the society, who will always hold them in affectionate remembrance. It is, therefore, with a peculiar satisfaction and gratitude that the society has accepted from their only children, a son and daughter, the most generous gift of land and a chapel which shall be a memorial to their father and mother. The chapel thus will become First Church property, and the society by a unanimous vote decided to help maintain it as a part of the First Church work.

It seemed wise to purchase the property immediately adjoining the chapel, so that, when the time comes for the First Church to move south, it can build its church where the field has been prepared for it. The land chosen for this purpose-one hundred feet on the north-west corner of Woodlawn Avenue and 57th Street-is only one block from the university, and in the midst of what is rapidly becoming most desirable residence property. In buying this lot, the society received a second gift. Mrs. Jerome Beecher, who since her husband's death has been the same generous giver to the Church that he always was, has offered to pay $5,000 toward its purchase.

The plans for the chapel are not yet complete; but it will probably hold two hundred people, ordinarily, and will be so built that a room accommodating one hundred and fifty more can be thrown into it. We are looking forward to its completion early in the fall. Mr. Fenn has already gathered a small but enthusiastic circle about him, and it is with great confidence in his ability that we ask him to carry on this most important work in the new field.

Des Moines, Ia.-Young People's Religious Union, organized in October with ten members, now has a membership of thirty, Henry H. Griffiths, president, John J. Johnck, secretary, Katherine Gue, treasurer. The following is a list of topics: March 1, "Child Labor," Elizabeth Conger; March 8, "John Calvin," Mae Cameron; March 15, Margaret Howe: A Character Sketch, W. B. Fuller; March 22, Disposition of Criminal Children, "Ed. L. Pugh; March 29, "Agnosticism or Faith," Katherine Gue.

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Eastport, Me.-We feel as if our church had had an increase of life during the past few months. The Alliance Branch is in a very vigorous condition, and finds Mr. Mott's "History of Unitarianism since the Reformation" very suggestive as a textbook. Several papers are read at each meeting on persons or subjects connected with the lesson. The sewing circle just started has opened with promise of great success, especially through the social feature connected with it of a general parish supper every month in the vestry, followed by games or rational amusement of some sort. The girls of the Lend a Hand Club, to the number of about twenty-five, are doing

well, meeting every other Sunday after Sunday-school for devotional service and consultation.-Church Exchange.

Farmington, Me.- Farmington is to have a University Extension course of lectures. The subject chosen for this winter is "The Unequal Distribution of Wealth." The lecturer for the season is Prof. Cole of Concord, Mass., who was for three years an instructor in Harvard University.

Unitarian services will be held at Temple once in two weeks, commencing Sunday, February 2. The services will be held in the afternoon. There has never been any liberal church in Temple, but there are a number of liberal people there who desire to know what Unitarians believe. Temple Village is about five miles distant from Farmington.

Our church here has issued a pamphlet containing a calendar of the services of the church, the Unity Club, the Sunday-school, and Women's Alliance, besides a brief statement of "things commonly believed among Unitarians.'' Hosts of people are inquiring about the belief and aims of liberal Christianity. It is well to have some brief statement at hand to offer them.

Our Women's Alliance Branch is making arrangements for a May fair to be held May 1.

Houlton, Me.-The Women's Alliance is doing excellent work. It has a large membership. A very successful New Year's party was given to the children of the parish. A holiday paper in the interest of the church netted over $75. The ladies are making preparation for their annual fair to be held about February 20. The proceeds go toward the payment of the church debt. The Houlton parish is made up of wideawake, earnest, helpful people; and Mr. Chase finds great encouragement to put forth his best efforts in the hearty, steadfast co-operation they give him. Rev. Mr. Crosby, now settled in Yarmouth, was a man and minister whose ten years' successful pastorate reflected equal credit upon him and the people he so faithfully served.

India. The visit of Rev. J. T. Sunderland, M. A., has proved a great success, so far as attracting audiences of educated Hindus to listen to what he had to say about the principles and faith of Unitarians. In a brief letter written on December 26 from Poona, and received at Essex Hall yesterday, he says: "I have just returned from my trip in the north, where I have preached, lectured, and had personal interviews with leading Brahmos at Ahmedabad, Jeypoor, Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Benares, and Allahabad. I am now at Poona, attending the National Indian Congress and the National Social Conference. I have just preached this evening the annual sermon before the latter body. My

mission is developing into more than we expected. Invitations to visit places and speak are coming thick and fast, and are already more in number than I can fill. There is everywhere among the Brahmos and others interested in religious progress a great desire to get hold of our Unitarian thought. The sympathy of the English Unitarians expressed in sending me here is warmly appreciated " Mr. Sunderland states that he has already quite a long list of people who wish to have Unitarian books and tracts sent to them. At Bombay and Madras his reception was most cordial. Inquirer, London.

