The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-11-07
THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
ATLANTA. OCT. 1926.


direction of the General Convention,
opened according to announcement, in
Atlanta, Thursday evening October %.
There was an attendance of about one
hundred to greet DIR. Shinn, who was
the preacher of the evening. The Doc
tor was at his best and preached an edi-
flying sermon on the topic. Hope for
ALL" This was followed by an acquaint-
ance meeting in which the visitors and
delegates we're introduced to the men,
bers of the Atlanta church, who took
them to their homes for entertainment.
Friday brought great down pour of
rain which interfered much with the at
tendance, particularly at the forenoon
service. However, there were enough
on hand to make each session of inter-
est. The meeting opened at 9:3O, Rev.
@. L. Corwin Of the Baptist church Of
fering prayer. The topic for the day
was, "Universalism in History" and the
aim was to make an orderly study Of the
doctrines of Universalism as they came
down through the centuries. from the
time Of Christ to the present. The first
paper was by Rev. j. @. Burruss, Editor
OF the Universalist Herald. Notasulga,
Ala, on "Universalism in the Early
Christian Church" The discussion Of
this paper was led by Rev. J. M. Bowers Of
Cannon, Ga. Many others participated.
At 10:40 the topic "The Decadence
and Revival of Universalism" in paper
from the pen of Harry Lawrence Veazey
vile. Tenn. was presented-discussion
by Rev. Thomas Chapman and others.
At 200 P. M. the writer read paper
on 1.-THE Founding Of the Universalist
Church in America" which was con-
tributed by Rev. James Billings, our
State Missionary in Texas. 1t was a
strong, characteristic utterance and was
discussed by DR.. Shinn, Rev. Mr.. Bur
russ and others.
At 300 P. NJ. a paper by Mrs. o. e..
Hallam on 1.-The Progress of Universal
ism." Gts churches. colleges. publica-
tions etc., proved of much interest and
was highly complimented.
The next paper on "The Growth of
the Missionary Spirit" prepared by Rev.
F. A. Bisbee of Philadelphia, stirring
review of our attainments to the present
time and our encouragement to press
forwsrd to larger results. was followed
by an interesting discussion in which
two of the visiting Baptist clergy took
prominent part.
INSTALLATION OF REV. w. H. McGLAU-
Film.
The evening service consisted of the
installation of the writer as Pastor of
the Atlanta church. The following was
the program: Doxology, choir; Invoca-
tion, Rev. Thos. Chapman of Georgia.
Hymn. choir; Scripture reading, DR..
Shinn; Prayer of Installation. Rev. j. @.
Burruss; Solo. "My God and Father
while Stray" (Marsten) Prof. Goudy;
Fraternal greeting, Rev. W. S. Vail.
Pastor of the Unitarian church; charge
to the minister. Rev. D. B. Clayton of
South Carolina; Hymn Of Installation,
choir; Address to the people, DIR. Shinn;
Hymn. choir; Benediction. the Pastor.
This service meant much to the Atlanta
church and will tend to bind the pastor
and people more closely in the work to
which they are committed.
SATURDAY.
Saturday the weather was more favor
able and there was an increased attend
ance. The devotional meeting at 900
o'clock, led by Rev. Thos. Chapman. had
good attendance and many partici
pated therein. At 9:45 o'clock there
was to have been paper on Universal
ism and the Gospel" by Rev. R. M.
Smith Of Virginia. but he not being
present, the time was utilized for pre-
senting the report of the Trustees of
the Uniyersalist General Convention.
This report gave much information and
encouragement. 1t showed that our
tAO Pooo 1OuA AhQ pIO-
gressed along nearly all lines. Several
fraternal letters were read. One from
DIR. Weaver Of New York. and one from
Rev. r. M. Smith, who forwarded not
only his verbal good wishes, but sent a
contribution of money to the Atlanta
mission; also letters from Rev. James
Billings of Texas, and e. Dan Smith of
Mobile, Ala, the Secretary, who was un-
able to be present. At 10:45 Father
Clayton gave an address on "Universa-
lism and Nature" paper that will not
soon be forgotten by those who heard it.
After discussion, the meeting adjourned
until 7:30 p. NJ. The afternoon was de-
voted to visiting the points of interest
about Atlanta; it's battle fields, parks,
State House etc.
The evening session was held accord
ing to adjournment and the principal
address was by Prof. Clinton Gowdy of
Atlanta on "Universalism and Reason"
This was followed by remarks from
Father Clayton. Rev. j. @. Burruss,
DIR. Shinn and Mr.. McGlaufiin.
SUNDAYS MEETINGS.
Sunday dawned brightly, and the