The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-03-20
ILLINOIS Y. P. c. u. LETTER.

Table Groue.-April will be the
sixth anniversary Of the organization OF
the Table Grove Union. An entertain
ment was given on February 10. Miss
Cassidy. of Vermont, ILL.,, read and Mr..
Woelber, of Burlington, Iowa, played on
the violin.
Macomb.-A box sociable was held
three weeks ago. This Union has taken
up the two-cent-a-week plan, and has
ordered twenty-five sets of mission en-
velopes.
Woodlaacn Park. people have
found that they are helped by holding
social meeting each month in connec-
ton with the business meeting. Seven
new names have been added to the
membership list during the past month.
The Union has recently pledged itself to
pay $25 toward church expenses by
June. At the last business meeting a
committee of two was appointed. The
duty Of this committee is to welcome
strangers and members as they come
into devotional meetings on Sunday
evenings.
decentralization of officers took place
on March l. Unions will please note the
change in names of President and Sec
rotary, and alter the directory accord
ingly. Miss Nettie Mings was elected
President, and Miss Clara L. Church
ILL., Secretary. A sociable was given on
February 26, at which lunch was
served, and program given. The pro-
gram included Courtship of Miles Stan
dish Gin pantomime). short scene from
Shakespeare, scarf drill, and music.
The proceeds went to pay the national
assessment OF $40.
Church of the Redeemer. Chicago
Not long ago the pastor, Rev. T. B.
Gregory. entertained the young people
of the church in delightful manner.
He engaged Prof. Cairus for the evening.
In January, a dramatic entertainment
was given. the proceeds of which were
1877. New Lookout. Social, and Devotion
al committees have just been appointed.
MarseiUes.- Young Peoples Day was
observed by this Union. The members
conducted evening service upon that
day. Miss Cora Stebbins is attending
the Columbia School of Oratory.
.S,oan Creek-Union continues to help
the church by subscribing toward the
pastors salary. and by helping in the
Sunday-school.
Galesburg.-The evening service was
conducted by the young people on Young
Peoples Day. A Junior Y. P. G. U.
has been formed under the care of the
pastor, Rev. George B. Stocking. d. D.
Commencing with few, it has now in
creased its membership to more than
fifty. DIR. Stocking has issued manual
of devotion for the Union entitled spirit
and Truth" The manual contains re-
sponsive readings and prayers to be used
in opening the meeting. There are also
daily Bible readings Of practical ma
ture. and prayers for every day in the
week. The manual concludes with
Christian catechism designed to give
instruction in practical religion, saliva.
ton, the church and sacramento. The
manual has proved to be very popular
and helpful. The Secretary wishes to
express her thanks for a copy of this
manual.
SycdmOre.-Union has taken up the
dime album plan. Each album has
spaces for fifty dimes, and friends are
asked to register by placing dimes in
these spaces. Any union will receive ex-
plicit directions by addressing the Sec.
rotary of Sycamore Union. The young
people have recently paid seven dollars
for coal, and they contribute fifty-6ve
cents each week towards choir salary.
They have recently paid 81 40, the assess.
ment to National Y. P. CT
White Heath.-This Union has not re.
ceived its mail for some time past. Will
the Unions throughout the State please
note the names of the officers? Presi-
0ohpI LIZ W. DoAnhuB ftCO-I IoSluoub1
Mrs. Anna Gale; Secretary. Mr.. Charles
Sawyer; Treasurer, Mr.. Rennick Sawyer.
A series of meetings was held in White
Heath church from Feb. 10 to Feb %.
Nine names were added to the church
membership. all members of Y. P. @. u.
and Sunday school.
ETHEL MAE ToMPKINs,
Corresponding Secretary.