New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-13
BUSY UNIVERSALIST WOMEN
TWO HUNDRED REPORT FOR A SECOND
YEARS WORK



DISTRICT coHsIDER RESPONSIBILITIES
The second year Of the Unlversalist womans
Alliance OF the Metropolitan District began yes
terday under the most favorable auspices at the
Church Of Our Father in Brooklyn Mrs G. i.
Eaton. the president presided over the business
meeting. Two hundred women were present who
expressed their appreciation OF the excellent pro-
gramme presented. and also OF the lavish hospital
ity OF the women OF that church. Mrs J. Parker
Simmons was chairman OF the literary exercises
The report on Current Events contained
crisp account Of recent happenings, near and re-
mote. Municipal politics received first attention,
In which the writer expressed regret that the
citizens OF good government had not united against
the powers Of evil, and results proved that women
need not wait for the ballot before aiding In needed
reforms. Among the prominent men recently de-
ceased were mentioned Henry George. George NJ.
Pullman. Neal Dow and Charles A. Dana.
The philanthropy OF D. o. Mills. the new scen-
tihc discoveries OF Edison and the change Of adj
n,inistration of government in Cuba were intelli-
gently commented upon
The report on Religious Notes" was given by
Mrs. g NJ Harman and pertaned largely TO mat
tors Of interest in the local churches. with an
alluson to the creed discussion at the general con-
vention at Chicago.
The subject for consideration What Are the
Responsibilities OF a Universalist?" was divided
into two parts. Augusta F. Chaplin. ID. D.. the
only woman in the country who has had that de-
gree conferred upon her save stirring address
on the hlst part OF the subject, The responsible
tiles TO Our own and Other Churches
DR.. chaplin dweit upon the real meaning OF re-
sponsbiity and its claim them in their religious
duties. one must stand by the church OF ther
faith, she said. whether ii has fashlonaple
creed or not. and must work and cooperate IN us
highest aims. the that stand for the individual
good OF all Our church homes. Ike our Individual
breathing a spirit OF purity and hospitality ,
with regard TO other churches that consider
Universalsm a grand negation more traterhaI
spirit should be exercised 10 learn whatever Is
valuable in their teachings. and meet them hall-
way with full sef-rcspect when exchanging cour-
tesies on all occasions the grand message OF M
erai thought should be delivered through the de-
nominatonal literature ~
Miss Fisher OF Minneapolis. sang MY Redeemer
and Ny Lord" after which the Rev. Annette w
Crossman considered THE Responsibilities 10 so
ciety al Large" - III,
Mira Crossrnan believes that before one can help
another he must be something himself ana tnat
sef-love and altrulsm are both necessary ne
responsibility to self" she SAID, means inc atUln-
mcnt OF character which manifests iis'l III w
home before II reaches out TO society 10 ke'p w
children LOYAL 10 the Church Is the Work OF Nls
n motherhood of the Church The moral instincts OF
tho race are cnshrncd in It's women. 10 Iii.l r.
spC .sibties 10 society there mus DC dcuHHt -
operation with every good and phlanlhloln' ~
dcayor not as Tnivcrsalists. but as lhosr WIZ
everywhere believe in the uplifting OF me SI'i I
life Some women shrink from missionary "oi1
because they think they have not had a spr
call or they walt for visible si6ns ot Vocation.
The social hour was enjoyed over inc poN 'u. n,.
con the women OF the church serving ea' 'o'eo
md fruit