The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-08-28


but what would be the result. il the
Woman's Missionary Alliance. and the
Ohio Universalist Convention were to
withdraw their support? 1t would not
be long before it would have to go down
uuder heavy burden, which it is not
yet able to carry alone In few years
more, that ability will be attained and
it will become greater power for build
have entertained great hopes in regard
to the usefulness of the Y. P. @. u, and
thus far have not been disappointed; on
the other hand we have been made to
rejoice in large success already attained
in arousing deeper interest in denomi-
national work, on business principles.
NORTHWESTERN OHIO ASSOCIATION
The session of Northwestern Ohio AS
ISOLATION for 1897. began on Friday even
ing with song service conducted by
Mr.. George w. Hayward, of Lyons,
which was followed by sermon by Miss
Ermina G. Stray.
The session on Saturday morning be-
gan with song service led by Mr.. o. E.
Crout. Devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. George Thunderstorm
and Miss Stray. Mrs. Martha Moore,
president. made few remarks upon the
work OF the past year. abiding to the
departure to the higher life of sister
Angie Clark, and the absence of other
friends, among them Bro. Clark who was
unable to be present.
Seasonal committees were appointed,
after which reports of Sunday schools
were read, of which we give a summary:
Bryan: E. T. Binns. superintendent
membership AZ. average attendance %.
Stryker: Miss Gertie Brotherton. super
intendent; membership so, average at.
tendance %. Lyons: G. w. Hayward,
Superintendent; membership Al. aver
age attendance 30, making total men,
bership of 1872, all Of which represent
Universalist families, as all schools are
held at the same hour that other schools
meet in their respective communities.
Mr.. o. E. Crout gave an address on
the question: us the Sunday-school as
al auxiliary to the church. doing its
duty?" A discussion followed in which
Mrs. Ella Vail, Miss Stray, Mr.. Humber
stone, Miss Hattie Hinkle and Mrs
Moore participated. Mrs. Moore dwelt
particularly upon love, grace and fidelity;
her remarks were specially interesting
as indeed all we're.
1.-The Duties of Church Members to
the Sunday SCHOOL" was earnestly dis
cussed by number, and much interest
was aroused.
The advisability of the annual picnic
and the Christmas treat. was discussed
and it was decided that the children ex-
pected these things, and should not be
disappointed. Mr.. Hayward the neon
Quoted class in normal work. which
was decidedly interesting and profit
able.
A song service conducted by Mr.. L. j.
Richardson opened the afternoon ses-
sion. This was followed by prayer
by Mre. G. w. Hayward. and sew
eral sentence prayers. The Associa-
tional Alliance then held session, Mrs.
Ella Vail presiding. The reports of the
Alliances showed that they are all in
working order. Some are distributing
literature; others are working in socials
to raise money.
An experience meeting was held by
the members of the different Alliances.
Several testified to the personal benefit
they had received by association with
the Alliance. In connection with this
session Miss Maude Vail presented her
self for baptism. which was administered
by Rev. George Thunderstorm.
After this impressive service the bust
ness of the association was resumed.
The nominating committee presented
the following report which was accepted
and adopted: For President. Mrs.
Martha Moore; first Vice President,
Mrs. Newcomer, of Bryan; second. Mrs.
]. G. Rumsey. of Stryker; third. Mrs.
Eliza Retain, of Weston, Michigan; Sec
rotary, George w. Hayward, Lyons.
Parish reports were given as follows;
Lyons. membership 60; Bryan. forty
families attend church, rs persons con
tribute, So working members; Stryker.
no report of members. Only one delegate
was present, who reported that needed
repairs were being made on the church.
The topic: "Some of the Special Needs
of the Northwestern Ohio Association"
was discussed by Deacon Carpenter,
Miss Stray and others. Greater con-
secration was decided to be one of the
greatest needs. The Importance of con.
ference and prayer meetings, also re-
vival meetings, we're urged.
In the evening after song service,
Rev. George Thunderstorm delivered a
comprehensive and pointed sermon on
the letter a." The text was novel one,
but the speaker made it profitable.
The regular session of the Sabbath
school was held at 10 A. NJ, Sunday,
Mrs. Martha Moore made a beautiful
and kindly review upon the lesson.
which should be rembebered and acted
upop.