The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-31

collection was taken and placed in til g
hands OF the pastor. Rev. John Richard.
son. after which the Association ad
journed.
At 8 p. NJ, after the beautiful and in
spring liturgical service used on occa-
sions, and conducted by the pastor. Rev
o. P. Norman delivered very inter-
esting sermon based on selection from
the Psalms.
At $3.50 A. M. on Sunday the usual
session of the Sunday school was held
under the able direction of Bro. w. j.
Littell, who is veteran" in this work.
The pastor takes lively interest in the
school, which is in prosperous condi-
ton in all respects.
At 1890 the Holy Communion was
observed. Rev. U. S. Milburn and DR..
Henley presiding at the table, and Revs.
John Richardson and @. E. Jones act
ing as deacons. This service was ten
der and uplifting in it's influences.
At IL A. NJ, after the usual devotional
services, Rev. r. E. Olmstead delivered
sermon on the words "Woe is unto me
if preach not the Gospel" The OBJ
ject OF the discourse was to demonstrate
the necessity of apply ing the principles
taught by Jesus to everyday life. THIS
service closed the meetings of Milan
Association for 1896. That they we;
successful in developing larger love
for our church none can doubt. The
attendance was good, and the hospitality
OF our Cincinnati friends was unbound
ed. On Saturday dinner and supper
were served in the church, which af.
forded excellent opportunity for form
ing new and renewing old friendships.
JACKSON SEWARD.
On Sunday morning, October IS, as
the people we're assembling for closing
services OF Miami Association in our
Cincinnati church, a number of friends
from Mason came, bringing with them
the sad news of the sudden death the
evening before of Bro. Jackson Seward.
one of the oldest and most faithful
members OF our church in that village.
He was stricken with paralysis in the
morning. and before his daughter, Mrs.
May Wycoff, who was attending Miami
Association, could reach home, he had
become unconscious to things of earth.
OF quiet disposition, yet he was man
ever true to his church and, Sunday
school. An acquaintance of over thirty
years, had established aEstrong friend
ship for him, and our heart goes out in
warmest sympathy to the sorrow strick-
en- wife. daughter and sons; but we
trust that they will be sustained by the
faith 30 much loved by the husband and
father.
MONTGOMERY ASSOCIATION.
We we're compelled to leave Palestine
before the closing services of Montgom-
cry Association, but a friend kindly
furnished US with full report. The
newly organized Associational Union
occupied Sunday evening from to 7
o'clock. Miss Flo Jeffries, President,
occupied the chair. andI Miss Rennie
Hill. was leader. After devotional SER
vices. Mr.. Eben Mumford gave an ad-
dress on 1.-THE Influence of the State and
National Unions onMLocal Unions"
which was we'll received, after which a
program of music. readings and recita.
tions was rendered to the enjoyment of
all present. Immediately after the SER
vice of the young peopled Rev. j. H.
Blackboard began the evening service.
He began his sermon by emphasizing
the Importance of they. G. Union,
and his discourse, based on Matthew
vii. ID, IA, made deep impression on
the congregation which filed the large
church to its utmost capacity.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
"A friend writes in business note
from Akron; I'VE think we have made
wise choice in a pastor, and that pros
perity awaits u.s."
Rev. U. S. Milburn, President of
the Ohio Universalist Ministerial As
ISOLATION. informs US that the mid year
meeting will not be held until after the
holidays.
Miss Ermina @. Stray contem.
plates going to Michigan soon, where
we trust she will find work in some of
the vacant churches. She is a good
preacher and an excellent worker in
Sunday-school and with young people.
Her address will be Tekonska, Calhoun
county, Michigan.