Ithaca, N.Y.-The last Sunday evening lecture was given by Mr. T. W. Burns, a lawyer of this city. Mr. Burns's subject

was "The Contribution of the Irish to the Making of America." The church was filled, and the eloquence of the speaker carried his hearers with him. On January 15 a Unity Club was reorganized. Prof. Rowlee was elected president of the club, and the work promises much profit as well as pleasure to those taking part. There seemed to be a strong desire for a literary section. So for the present there will be three sections; namely, the ethical, sociological, which now unite with the club, and the literary section. On the evening of January 19 Rev. J. M. Pullman of Lynn, Mass., occupied the Unitarian pulpit, having preached at Sage Chapel in the morning. The sermon was full of helpful thought; while the energy and force of the speaker drove the mighty truths straight home to the hearts of the hearers. The common duties of every day were transmuted by the spirit of the speaker into nobler forms, and we felt a new courage for life's conflicts.

The first meeting this year of the literary section of the Unity Club was devoted to the study of Eugene Field. The interest awakened by the readings from Field's works led to a request that the subject might be continued next week. Rev. C. M. Tyler, D. D., delivered the first of a series of four lectures under the auspices of the Unity Club. The subject of the first two lectures is "The Ethics of Religion." These lectures are given Sunday evenings, and have already awakened a strong interest.

The Mary E. Wilkins evening of the literary section was very enjoyable. These evenings are merely introductory to a study of present-day authors. The attendance increases at every meeting. The second lecture on The Ethics of the Social Question" was given last Sunday evening. These lectures are a masterly setting forth of the present social conditions.

Kansas. Van Mission services were held at the Oak Grove school house, Pott County, on the 21st and 22d of January. Rev. Abram Wyman of Topeka, having

kindly come over for the occasion, conducted services. The weather being somewhat unpropitious, there was only a small attendance; but a deep interest prevailed, and a good hearing was given, as both services were of most impressive character, one being on "Energy and Earnestness, and the other on "The Christ of Unitarians." Mr. Wyman had brought a number of hymn-books, which contributed to complete the effectiveness of the services. Thus a great gratification has been afforded to shut-ins and others who had long been separated and deprived of the consolation of communion of the liberal organization to which they had been long attached. A second visit is hoped for, when more genial

weather arrives.

Kennebunk, Me.-We have lately been favored with a visit from Mrs. Chant, through Mr. Prescott's solicitation; and the other denominations responded very cheerfully to his invitation to listen to her in our church, although they were in the midst of a series of revival meetings. At her request all joined in singing America"; and it seemed as if peace and good will had verily descended to abide with us. A few days later Mr. Savage delivered one of his famous lectures in the lyceum course.

Mr. Prescott meets a class at the church parlor for the study of the Higher Criticism of the New Testament every second Thursday afternoon.

The subject of the January guild was "Unitarianism, Past and Present," on which several excellent papers were written. Letters to the Tuskegee Club from the boy and girl being educated by them were also read.-Church Exchange.

Littleton, Mass.-A red-letter evening in the sixty-sixth consecutive season of the Littleton Lyceum was that of Tuesday, January 28, when Dr. Joshua Young of Groton gave his lecture on "The Death and Burial of John Brown." Those times that tried men's souls were brought vividly before his hearers by one who could speak from personal experience and participation in the events related. Dr. Young, then pastor at Burlington, Vt., having, in the face of considerable difficulties, reached North Elab the morning of John Brown's burial, found himself unexpectedly called upon to officiate as the clergyman of the occasion,a service he gladly rendered, though it brought him no little personal sacrifice in the loss of friends and temporary position. Though often asked to do so, Dr. Young has waited thirty-seven years before writing the story of those eventful times in which he is now rightly glad and proud to have borne what he would call a humble part. He tells the story with all the vigor and freshness of youth. There are few left of the old anti-slavery heroes able to tell a like story.

