The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-02-01

dollars. Rev. j. j. Lewis will give hi
lecture on the Passion Play" Frida,
evening, January 81.
TRUE MISSIONARY WORK.
Mrs. H. M. Young, Clerk Of our church
at Eaton. writes: Our pastor, Rev. o
p. Norman, gives one-fourth his time
to mission work. He has two churches
of this kind in charge: one in the coun
try, the other in a neighboring town
I He receives but small contributions from
them-sometimes nothing; but he hopes
to make strong churches of both. Many
of our smaller churches will be saved by
similar work."
ATTICA.
Rev. Arthur Roberts, of Attica, writes:
Mrs. Roberts and are becoming some
what naturalized in our new home, and
feel greatly encouraged in the outlook
of the work, and the spirit which is
manifested. There seems to be will
ingness on all hands to take hold of the
work, and move right along with it.
This, you know, is what minister ap-
preciates. We are laying plans for
good work. The Y. P. G. U. of Attica
is making readiness to be at their best
for the Y. P. G. U. Rally of this Associa
ton to be held at Attica in the near fu-
ture. We want to have a rousing meet
ing if possible, and we can if all will
lend hand to make it So"
HAMILTON.
We regret to learn that Rev. G. A.
Kratzer's health is so poor that he has
been compelled to take leave of alb
sence granted him by the Trustees, in
the hope that by short rest he will re-
gain the much needed strength. Bro.
Kratzer will go to New York and spend
some time among relatives. We sincere
ly pray that by short time he may be
able to return to his work, with renewed
vigor. During the short time that he
has been in Hamilton, new life has been
developed in all departments. The an
nual meeting of the church was held
recently. Trustees elected, are Hon.
B. F. Thomas, r. N. Andrews, z. B.
Goes, HI. III. Wallace, j. E. Morey;
Stewards, John Sortman, John Decker
and Julius Seeger. The Treasurer's re-
port shows the financial condition to be
fair. The church property is free from
debt, and the parsonage has still a small
incumbrance. The Sunday school is
doing well: attendance has increased.
A new class composed of young men has
been organized in the Ssnday-school
The collections are averaging over two
dollars. Mrs. N. Speer has been re-
elected Superintendent
GOOD REPORT FROM CLEVELAND.
In order that all readers may know
something of the good work being &C.
complished in behalf of Universalism in
Cleveland, we CLEAN the following items
from the annual report: Families at
tending, 65; members received during
past year IT; membership 105; Sunday
school enrolment 107; members received
into the church II, six being from Sun
day school. Parish expenses 81 ,514.55;
Sunday S75; Payment of debt ST.
200; contribution to State Convention,
$500. For other purposes viz: Murray
Association Ward, $40; Two-Cents-a-
Week. S3S; Buchtel College S78-S156,
Pledges to National Y. P. 9. u. s25;
State Y. P. G. u, S8-S33, or total for
general purposes, S199. These results
show that missionary work pays. Our
correspondent in communicating the
above adds: "Our pulpit was occupied
yesterday january 19) by Ensign True
love, of the Salvation Army. She is at
the head of that organizations "Rescue
work" in Cleveland. We gave her col
lection of sSOS. In report given of
church work many lesser charities in
the way of clothing. etc, are not men,
toned. The young Alliance have done
good work, and the young people have
done something in that line"
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
A friend informs us that our church in
Greenville viii have a series of meetings the
week preceding nd including the first Sunday
In February The lectures arranged by DR.. j.
P. MacLean for the benefit of the church have
been fairly attended.
Miss Ermna G. Stray, our preacher at Plain
City. was called to Oberln. Ohio, by serious
illness of a sister. She reports herself encour-
aged with prospects at Plain City.
The Ladies' Society of our Olmstead church
has paid the Convention quota, $500. for the
present year. Mrs. Dlanthe Robson has paid
$500 for the Lower Salem church.
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