The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-02

the cnurcn nad the cnurcn newly
painted the preceding week, and it was
| suitably decorated for the interesting
exercises of the day. Sunday morning
Rev. Ira A. Priest, of Buchtel College
delivered sermon on "a Living Sacri-
| fee" showing that this was the great
need of the world. He also spoke a few
earnest words in behalf of Buchtel Col
lege.
The church was filled to its utmost
capacity at the evening eervices. DR..
r. L. Rexford delivered sermon on
1.-THE Ministry of Christ" contrasting
the official influence of the Catholic
church with the personal freedom OF
natural religion. A true minister he
defined "to be one who is the most help
full to another" Rev. Mr.. Priest in his
charge to the candidates and to the con-
gregation, showed the duty OF each in
relation to the other. In the delivery OF
| the Scriptures, wise use of the Bible
was urged, and it's high character as a
source OF inspiration was aptly touched.
The ordaining prayer, was impressive
and uplifting. Rev. Carl F. Henry, of
Cleveland, extended the Right Hand of
Fellowship to the candidates. His re-
marks were appropriate and intended
to quicken the spirit of liberty in the
unfolding of the religious life. The
minister's relation to the State and Gen.
eral Conventions we're explained. Co.
operation and loyal support to the policy
OF the church was expected" The ben
ediction was pronounced by Rev. George
II. Ashworth.
The Mount Gilead Register, from
which we CLEAN the foregoing, says:
"The day was one long to be remembered
in the history of this community. The
exercises we're impressive in character,
uplifting in influence. spiritual tone,
and We believe helpful in every way"
REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF FELLOW
SHIP,
Rev. r. N. John. Secretary of the
Committee of Fellowship. has furnished
us with report of recent transactions
of the committee. Rev. Abbie E. Dan
forth. at her own. request, has been
transferred to the Massachusetts Con-
vention. Rev. Harry L. Campbell has
also been transferred to the Massachus-
etts Convention. Rev. E. ]. Felt and o.
P. Norman. have been transferred to
the General Convention. Rev. E. D.
Jacobs has returned his letter of trans
fer to the Michigan Convention, expect
ing to again locate in Ohio. The letter
of license to Bro. A. I. Spanton has been
renewed Certificates of ordination
have been forwarded to Rev. George III.
Ashworth and Ermina G. Stray.
MONTGOMERY ASSOCIATION.
This excellent organization in behalf
of the local and general interests of the
church in it's extensive territory. will
tegin its annual session in Greenville,
October 7. and continue in session
throughout the following Sunday.
Thursday will be an all day reception to
delegates and visitors with sermon in
the evening.
Our Greenville friends desire and ex-
pect large attendance, and those desir-
ing entertainment will address Mr.. r.
ID. BEEN.
PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.
Notwithstanding four churches be-
sides our own served meals during the
recent fair at Evansville, our church re.
ceived a fair share of patronage and
cleared handsome amount
Rev. Andrew Wilson. of the Trus-
tees of the Ohio Universalist Sunday
school Convention, has sent us pack
age of the new edition of the revised
constitution. which was ordered at the
last session of the Convention.
-Mre. Marian Deming. who recently
died at Waterfowl. left will giving all
of her property to the Woman's Mission
airy Alliance. The property is chiefly
in land. and will have to be carefully
managed to realize any great amount.
The property was originally willed to
the Watertown church.
Rev. Sara L. Stoner. Superintendent
of the junior Y. P. @. U. in Ohio, has
appointed Sunday October TO- as Rally
Day. for all junior unions. Mrs. Stoner
will gladly give information in regard to
methods of conducting the services on
| that day, to all who will address her at
Milford. Clermont county, Ohio.
Rev. Abbie E. Danforth. assistant
pastor of the Every Day Church" Bos-
ton, writes: II am here amid the noise
| and stir of Boston. l have been very
busy thus far. and expect to have all
that can do; blu like the work. and
when l have the ropes learned it will be
easier for me-" Mrs. Danforths address
is No. 397 Shawmut Ave-, B stop.
Rev. Sara l.. Stoner collected on
Sunoay, September 19lh, at Jefferson
vile, Ohio. eight dollars and sixty-five
cents from "Cent-a Day" pledges,
and has forwarded the same to DR.. H.
w. Rugg. Financial Secretary of the
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