The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-03-27
WISCONSIN NEWS.
REV. A. c. GRIER. Secretary.

REV. A. c. GRIER. Secretary.
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1t has not been carelessness that has
kept the Secretary from reporting the
news which has reached him of the
doings Of our churches. But severe
case Of illness has kept him away from
all work for some time. But it is with
thankful heart that he is enabled again
to take up the work.
VISITS AUGUSTA.
Monday, the 21st of February, he
started on the long trip to Augusta to
help in the dedication of the new and
beautiful church at that place. AL
though the meetings had been in pro-
gress some days before he arrived. yet
the church was filed on Monday even
ing. After the sermon the friends were
invited to remain to enjoy social hour.
And it was social hour. Hearts were
singing with gladness and faces shone
with Joy. l remained for the forenoon
of Tuesday to talk with the friends as
to their future. All feel sure of prospect.
ty and l came away confident of strong
church at Augusta.
OSHKOSH.
Tuesday noon l started for La Crosse,
where l arrived in the evening. 1t was
a surprise visit to my old parish. spent
day with the friends and enjoyed the
visit very much. arrived home Thurs
day morning and went right to work
getting ready to leave again Saturday.
l had secured the efficient services of
Bro. Kimble. of the University of Chi
cago for Sunday, in my own pulpit. and
had promised to come to visit friends
at Oshkosh. Sunday morning had the
pleasure of speaking to fine congrega-
ton in that city. After the sermon the
friends remained and we talked over the
situation. We finally determined on
the weekly pledge plan of raising money,
and the path then seemed clearer to
continued action. l was pleased to find
how high was the estimation in which
our Bro. Gossow was held by his people.
That prosperity will attend them now
have but little doubt. A letter since l
returned informed me that after can
vas of their means. things looked bright
er than for many day. AS already
reported in THE UNIvERsALIsT, in the
afternoon about 40 of the members of
the Up. G. U. and church rode over to
Neenah to join in the Y. P. G. U. SER
vices there and attend the evening SER
vice. The young people of Neenah were
waiting for our arrival aud had lunch
spread for us in the basement of the
church. After the lunch. was held the
Union Y. P. G. U. meeting. 1t was an
inspiring occasion the room was filled
with the two Unions and deep earnest
ness prevailed. Such meetings augur
noble future for our church.
The regular service was dispensed
with and had the pleasure of present
ing Hoffman's pictures upon the Life of
Christ with stereopticon. The church
was filled and as the life of the Man of
Galilee was pictured forth all seemed
impressed. The next morning had an
opportunity to talk some with our people.
and found them feeling encouraged as
to the future. The church is prospecting
and Bro. Eddy has right to feel proud
of the work he has done there.
At noon l returned to Oshkosh where
had promised to give stereopticon
lecture on "Trip Around the World"
A good audience assembled and l I'M
derstand that the Y. P. @. U. made
some money for their work.
On my return home doctor was the
first thing on the program and then fol-
lowed nearly two weeks of uselessness.
/ was unable to preach the following
Sunday, but my pulpit was filed by
Rev. Mr.. Eliot, pastor of the Unitarian
church of Milwaukee. The next Sunday
l was able to preach in the morning,
and in the evening Henry ID. Lloyd, of
Winnetka. ILL.,, author of Wealth
Against Commonwealth" kindly con-
sented to deliver his lecture. 1.-THE Schol-
ar and the Crisis" The lecture was
one of the most inspiring things l ever
listened to. l trust that every Univer-
salist minister who has not read wealth
Against Commonwealth" will do so.
1t is, as Edward Everett Hale says, The
Uncle Toms Cabin of the New Era" 1t
can be purchased in dollar edition
now, the former edition costing 81 80.
Affairs have necessarily been quiet in
my own parish for the last few weeks