The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-17
on Elections recommended the following
officers for the ensuing year,

on Elections recommended the Following
officers for the ensuing year:
President.-L. c. Littleneld. Lam nte.
Secretary.-Ida r. Martin, Ethel.
Treasurer.-Dr. r. Gillaspy, La Plata.
Trustee for three years, Ed. G. Crow, of Bow
ling Green.
Committee of F.. o. & d., Rev. G. r. East. P.
F. Lucas. J. W. Overstreet. To preach the oc-
casional sermon, Rev. c. r. East
1t was voted that they be declared
elected. the Secretary casting the ballot.
Rev. @. r. East spoke earnestly to the
Convention regarding plan that would
bring parishes and ministers together
and aid in supplying vacant pulpits.
DR.. Shinn then moved that we request.
as the State Convention. that all par
ishes who desire ministerial services
confer with the Fellowship Committee
before settling pastor. The motion
was unanimously carried after warm
discussion. Rev. Mr.. East preached the
morning sermon from the text For fools
make mock of SIM" 1t portrayed the
Universalist's idea of sin and punish
ment and was delivered in Bro. East's
earnest, engaging manner.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
At 2 p. M. the Convention was called
to order to hear the report of the Treas
urer. DR.. r. Gillaspy. The Secretary
read the Roll of Honor containing the
names of all contributors to the Church
Extension Fund. The Convention then
listened to the occasional sermon by
Rev. J. A. Baldridge. 1t was deep.
thoughtful and instructive sermon on
"The kingdom of God is within YOU"
At p. M. the order of business was re-
sumed. Miss Ora B. Grow, of Ashley.
and DR.. HI. III. Abbott, of Atlanta, extend
ed cordial invitations for the Conven-
ton to hold its next session with their
respective parishes. The Atlanta
church is comprised entirely of men, and
sympathy and curiosity was strong in
that direction, but after heated debate.
it was decided that the Convention of
1897 will be held in Ashley. Pike Co.
Rev. John Hughes delivered the even
ing sermon to large and appreciative
audience.
THIRD DAY-SATURDAY.
Saturday, October 3, had been voted
to the Y. P. c. D.. but fter the bust
ness of the State Union was set in mo
ton. they gave way to meeting of the
Woman's Missionary Society. Mre. ].
r. Martin presided. and most interest
ing meeting was enjoyed. Miss Ora B.
Grow read delightful paper giving the
history of Universalism in Pike county.
Miss Mary A. Chase read paper writ
ten by Mre. G. r. East entitled "Our
Work in Kansas City," which was great
ly enjoyed. The aims and methods of
work of the Woman's Missionary Society
we're set forth by Mre. Martin and DR..
Shinn and quite a number of new mem
bers secured. Mre. Martin was elected
President, Miss Lorenia E. Bull. of
Brock. Secretary, and Mre. w. E. Ryon
of La Plata, Treasurer. At 2. P. NJ. the
out. new officers were elected and recon-
mendations for progressive work ad-
opted. as
At o'clock the Convention held an
adjourned business meeting. Rev. Mr.
Hughes, chairman of the Committee on
Resolutions. read resolutions condemn
ing capital punishment, and intempe
rance in all its forms; and commanding
the Y. P. c. u, the efficient officers of the
Convention, the importance of sustain
ing regular services in all our parishes,
the Missouri Universalist, Lombard
University. and the hospitality of the
Elmer parish. The resolutions were
unanimously adopted and a generous
gift was made up by private contribu
tions to the editor Of the State paper for
her work in editing, mailing, etc.
Committee on Business presented
sever al recommendations among them
one commanding the plan of work that
has proven so successful. and asking
that the sum of $500 be raised for
Church Extension work during the en-
suing years; also that the Missouri
Univers alist be retained as the official
organ of the Convention and it's present
editor, Mrs. l. r. Martin, continued.
The report was adopted.
At Z. P. NJ. Bro. East addressed the
young people on the power of faith, ad-
monishing and inspiring them to be
steadfast in their faith, in their church
and its work. At the close of his adj
dress. DR.. Shinn still further augmented
the zeal and enthusiasm of the assem-
blage by one of his stirring sermons.
FOURTH DAY-SUNDAY.
The perfect weather that bad made
the session so pleasant, still prevailed,
and people came long distances to attend
the meeting of the browning day of a
Convention that was perfect success
in every Iarticular. DIR. Shinn preached
the morning sermon. The grand truths
of our doctrine were set forth in a man
ner to convince and intensity their pow
er. At its close pledges were called for
to carry forth the work so nobly begun,
of building churches. Two hundred
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