The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-10

CHICAGO.-St. PaupS.-The opening
Sunday for Rev. j. j. Lewis was very
promising. The teachers preparatory
meeting was organized during the week
and good Bible class convened on Sun
day in charge of Mr.. Lewis. There was
a splendid audience at the evening lect-
ure, the fret part of the Passion Play
The second part, and the most interest
ing portion, will be given next Sunday
evening.
Oak Park.-Rev. Mr.. Johonnot, on
Sunday, September q, reached an ami
versary in his ministry of deep interest
to himself personally and to his friends
and parishioners in Oak Park. 1t was the
tenth anniversary of his ministry. The
sermon of the dty was appropriate to
the occasion. He received many warm
congratulations on the notable anniver-
sary. May his next decade be as useful
and prosperous as the last for himself
and the church.
ILLINOIS. = Girard. - Our pastor,
Rev. j. E. June, preached his first ser
mon last Sunday on new year. Com
munion of the Lords Supper was OBJ
served. and one new member added to
the church by right hand Of fellowship.
The person who joined hes been mem
Der of the Christian( Campbellite) church
e. 10
old and tried Universalist, drove 20 miles
with his family to attend our church
last Sunday. We were not only glad to
see him, but appreciate the generous
offering that he made to the church
when the contribution box came to him.
We feel that we have taken steps in the
way of true progress the year past
Parsonage all done, seven additions to
the church membership, and minister's
salary paid. If we have done 80 well
this Campaign year" what shall we do
the year to come? The church and Y.
Pc. U. sent Mr.. Jacob Birzele to the
State Convention, and expect good re-
port from him next Sunday. We have
good congregations.
Morrison.-T The Sunday school OBJ
served Rally Day, as recommended in
the Helper, with good results. They
held an extra service during the even
ing where x.Superintenentsg gave papers
on such subjects as, why Sunday
SCHOOL, Who Should Cor" What
Should Be Expected When Persons
GOT" "Why Universalist Sunday
SCHOOL," With music it made very
interesting and profitable evening.
INDIANA Galveston Every thing
is moving along nicely in our church in
Galveston. The enthusiasm has not
abated since the dedication of our new
church. Our services on the third Sun
day OF September were we'll attended
and a sincere interest was manifested
by all. Three excellent members were
received into the church; several made
application for membership by letter
and others promised to unite with US in
the near future.
A Sunday school and Young Peo-
pies Christian Union will probably be
organized very soon. as steps have al
ready been taken in that direction. Best
of all constantly growing spirit of toler-
alton by the members of the partialist
churches. The prejudice which seemed
very formidable at first, is gradually be-
ing worn away by the Christian zeal
and earnestness of those who profess
our faith.
WlSCONSIN.-Wausau.-Rev. B. F.
Shook who for the past year has so ably
ministered to the spiritual welfare of
the congregation of the Universalist
church. has been re-employed for an
other year. During the time he has
held the pastorate the membership of
the church has been materially in
creased, and there has been healthy
growth. Both Mr.. Shook and the con-
gregation are to be congratulated be
cause of the decision to retain 80 efficient
and popular pastor.