The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-07-17

SATURDAY eNeHlHg, anu edCH HlemUer is 10
pay three sen for every meeting At
present our Union has twenty eight men,
bers; but many being absent from the city,
the attendance at meetings averages four
teen; while three or four men or women
are present who are not members.
Before meeting is held text is given
to all members, so that they may think over
it to make preparations in talking. 1t is
opened with singing; first, scripture
reading; second, prayer; third, talking.
Each one can talk something besides the
subject of the text if he wishes; but al
ways concerning religion or morality; that
is the main object of our Union. When
the talking is over, the service is closed
with singing and prayer. Then a social
meeting follows, a very pleasant time in
deed Tea and cakes are served to all
who are present. While drinking tea or
taking cakes, they talk freely to each
other what they think; some talk about
religion or morality with sober counten-
ance; while others tell some humorous
story in which no one can keep from
laughing. After spending some time thus,
each one is at liberty to return home.
About the future of our Union, we will
add few words Since the first start
only one year has passed, and at present
less than thirty young men are real
members; so our Union is yet very far
from becoming power in society. BY
the help of God, however, we firm
ly believe that there will be time when
our union will become great power in
Japan, because most of the members
are earnest Christians and those who
are not yet converted to Christianity,
are very eager in seeking truth And
earnestly we hope that our Union will
soon join, in the true sense of brother
hood, with all the Young Peoples Chris
tian Unions in the world.
Heartily we congratulate you in the ad-
vancement of your unions, and that your
work will advance step by step is our
great desire. 1 remain, very truly,
MAsUKIcHI KUFo,
Rep. of Y. P. C. U.
Toyko, May Goth, 1897.
Salary List.
A request was made for the salary
list of the Union, and it was read.
The Secretary receives $1,000 per
aunum and $500 as editor of Onward.
He has an assistant who gets $500
per year.
DIR. PERKINS, PLATFORM WORK.
President Felt called attention to
the financial condition of the Union,
reporting shortage of about $500,
and he proposed to raise the money
by subscription right then and there.
AS the best platform man for this
purpose, he called DR.. Perrin to the
front. What followed we allow the
reporter of the Detroit Tribune to
describe. 1t was remarkable two
hours work, and elected the enthus-
iasm of the audience from the begin
ming to the end.
1.-THE scene which ensued was of I'M
usual interest. Contrary to the usual
rule in any sort of society, the mem
bers fairly fell over themselves to get
their pledges in. Two states disputed
for the honor of being the first on the
list. For few minutes pledges and
cash came from all directions faster
than they could be collected.
"Then little side issues were COM
menced. Rev. @. III. Shinn, d. D., the
general missionary of the church, Of
fered to be one of 10 ministers to give
$40 each. The 10 and few to spare
were obtained. Gifts were offered in
the names of the babies of those pres
emit and baby's collection was taken
up. A layman offered to be one of five
to give $40 each and that amount was
completed An old maids collection
was started. but of course the girl who
started it, and those who were so willing
to follow her, were on the sunny side of
the dividing line and so good looking
that Mr.. Perrin, who jollied everybody
in the house TO his hearts content, said
maid very long.
1.-The man who had the most fun out
of the whole business was Mr.. Perrin
He wilted collar down and perspired
until some kind friend sent up clean
handkerchief for him to use, and when
he got through he was voted to be the
most successful of jolliers. Something
over 81 900 was raised. One of the
pretty incidents was the spirit displayed
toward the local Union of Detroit. The
officers of that body offered to pay as
much as they could when the conven-
ton expenses had been covered. DIR.
Cantwell, the Editor of THE UNIVERSAL
IsT. Immediately proposed that the sub
scription of Detroit should be raised and
paid by the crowd right there. He was
taken at his word most heartily and by
his efforts the Detroit collection was
pushed up to 800 in very few min
utes."
This great work closed the morn
ing session, and many besides the
platform orator, gave evidence of the
strain which was upon them during
the time the subscription occupied.
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