London, Eng.-Welsh Unitarian Movement: Last Sunday evening, at 63 City Road, Mr. Dan Jones spoke on "The Great Mission of Jesus." The speaker, a scholarly and thoroughly earnest young Welshman, passed for a fully qualified minister. The devotional part of the service was conducted by Rev. D. D. Jeremy, M. A., who made a presentation to the movement of a magnificent large-type Bible; and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the reverend gentleman for his generous gift. It was decided to start a Sunday-school on the 26th inst. A suitable room is being sought in the neighborhood of Upper Street, N. The room at City Road, so kindly lent by Mr. Carlier, will certainly be too small in a few weeks, at the rate the attendance at each meeting is now increasing. A number of small Welsh Bibles are wanted, also a small harmonium. The treasurer is Miss Davies, the Dairy, 102 Caledonian Road, N., and the secretaries Messrs. D. D. Evans, 2 Eade Road, N., and Mr. Jones, 125 Caistor Park Road, Portway, West Ham, E.

Los Angeles, Cal. The past month has been a busy one. In spite of the unpleasant weather, our auditorium is still inadequate to take care of the crowds that attend our Sunday services.

Lynn, Mass.-Rev. Samuel B. Stewart is holding a successful series of four o'clock vesper services on the first and third Sundays of the month. Seven services have been held; and the interest, expressed by an overflowing church, is unchanged. The audience is mainly made up of people from other churches and nonchurch-goers.

Madison, Wis.-The success that has thus far attended the Sunday evening services at the Opera House has compelled a new forward movement upon our part as a simple matter of duty. At no one of the services has the large audience room-easily accommodating not less than twelve hundred people-held all who have sought admittance. Many persons, finding all seats taken, and in some instances standing room as well, have turned away disappointed and surprised. We cannot continue the Sunday evening services beyond the time announced. It seems a duty to provide for a morning service, to which the people who have attended and so generously supported the evening work may be invited in entire good faith. For that reason - and that alone we have decided upon a series of morning services at the Opera House, beginning February 23, and continuing six Sundays. A series of sermons will be given by Rev. W. D. Simonds upon a theme which, it is believed, will be of unusual interest to the people. The general subject is "The Truth about Religion." Special topics and dates as follows: February 23,

The World's Great Religions"; March 1,

"Spiritual Masters of Mankind"; March 8, "The World's Infallible Bibles"; March 15, "Does Religion stand or fall with the Miraculous?" March 22, "Virtue crowned in the Temple of Religion"; March 29, "The True Church of God and Man." It is proper to add that at these meetings all seats are free. Opportunity will be given to all to contribute such sums as they may feel able and may deem just and right in support of this movement.

Milton, Mass.-The Parish Committee wish to call attention to the letter which they have sent out concerning the interior repairs of the meeting-house, and which will be in the hands of the members of the congregation before the February Recorder reaches its readers. They wish to emphasize the fact that it is the business and the

privilege of each one to supply the means to keep the building in good repair; and they hope for as cordial response from those who can give only cents as from those who can give dollars.

Milford, N.H.-This society is at peace without being asleep. Its minister (Rev. A. J. Rich) preached his fifth anniversary sermon a few weeks ago, in which he reviewed the quarter-century history of the church, and found cause for congratulation in its evolution from a scanty beginning to its prosperous and strong present, with fine church edifice, a membership of nearly one hundred, no debt upon it, and money in the treasury. This church stands for more than for its own existence, and reaches out to be an influence in the community. It aims less to make converts to its sect than to make good citizens for the town, and to foster morality and brotherly love in all directions. It holds annually two courses of able lectures and sermons from talent outside, besides holding regularly Sunday evening services for six or eight months in the year. The lyceum lectures are from the best talent to be had, and have uniformly been a success. The course of free lay Sunday evening lectures this year has drawn upon the legal profession, in which leading statesmen discourse on "Good Citizenship," "The Mutual Demands of the School and the Public." This last was given last Sunday evening by the State superintendent of schools. Α course of lectures on "Foreign Travel" are being given by the pastor and other local talent, under the auspices of the Unity Club.

In a letter to the Milford Cabinet Rev. John C. Mitchell of Wilton says: "The Unitarian church of Milford has not only a model pastor, but also has a model church edifice, one of the finest buildings of its capacity in the old Granite State, solidly, artistically, modernly constructed. And the brave little society that worships in it is an example to all the churches in this vicinity as to liberality and consecration.

