The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-10-23

tention to Buchtel College as an insti'
tuition where the faculties OF the mind
are trained for the highest positions OF
life.
The entire association was one OF de-
votion and profit; of interest and feeling
and enthusiasm, which comes from
epirit as well as nun bers. There were
present about fifty delegates and visi-
tors. a majority whom had arrived by
Friday noon. A collection of eleven
| dollars was taken for the Ministerial
Relief Fund.
BALLOU ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting OF Ballou Associa-
ton was very interesting and profitable.
We regret that owing to physical inabil-
ity. we could not respond to numerous
invitations to be present. Rev. o. G.
Colegrove preached the Introductory
sermon on Thursday evening. Septem-
Der %. Rev. John Richardson, pastor,
and Louis Robinson, theological stu
dent, assisted in the services. There
was good local attendance.
On Friday morning Mr.. Robinson led
conference meeting; subject: The
Needs Of our Church" Many interest
log addresses were given. All speakers
agreeing that our "Greatest Need" was
not new creed, but a new conservation
to the great work our church can do.
and ought to do. This meeting was fol-
lowed by an inspiring sermon by Rev.
Sara l.. Stoner, of Milford.
Friday afternoon Rev. John Richard
son gave cordial welcome to delegates,
to which Rev. j. A. Stoner of Milford,
responded in appropriate terms.
A quorum Was present at the first bust
ness session and later arrivals in good
numbers, showed all churches to be rep
resented. except Edwardsville. Reports
of churches showed that good work had
been done during the year. After pre-
liminary business was transacted, the
Association took a recess till 7 p. NJ,
when Rev. j. A. Stoner delivered the
Occasional Sermon, which was sup to
date" in every respect-urging us all to
Ego forward"
At $50 A. M. Saturday. Miss Carrie
Davis, OF Mount Carmel, led an inter
esting conference meeting. Subject,
Our Faith and Our Work"
At 20 A. M. Rev. j. A. Stoner gave
ipfa oAA IN,
Teach Sunday school Glass;" This was
followed by meeting of the Missionary
Alliance, Mrs. S. T. Moon, of Cuba. pre-
siding. Very interesting papers were
given as follows: Entertainments for
the Church." Miss Ruth Scott, Milford;
Our Devotional Meetings." Mrs. Minnie
Colegrove. Blanchester; "The Import
ance of the Alliance Work." Mrs. Kate
Ireland Cuba.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Lizzie Greg
DRY. of Farmers Station, sho we'd that she
had good reasons and strong scripiural
grounds for being Universalist.
Our Mission Work for the Year" was
next presented. The weaker churches
showed their needs, and the Executive
Board has planned to strengthen the
cause 10 Ballou Ass ,ciation. Officers
elected for the coming year, are:
President, J. r. Moon; Vice President,
Rev. Sara L Stoner; Secretary, Mrs.
Jennie M. Brown; Treasurer, E. D. Smith;
Preacher of Occasional Sermon, Rev.
John Richardson; Place of Meeting for
1898, Jeffef sonville. The Trustees of the
Association are: S. T. Moon, Cuba; H.
Pittser, Farmers Station; Mabel johnson,
Mount Carmel; Mrs r. L. Moon, Blan-
chester; Mrs. H. McGrew, Jacksonville.
An interesting paper, written by Miss
Name Scott. of Milford. on What
Builds Up Our Church" was read by
Mrs. E. Shumard. Bro. VIM. Durham
of Newtown, read good paper on 1.-The
Creed Question" No attempt was made
to present a new creed, but Mr.. Dun
ham showed how some changes might
be made in the Winchester Profession
OF Faith, and said that a supplementary
one should be made from the Scrip
lures.
Prior to the evening service, the
church was decorated with chains of
white and blue. and Christian Union
flags. The exercises under the auspices
of the Union were very interesting.
The Juniors assisted. Interesting ad-
dresses were given on Detroit, 49,"
"Chicago, '98; and Buchtel College. An
excellent sermon was delivered by our
young brother, Louis Robinson, of Mount
Carmel" "The Best Things Done Last
Year" were numerous in each Union.
Officers elected: President, Rev. o. g..
Colegrove; Secretary. Carrie Davis;
Treasurer, Floyd Hawkins. A liberal
collection was taken for the Ministerial
r slief Fund.
On Sunday morning the church was
full at the Sunday-school hour. AT
| 1920 A. M, Rev. Ira A. Priest delivered
an able sermon. which delighted every
body after which the congregation
i gathered around the tables in the
church lawn, and enjoyed good din
ner. At p. NJ. Rsv. w. s. Bacon
preached to large congregation. in
which were many OF his friends of
former years. At $50 the Y. P. G. u.
conducted an interesting conference
nesting. Subject: 1.-THE Life OF John