The meeting of Tuesday morning would of itself have made the week a memorable one. It was a meeting of giant knights, with open visor and lance at rest. The subject, "Our Common Heritage and Sympathies," was presented most ably by Rev. Philip S. Moxom, D.D., and Rev. William E. Barton, D.D., for the Congregational division, and by Rev. George Batchelor and Rev. George L. Chaney for the Unitarians.

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In the evening, "Lines of Advance toward Unity," was the theme of Rev. A. M. Lord of Providence, R.I., and Rev. E. D. Towle. Wednesday brought a full day. morning session was taken by the younger men,-Rev. Messrs. Minot O. Simons, Billerica; Rev. Charles H. Porter, Jr., Hingham; Alfred Hussey, West Roxbury; and Charles J. Staples, Manchester; and their clarion call roused the sluggish blood of the most self-complacent or indifferent hearer. Unitarianism is a positive force so long as it can count on such as these. The work and aims of the Women's Alliance were convincingly given by Mrs. R. H. Davis of New York, Mrs. Eliza Sumner of Canton, Mass., and Mrs. Sarah F. Hamilton of Saco, Me. This is truly the right hand of the Church in all practical advance. The evening session was held at Appledore, so hallowed with associations and memories of that great soul who rejoiced and struggled, and rejoiced anew in the light, who has made this island a Mecca to thousands. The life of Celia Thaxter was most sympa

thetically and tenderly presented by Mr. John Albee, a close and lifelong friend of the poet, his picturesque personality adding to the beautiful pen-pictures he drew of this rare spirit. Songs from Mrs. Thaxter's poems, by Miss Mira Bell Ross, the wellknown teacher and vocalist, and Miss Evans of Montreal, with readings of choice poems by Rev. Philip S. Moxom, made an evening of rarest pleasure. There is an earnest desire that this beautiful tribute to Celia Thaxter be put in published, permanent form.

Thursday morning brought the "Sunday. school and its Interests," Rev. Edward A. Horton presiding. Rev. Orello Cone, D.D., spoke of the higher criticism as connected with the Sunday-school. Mrs. James A. Beatley and Rev. Thomas Van Ness presented interestingly practical details. Afternoon and evening were devoted to the Young People's Religious Union, with Messrs. E. J. Prescott and Charles H.

Porter, Jr., presiding. It was a happy thought to have each denomination present the aims of its society. Christian Endeavor, Rev. De Witt S. Clarke, D.D.; Epworth League, Rev. E. M. Taylor, D.D.; Baptist Union, Mr. Frederic T. Bailey; Christian Union, Rev. Ashley A. Smith;

Religious Union, Rev. Thomas Van Ness. The notably inspiring singing of the Union rally hymns will not soon be forgotten.

On Friday interest was given to the topic "Unitarian Emphasis in Religion" by Rev. J. P. Forbes, Taunton, Rev. E. C. Butler, Quincy, Rev. S. C. Beane, D.D., Newburyport; and to "Church Extension" by Rev. William Brundage, D.D., of Albany, Rev. J. L. Marsh, Saco, Me., Rev. E. E. Newbert, Augusta, Me., Rev. D. M. Wilson, superintendent for New England.

Laymen's Day had for speakers Mr. William R. Billings of Taunton on "Why I am a Churchman," Mrs. M. L. Carver of Augusta on "The Hebrew Psalms," Hou. James O. Lyford, Concord, N.H., and Mrs. R. H. Davis, "The Dangers that confront us."

The committee which had these meetings in charge, Rev. D. M. Wilson, Mr. T. H. Elliott, Mr. George W. Stone, Rev. F. L. Phalen, and Rev. Alfred Gooding, deserve and are receiving unstinted praise for the remarkable success of the meetings. There is a general desire that in some form they should be continued in years to come. fine solo work of Miss Ross, the accompanist of the convention, and the songs of Miss Marion H. Stearns of Brookline and Miss Hoyt of Portsmouth, gave great pleasure, and added much to the beauty of the services.

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Newport, R.I.-The annual meeting of the Channing Memorial Church was very largely attended June 28, there being considerable feeling in regard to the withdrawal of certain pew-holders and members of the congregation, owing to the legal separation which has recently been publicly announced between the present pastor and his wife. resolution suggesting the retirement of the pastor was, however, negatived by a vote of 48 to 11. A proposition was then made adjourning the meeting for four weeks, so as to give time to the Finance Committee of the trustees to prepare and submit at this adjourned meeting, some plan by which the deficiency in income could be met or the expenses reduced.

