that, (D Notice of
such amendment shall have been Incorporated
by the Secretary in tue official call for the Con-
vention. aud provided further that, (2) The
the annual meeting. (S That, the Junior de-
| partment be recognized as an auxiliary to the
| ate Y. P. G. U.-said department being COM
| pos sd of the Junior Y, P. G. IS In the State A
| Super ntsndent, elected at the annual meeting
| shall have general supervision of these Junior
societies. 1t shall be the duty of the Superin-
| tsndent TO render such aid and encouragement
| as shall be dee ned expedient; to receive re-
ports from the Junior Unions az stated intervals
| and such expressions of loyalty as shall be re-
| quired. Tbs Superintendent of the Junior de-
partment shall report progress at the annual
meeting. Consultation requires one years
| notice TO amend.)
Election of officers resulted as follows:
Pre- sdent, Rev. j. B. FOsher, Pendleton.
Vice-Presidenr, Prof. H. A. Bordner, Brooks
| ton.
Secretary. Mrs. Rose B. Stewart. Muncie.
Treasurer, Miss Alice Deniston. Mt. Carme,.
Superintendent Junior Union (appointed)
Mrs. Kats Frampton, Pendleton.
Adjourned.
NOTES.
State songs sung at various sessions.
State badge design adopted, II
copies sold.
-Colection,-s2 "a; gift. Rev. NJ. L.
Pope, sl.00; sale of badges, s120; total
1904
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