The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-01-25


When Miss Ware, in touching man
ner presented Bro. Carpenter with a
copy of Webster's International Diction-
airy, and rack, as token of appreciation
and regard of his friends, his surprise
was so great. that for the first time, to
the knowledge Of his people, he was un-
able to talk freely. but responded briefly
in faltering tones, saying he would al
ways remember with pleasure the year
he had spent in Eaton. On Sunday
evening. December %, Rev. o. P. Moor
man preached on "The Birth" and at
the close Of the sermon Bro. Carpenter
received two members, making eight
additions during the year he had been
with the church. He started for Gales
burg the next day, the best wishes Of
the people following him. Bro. Moor
man began his regular work January 5.
Both services we're interesting and we'll
attended. We are indebted to Mrs. III.
M. Young, for the foregoing facts.
BELLvILLE.
The new church at Bellville is now
under roof. When completed it will be
the finest house of worship in the town.
Rev. Abbie E. Danforth, Alliance Mis-
sionary, preached there December TO,
and Friday and Saturday evenings pre-
ceding. Her sermons we're we'll received,
and good congregations were in attend
ancs. The Sunday school had pleas
ant celebration Christmas Eve.
FROST.
The meetings held beginning Decem-
Der 25, and conducted by Revs. G. W.
Brainard and j. r. Carpenter, were
largely attended and much interest was
manifested. One member was received.
Bro. Chas. Doan, the faithful clerk of
the church, in letter communicating
the foregoing, adds: sour Sunday school
had set the last Sunday in December for
closing for the winter, but it was decided
to continue. The Y. P. G. U. have pur-
chased new organ for the church, for
which they deserve much praise" Bro.
Doan adds: "Our little church at Berne
is being repaired. 1t is being used for
orthodox preaching, but the Universal
lists have the preference. I should think
SOL"
But the Universalists will not always
have the preference, unless they are
careful. We hope the Trustees of Wash
ington Association will be on the look
out, for Universalists have built great
many churches for Partialists in times
past.
ELDORADO.
Rev. j. HI. Blackboard will begin SER
les of meetings at Eldorado, January 81,
to continue over the next Sunday. The
Secretary has accepted an invitation to
render assistance.
FIRST BELPRE.
A delayed letter from our correspond
emit from the historical church at First
Belpre, says: "Our Sunday school had
pleasant time Christmas Eve. Monday
evening, January 6, an oyster supper
was served at the residence of Mrs. An
geline Shull, under the auspices of the
Woman's Alliance. A pleasant social
evening was enjoyed and fair sum
realized for the treasury"
THE ALLIANCE MISSIONARY.
Rev. Abbie E. Danforth recently Wis
itsd the church at Huntington, where
she preached twice, attended funeral
and solemnized marriage. From
Huntington she went to Toledo. Bryan
and Stryker to give encouragement to
church work in all departments.
CINCINNATI.
The church in Cincinnati held its an
nual meeting January s. Interesting
reports we're read, and all were very
favorable. The pastor, Rev. u S. Mil
burn. said he believed grand work had
been accomplished during the past year.
Twenty nine members had been received
into the church. The Building Commit.
tee having in charge the erection of an
dpoA th0ub AOu5O, COIHcI VI olAta duu
Smith streets, reported, and vote of
thanks was rendered them for the excel
lent work they had accomplished.
Ground was broken September IA last,
and the building will be ready to occupy
about March Is.
The Y. P. G. U, give "ten cent" socials
every month at the homes OF members,
and have good social times. Sometimes
light refreshments are served; then the
dimes" are collected, and all go home
having enjoyed themselves very much.
The church or Y. P. G. U. aims to give
an entertainment of some kind each
month. The choir contemplates an en-
tertainment soon. The Y. P. G. U. is
arranging to give birthday party on
or near February %. The church will
be decorated with American fags, a SO
cial time will be enjoyed, refreshments
served, and then the pennies will be
counted with great care.
RALLY DAY AT SPRINGFIELD.
Our church at Springfield held Rally
Day services, January II, which were
quite successful. After the usual open
ing services the following program was
rendered.: "Universalism Past" Rev. j.
A. Stoner; "Universalism Present" Rev.