Think of it! A congregation of some hundred people, with no rich folks among them, made up of those of moderate means, pay their minister a salary equal to that paid by wealthy congregations numbering hundreds! Such devotion, such sacrifice, must ultimately win. May peace and prosperity crown the efforts of pastor and people in declaring a religion that blesses humanity and glorifies the Creator and Loving Friend of us all!"

Minneapolis, Minn.-All Souls' Church, which has recently settled Rev. Howard MacQueary as its minister, seems to be in a very flourishing condition. It has a rapidly growing Sunday-school and a newly organized Young People's Society. A tasty little folder has been issued, containing the topics of the Sunday discourses for the next few Sundays. On January 19 the morning topic was Who wrote the Gospels, and are they Reliable Histories?" The evening subject was "The Universalists' Idea of God."

January 26, "True and False Views of Jesus' Birth" and "The Universalists' Idea of Jesus' were taken up. On February 2, "Was Jesus' Mind miraculously developed?" and "Universalists' Idea of Man"; and on later evenings "The Universalists' Idea of the Bible" and "What is the Difference between Universalism and Unitarianism?" were considered.

Palo Alto, Cal.-On Sunday, January 12, a meeting was held at the house of Mr. J. S. Butler, Palo Alto, at which were present thirty persons desirous of organizing a society, whose purpose, as stated in the announcement of the object of the meeting, should be "the promotion of moral earnestness, and of freedom, fellowship, and character in religion, and which," the announcement further states, "shall impose no restriction on individual belief." More would have been present but for the threatening weather. Those present organized the Unity Society of Palo Alto. Prof. Hoskins of Stanford University was elected president, other offices and committees were filled, and a place for future meetings decided upon. It is the hope of the society to be able in the near future to build a suitable chapel; and Mrs. Wilkes, who has for some time been conducting the meetings, has promised substantial aid toward its erection, in case a good building lot is secured.-Pacific Unitarian.

Presque Isle, Me.-We have the cheerful report to make that our work is steadily progressing. A few new families have come to us this year, and the parish list now contains the names of thirty-seven heads of families. The total number of adults and children is one hundred and twenty-six. The average attendance at Sunday services is encouragingly larger than it has ever been before since the pres

ent pastor's coming. He has preached several courses of sermons this year, and is now toward the close of a series upon "The Growth of Religious Ideas."

The Sunday-school is at least holding its own in the matter of members, and is full of life and interest. The Lend a Hand Club now numbers twenty little people between the ages of seven and fourteen. Under its auspices a sociable was given in the vestry last evening; and the proceeds, which amounted to nearly $10, will buy new books for the Sunday-school library. The children were very enthusiastic in arranging and carrying out the programme, and the affair proved the happiest kind of a success. A leap-year party was given by the circle last week in Academy Hall. Dancing, whist, and refreshments were enjoyed by a large gathering of young people of all ages,-from eight to sixty.

Portland, Me.-A very successful course of lectures is being given in the First Parish Church under the auspices of the Women's Alliance. The Unity Club is now reading Shakspere, besides diligently carrying on its course in French history.

Portland, Ore.-The First Unitarian Society held its annual meeting on January 14. The attendance was the largest in the history of the society. The report of the treasurer showed the finances of the society to be in good condition, with unpaid subscriptions sufficient to meet the small outstanding debts. Reports of the Women's Auxiliary, Sunday-school, Christian Union, Post-office Mission, Young People's Fraternity, and the Channing Club, were presented by their several secretaries, and showed all to be in healthy activity. pastor's report showed an increase in the membership of the church and in the number of families in the parish, and called attention to several matters of importance. Messrs. B. S. Pague, E. C. Stuart, and C. H. Woodward were elected trustees for three years. After the business meeting adjournment was had to the chapel, where the Women's Auxiliary served refreshments and a delightful hour was spent with music and sociability.-Pacific Unitarian.

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Puyallup, Wash.-Dr. Acton preaches regularly for the society once a month. Rev. Mr. Falt (Universalist) and others preach monthly at McMillin.

Redlands, Cal-On January 5 the annual meeting of the Church of the Unity was held. The report of the treasurer was read, and directors were elected. It was the unanimous request of the congregation that the directors call Rev. J. Frederic Dutton, D.D., to the pastorate for the coming year. The board of directors has organized, with the election of E. A. Moore, president, Mrs. Charles Putnam, vice-presi

dent, J. J. Suess, treasurer, D. W. Willard, secretary, James A. Stone, collector. It has carried out the wishes of the congregation, and voted unanimously to extend a call to Dr. Dutton to serve the church for the ensuing year.

