The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-11-13
SECOND DAY, FRIDAY, OCT. IS.

A communication from treasurer, r.
Gillaspy. expressing his regret in not
being able to attend the convention and
his answering loyalty to the cause Of
Universalism, was read by the secretary.
A vote was placed on record making all
members OF cur church present dele
gates of the convention.
A partial report of the Committee on
Resolutions was called for so that the
proposed change of the Winchester Pro-
fession might be discussed. The senti-
ment of the resolution reao by Bro.
Hughes was that cur delegates to the
General Convention be instructed to
vote against the proposed change.
An interesting discussion followed
although there was not the slightest
divergence Of opinion on the subject.
Missouri Universalists are. without ex-
ception, conservative. Rev. Mr.. Hughes
spoke earnestly and eloquently against
admitting into our ministry men who
bordered on liberalism. Universalism is
positive doctrine, the truth of God as
revealed in the scriptures. Jesus Christ
is it's corner stone. 1t has nothing in
harmony with agnosticism or liberalism.
Mr.. Hughes bade us stand true to the
faith as expressed in the Winchester
creed, and sounded stern and forebod-
ing note of alarm should our church
depart from lite fundamental tenets.
His speech received the hearty applaus g
of the entire congregation, proving their
unreserved appreciation of the sentiment
it expressed. DR.. Shinn and Mr.. East
also gave interesting talks, telling of the
history of our creed. so simple yet so
grand.
At 2:30 P. M. Vice-President Shinn
again called the convention into bust
ness session. The report of Committee
on Nominations was called for. Their
report recommended the following as
officers for the ensuing year;
President, L. G. Littlefeld, Lamonte; ;
Vice-P President, DIR. @. H. Shinn, ST.
Louis; Secretary, Mrs. Ida r. Martin,
Nevada; Trustee, DIR. Abbott, Atlanta.
Delegates to General Conventions
Ministerial delegate, Rev. G. R. East;
Lay delegates. ]. W. Hendrick and N.
w. Watkins.
Visitors to Lombard. Rev. G. R. East
and j. W. Hendrick.
Committee on Fellowship, Rev. G. r.
East, j. w. Overstreet, p. F. Lucas.
This list of officers were duly elected.
Rev. John Hughes presented the fol-
lowing resolutions:
a. RESOLVED, That it is with sadness
of heart that we note the loss to our
church and denomination of that worthy
and efficient minister of the Gospel, Rev.
Stephen Hull, whom it has pleased the
Heavenly Father to call to his heavenly
home, one whose life was a blessing to
humanity and his death, to him, gain.
RESOLVED, That we revere his memory
as one of the early pioneers of Universal
ism in this state, who laborred in season
and out of season, bore it's hardship,
fought it's battles and prepared the way
for the success of those who should come
after.
RESOLVED, That we commend his tie
Christian purity of life, steadfastness in
the faith and loyalty to the church to all
our people, and especially to all young
ministers, as worthy of imitation.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the convention
and copy presented to his beloved and
much respected wife.
CD WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our
Heavenly Father to call to the higher life
and work our brother and friend, Rev.
Elihu Canady; and
WHEREAS, We, his co-workers, deeply
honor and revere the memory of his char
acter and work;
RESOLVED, That we hereby express our
HEARTFELT sorrow at the loss of this faith
full friend and earnest worker, and that
we extend to all those near and dear to
him our sympathy.
RESOLVED, Also, that copy of this reso-
luton be entered on the records of this
convention and one also sent to the wild
ow of Bro. Canady
o. RESOLVED, That, we recognize the
press as one of the greatest powers for
promulgating the truth and moulding
public opinion; and call especial attention
of our people to the organ of Universalism
in this state, the Missouri Universalist,
of their duty to support it by individual
subscription and gifts according to their
ability; ever remembering the labor of
love and sacrifice of its efficient editor
and publisher, Mrs. l. r. Martin.
a. RESOLVED, That this convention,
loyal to the Winchester Profession of Be-
lief, to which it has pledged its faith,
and seeing no necessity for a radical
change, inst uct its delegates to the Gen.
eral Convention to vote against the pro-
posed substitution at the coming session
of that convention in Chicago, 10Th and
21st of this month.
(5.) RESOLVED, That the thanks of the
convention are due to the Ashley Univer-
salists and friends of other churches for
the cordial reception and entertainment
which they have given us.
JOHN HUGHES,
Mrs. ]. A. DIXON.