The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-11-07

] Miss Rowena Smith. 5. Sermon, Rev.
h. N. John. Text, III Timothy. ii: 4,5. 6.
Singing. 7. Ordaining Prayer, and
Laying on of Hands. Rev. John Rich
ardson, assisted by Revs. o. G.. Cole
grove, and R. N. John. 8. Fellowship
of the Ohio Universalist Convention,
Rev. o. G. Colegrove. 8. Charge and
Delivery of the Scriptures. Rev. r. N.
John. 10. Singing. IL. Benediction,
Rev. Sara L. Steiner. The services were
preceded by beautiful and appropri-
ate anthem by the choir. and the solo of
Of Miss Smith, ASHAMED of Jesus" was
rendered in not only an artistic manner,
but in spiritual manner, causing the
sentiments of the hymn to be felt by
the large congregation present.
OCCASIONAL SERMON.
At 2:30 P. M, Rev. o. G.. Colegrove
delivered the Occasional Sermon, after
devotional services conducted by Revs.
John Richardson. and DIR. Henley. Bro.
Colegrove's subject was Concentration
of Effort" and was we'll calculated to
arouse larger work for the extension
of the Universalist Church. The Com
munion services followed, DIR. Henley
presiding at the table, assisted by Rev.
Sara L. Stoner, and Rsvs. John Richard
son and r. N. John serving as deacons.
Y.P. G. u.
Afr. NJ, the Manchester Y. P. G. U.
held it's regular meeting. Miss Minnie
Moon was the leader, assisted by Mrs.
Nettie Baldwin. The topic was, Borrow
ing" and there was general partici-
patton by the members. Rev. r. N.
John and DIR. Henley by invitation,
made brief addresses.
The closing services of the Association
followed. Rev. Sara L. Stoner delivered
an excellent sermon based on ii CORN
thians iv:9. Theme: Personal Respon-
sibility and Individual Influence" The
sermon demonstrated by strong argu
ment and forcible illustration, that
Universalism means something more
| than that all mankind will be saved
After singing by choir and congregation,
DIR. Henley offered prayer. and pro-
! nounced the benediction, and the meet
| ing of Ballou Association for 1896
| passed into history, all feeling that in
spite of all difficulties it had been one
of the best and most profitable meetings
ever held.
AKRON PASTOR.
We are happy to announce that Rev.
Ira A. Priest, late of Newtonville, Mass
achusetts. has accepted a unanimous
call from our church at Akron. He is a
man of recognized ability, and under
his leadership we trust that the church
will enter upon new era of prosperity.
BUCHTEL COLLEGE.
Advices from Buchtel College are that
all departments are working in har-
mony and that the attendance is as
large as usual. When financial affairs
of the country become settled, we trust
that our College will be corresponding
ly benefited.
SPRINGFIELD.
| We have very encouraging words
from our church at Springfield. A free
literature table has been established in
the church, on which are placed copies
| of THE UNIvERsALIsT. Christian Leader,
Convention Circular, Universalist tracts,
ETC., which people are requested to take,
read and thus learn what the Univer-
salist Church stands for, and what it is
doing for the world. Sabbath, October
IL, was made Rally Day" for the
Y. P. G. U. The pastor. Rev. George W..
Sas, addressed the young people in the
morning, from the words, LET no man
| despise thy youth; but be thou an ex-
ample to them that believe in word. in
manner of life, in love in faith, in pur-
| ity." The rally meeting was held in the
| evening. at which the following program
was rendered: l. Singing; 2. Scripture
lesson. Miss Edith John, of London
| Union; 3. Prayer,-Rev. J. W. Sias. pas
tor, followed by Lords Prayer in concert;
4. Singing, address by the pastor; 5.
Duet, Misses Bertha and Edith John;
6. Reading of letter from Walter Clifford,
of Woodstock Union, by Miss Griffis;
7. Remarks by Mr.. Henry. of London;
s. A short talk by Miss Bertha John,
President of Winchester Association
Y. p. @. u, and Recording Secretary of
the State Union; 8. A brief address by
Dr. @. M. Mclaughlin. President of the
Westville Union; 10. Singing and Y. P.
| G. U. benediction. Our correspondent,
says. THE meeting was a grand sue
cess and. am sure, productive of much
good.-a source Of inspiration to pastor
and people, old and young"
On the following Thursday evening
an enjoyable social was held at Mrs. Ida
F. Russell's. A business meeting of the
newly organized Y. P. @. U. was held,
and officers elected as follows: Presi-
dent, Robert /. Netts; Weep President,
Newton Meals; Secretary, Clarence Ed
mondson.-all active and earnest young
men. The Union begins with about
thirty members, and will prove to be a
source Of strength to the church. The