The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-07-25

and we're generously entertained by the
Universalist parish. The Sunday school
held it's yearly picnic at Pine Banks,
Melrose, Saturday. July 11.-By the
will of the late Mr.. Everett Hart the
Wakefield parish receives bequest of
$1,000. During his life Mr.. Hart was
active in good works, and in his decease
the church loses faithful and valuable
member.-The Beverly church gave a
reception, July 7, to Mrs. Nancy w.
Bates, its oldest living member, who has
just completed her eightieth year. Her
husband was Capt. John Bates, one Of
Beverly's well-known merchants who
made successful voyages to China.
Commentaries. J. N. Emery,
the faithful pastor for six years Of the
Bridgeport church, will close his labors
in that city October 1, to the regret and
sorrow OF large circle of citizens be-
sides the members Of his congregation.
The Bridgeport Union. paper in no
way connected with the Universalist
church, gave a column report OF the
resignation, in which the work of the
pastor was fully reviewed. In addition
the paper said editorially: 1.-THE Uni
versalists Of this city will suffer loss,
perhaps an irreparable loss, in Rev. Mr..
Emery. His work for Universalism has
been 30 aggressive, yet 30 temperate, 80
energetic and 30 successful withal, that
his congregation may we'll be pardoned
for dropping a tear when they heard the
news that he is going to leave them.
Not only his church but Bridgeport will
sadly miss him. There is no excellent
reform carried on here that will not
need his craftsmanship" Mrs. Emery
will also be greatly missed in the Sun
day.school and choir, where her services
as organist and musical director have
been much appreciated. Mr.. N. D.
Granniss, Of Waterbury, one Of the lead
ing Univer salists of Connecticut, man
of prominence and integrity, died at his
home after brief illness on Sunday,
July 5. He was leading spirit in the
Waterbury church in the days of it's
activity, and his wise help and counsel
have been sought for wider church in
terests. He was Trustee of the Con-
necticut Universalist Convention and a
member of the Connecticut Universalist
Club at the time of his death. He will
be greatly missed by his brethren.
NEW YORK State News.-The cor
ner stone of the new church at Canton
was laid with impressive ceremonies,
July g. The erection OF the church is
proceeding as fast as possible. 1t will
be the handsomest church in Canton
and one of the handsomest in Northern
New York. The old church was erected
sixty nine years ago. and the new one
occupies the same site, though larger.
Mr.. L. B. Storrs and Mrs. B. A. Sykes,
were present at the laying of the corner
stone of the first church in 1927. and
also witnessed the ceremonies on this
occasion, a rather notable fact.--Dr.
Shinn held services and organized
church with forty members at Hornells-
vile. July 5. Outlook for astrong organi-
cation very promising. Since DR.. Shinn
first began work here the ladies have
made 5000 toward building fund. Y. P.
G. U. is excellent.--The members of
the First Universalist church, Rochester.
took their annual outing at Long Point.
Conesus Lake, on Wednesday, July L.
1t was one of the most enjoyable
and successful held for years.
Rev. Frank w. Miller, who was recent.
ly graduated from Canton Theological
School and ordained during the COM
mencement exercises, is engaged as pas
tor at Friendship The years work in
the old Hudson parish draws to a close
with record of healthy growth in all
departments under the passionate Of Rev.
J.D. Corby. An unknown friend has re-
Gently presented the church with
handsomely carved communion table and
hymn board. New plates have also been
secured for the offering.-The ladies
of the Sherman parish, Rev. w. w. Glea-
son. pastor, gave the high school alum
nj banquet in the opera house, June 26.
The Baccalaureate was given by Rev. S.
w. Sample, of jamestown. Sunday even
ing, July 5. Mr.. Gleason assisted in the
regular evening preaching services at the
Presbyterian church.