The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-08
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M AIT T.. Parish News Three
churches have recently been organized in
Maine as follows Dover with tifty-one
members; Rumford Falls with sixteen
and South Portland with fifteen men,
bers. These organizations were per
fected during Easter season.-Rev. DIR.
Hervey is lecturing before Maine par
ishes on Literary Pilgrimage in Eng
land" 1t is very interesting and pro-
fitable lecture, the fruit of DR.. Herveys
recent vacation in the old world
Easter services were very widely OBJ
served throughout the State.--The
Canton Universalists cleared $2l1 at
their fair.
Observation-Disclosures, Five mem
bers received the rite OF baptism and
entered into fellowship with the Ludlow
church.
NEW HAMPSHIRE. In this State
also the Easter services were made
memorable by additions to the church.
Marlboro and Woodville were among the
churches observing the occasion and re-
ceiving members.
Observation-Disclosures InteII-
igence.-Rev. B. F. Eaton takes charge
of the Medford Hillside parish. new
organization. Universalism has never
failed to prosper under his psstorate and
the new organization at Medford will be
made strong and prosperous through
his devotion and Christian industry
The Columbus Avenue, Boston, parish
is reported as unusually prosperous and
the old historic church was never more
fully equipped for the service of the
Master; the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Robin. is in
the sixth year of his passionate and pros
perity attends his efforts.--The Rox-
bury church recently made contribu
ton to the Every Day Church at Boston
Of 81 ,065.35, the result of an appeal to
this wealthy parish. THE North Cam
bridge parish is in very prosperous
condition. 1t is entirely free from debt
and there is handsome balance in the
treasury. Reports from the various or
CARNATIONS show progress all along the
line.-Rev. A. Eugene Bartlett has
| been acting pastor at Marion. Congre-
cations and interest have steadily grown.
The Marion pastor will begin his
new work at Hyde Park May 1st.--
The Easter sale at Fitchburg conducted
by the Ladies' Circle was encouragingly
ccessful.-Rev. w. III. Trickey re-
signed at Danvers but his people would
not accept his resignation. He will re-
main and continue his good work.
The fair at Milford Melted for the Uni.
versalist parish s95O.-Two branch
Universalist Sunday schools are in op-
Grafton at Springfield.
NEW YORk.-The Farewell Service
at the New York Fifth Ave. church, for
merly DR.. Chapin's. is reported by DR..
Adams in the Leader as follows:
'These exercises proved to be
fitting farewell to the church building
WhlCA lOi a OO0u tu6
church home of the Fourth Society.
The day was beautiful, one of the really
unmistakable spring days on which
New York City is at it's best. Large
audiences completely filling the church
assembled at both services. The his.
torical sermon by DIR. Eaton. in the
morning. will undoubtedly be given to
the readers of the Christian Leader.
The evening service was of great popu-
lar interest, and was planned with ex.
cellent judgment by Dr.. Eaton. A rare
interest attached to the occasion by
reason of the presence of DIR. Saw
yer. who again addressed a great
churchful of people, in voice strong
enough to be heard by all. aud with
mental vigor and a mellow wit which
seem. both of them, quite independent
of the ordinary effects of time. l sus-
pect the occasions on which men of 80
years have addressed such congrega-
tions, to their edifcation and delight.
are among the rare events of the CEN
fury.
"This veteran was followed by Mr..
Charles A. Dana, who gave interesting