Norton, Mass.-Children's Sunday was observed at the Unitarian church Sunday, June 27. Four children were baptized. Rev. F. W. Holden preached an interesting sermon to the children in the morning. The Guild of the Good Shepherd, which has conducted evening meetings through the entire year, has suspended services during July and August. Union temperance services have been held once in three months at the various churches in town.

Portland, Ore.-After the stimulus the conference left us we have settled down

into steady ways again, approaching the summer vacation. Dr. and Mrs. Eliot have gone to Hood River, as usual, for the summer; and Mr. Wilbur is at Multnomah Falls, camping with a party of the boys of his Sunday-school, and exploring the many places of interest in that vicinity with them. The William G. Eliot Fraternity held its last Sunday evening meeting early in May. Plans are already in preparation for next year's work, in which the Fraternity's study class will take up Colonial History. The vesper services were discontinued at the beginning of June, for the season, and the Sunday-school at the end of the month. Morning services will be maintained without interruption during the summer, Mr. Wilbur remaining in the city for most of the time, relieved occasionally by Dr. Eliot or supplies.-Pacific Unitarian.

San Bernardino, Cal.- Unity Sundayschool held its last session, before closing for the summer vacation, on June 20. A number of parents and friends of the pupils were present to take part in the exercises. The flower service was read, and songs and recitat ons in praise of summer were given inst d of the usual lessons. In concluding

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programme, the superintendent gave a t review of the past year's work. n, in last September, the mothers of or four families met and agreed that would provide a place where their chilcould learn their Sabbath lessons in r own way, and where what was learned uld not have to be unlearned, it was not xpected that there would be more than a dozen to be taught. But the first Sunday proved that an underestimate had been made, for there were more than double that number. The school steadily increased, until in January there were forty names enrolled, and the attendance was good. The great drawback was the lack of sufficient teachers,-those that came could not be excelled in faithfulness or efficiency, but were too few in number,-the advanced class being too large. The lessons studied were the one-topic series,-"The Teachings of Jesus" and the "Beginnings of Christianity." To give additional interest, the lives aud works of some of the "Modern Disci

ples" were taken notice of, and emphasis laid on their religious belief, so that the young people should be fully impressed with the fact of how great a part of the world's work has been done by Unitarians. Taking everything into consideration, we feel that we have done well, and that the future holds great promise in store.-Pacific Unitarian.

San Francisco, Cal.: First Church.-Services have continued during June without in

terruption, but will be suspended for a part of July. On June 20 Dr. Stebbins preached a sermon on the Anglo-Saxon race, referring incidentally to the Queen's Jubilee, but dwelling especially on the rise and development of the race and the place it holds in the world to-day. Referring to the relations between England and America, he said: "It is the theme and historic idea of the Anglo-Saxon race to extend the power and blessing of constitutional government over the earth. Whatever selfishness, jealousy, and rivalry exist between nations, England and America are one in the great purpose for which nations are made, to establish justice and law and freedom on the earth. There is no interest so important to humanity to-day as the relation between Englishmen and Americans. No people or nations can have such influence on the opinions of the civilized world as this race that seems providentially to control the earthly destiny of humanity. The Sunday-school takes a rest during the vacation of the public schools. Pacific Unitarian.

Spring Valley, Minn.-Last February the People's Church was organized as an Independent Church. Dr. Harmon preaches or lectures each Sunday morning and evening in the Opera House. The average attendance per Sunday is about six hundred. The membership of the Sunday-school is nearly two hundred, of the Young People's Society over one hundred, of the Ladies' Aid Society over one hundred, and of the Mid-week Club seventy-five. The Young People's Society has had as many as one hundred and fifty at its Sunday evening meetings. The People's Church has taken a lease of the Opera House for five years, bought one hundred hymn-books for the congregation, has a chorus choir, four members of which are paid a salary for their service.

Wollaston, Mass. The Unitarian church has closed for the summer, after the most successful and prosperous year it has known. The services throughout the year and up to the date of closing, were exceptionally large. The Unity Club closed with a grand banquet, at which over one hundred members and about forty invited guests sat down.

Two weddings were celebrated in the church in June, in which month also the children's flower service took place, at which nine babies were baptized.

July 9 the annual Sunday-school picnic came off at Highland Park, Brockton, to which the children and their friends were conveyed in specially chartered electric cars.

Rev. James E. and Mrs. Bagley and family have now gone to spend a few weeks among the Green Mountains of Vermont.

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