Saco, Me.-The Social Circle continues its charity, sewing in the afternoon; and the "social" part in the evening is largely attended by ladies and gentlemen and a good number of young people. At the last meeting of the Alliance the appeal sent from Bangor for aid in furnishing the church at St. John was read, with the result that the matter was put into the hands of the treasurer to raise as large a sum as possible. The ladies subscribed something at that meeting, which will doubtless be considerably increased.

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St. Louis, Mo.-Rev. John Snyder of the Church of Messiah is giving a series of short evening talks on the following subjects: February 2, "What we believe about the Trinity""; February 9, What we believe about Jesus Christ"; February 16, "What we believe about the Church"; February 23, "What we believe about the Future State"; March 1, "What we believe about the Vicarious Atonement." The attendance has been very good,—from seven to eight hundred people each evening. literary programme for the Wednesday evening meetings is as follows: February 12, "Two Italian Saints and their Homes, Miss Bulkley; February 26, "Benjamin Disraeli," Rev. Leon Harrison; March 11, "The Needs and Rights of Old Age," Dr. Love; March 25, "The German University, Dr. H. S. Pritchett; April 8, "The Necessity to Ethics of Religious Sanction,' Mrs. Albert Loth.

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Rev. M. J. Savage will address the Unitarian Club March 17 on "The Religious Situation," and will preach for us Sunday, March 15. We are looking forward to this visit with great pleasure, as few of us know Mr. Savage personally.

Mr. Moss rejoices in having finished his collection of $500 for the mission Sundayschool. They now have a new piano, and soon will have many new books in the library.

Salem, Mass.-The union services of the Unitarian churches have been held in the East Church on Sunday evenings in February. There has been a large attendance, and great interest has been shown in the services. The following subjects have been discussed: "If a Revival of Religion were to come, along what Lines might it be expected?" "Inspiration in the Light of Abraham Lincoln's Career"; "A Revised Version of Adam's Fall"; "The Secret of Washington."

-At the union service in the First Church on the last Sunday evening in January a large audience listened to a fine discourse

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-The Barton Square Alliance invited the New England Associate Alliance to meet with it on February 27. Papers will be read by Rev. E. R. Shippen of Dorchester, Mass., Woman's Part in Realizing the Social Ideal'; Miss Helena Dudley of Boston, "College Settlements"; Mrs. Edward C. Jordan of Portland, Me., "The Distinctive Features of Alliance Work"; and Miss Florence Everett of Dorchester, Mass., "The Unitarian Exhibit at the Exposition in Atlanta."

The Essex Conference is to meet at the Barton Square Church Wednesday evening, March 4, and Thursday, March 5. Rev. C. G. Ames of Boston will preach the sermon Wednesday evening. Rev. S. W. Brooke of Boston is expected to give an address at 11 A. M. Thursday; and at 2 P. M. Rev. F. A. Gilmore of Haverhill will give an address.

Salt Lake City, Utah.- The First Unitarian Society inaugurated on Monday evening a pleasing feature of its church life in the form of a parish supper connected with its annual meeting. Tables were stretched in four parallel lines the full length of the auditorium of Unity Hall, with seats for two hundred and fifty, all of which were occupied; while fifteen of the young ladies of the society poured coffee and looked after the wants of the company. When the supper was ended, the president of the society introduced the historian, Mrs. W. C. Jennings, née Martha Burgess of Boston, who read an interesting history of the church during the year 1895. This was followed by a poem of welcome to the new hall by Mrs. David Utter, née Rebecca Palfrey of Cambridge. The annual address was then delivered by the president of the society, Mr. Nat. M. Brigham, a former Massachusetts boy and Harvard man, who will be well remembered by Harvard men of the later seventies. Mr. Brigham was the last United States marshal of the Territory of Utah, and is the newly appointed marshal of the State. He has been the president of the Unitarian society since its beginning; and his earnest devotion to its interests has largely contributed to its successful struggle for existence during a period when so many new societies in the West failed. In his address he emphasized the need of unity, saying: "But the gratifying point to the liberal believer is that the churches which but yesterday were placing the greatest possible stress upon certain technical interpretations of the Bible are endeavoring with almost indecent haste to interpret the crying need of humanity. With the astuteness of politicians, churches are now studying the trend of the world's best thought. The ecclesiastical ear is very close to the ground: the laity is in the saddle. Sociology, in its relation to the

have