who passed away at Woodstock, Conn., July 30, the trustees desire to give expression, in so far as it is possible, of the great loss sustained by Unity Church as a society, and by every member of it individually.

Filled full of manly tenderness and the essence of spirituality, and with his evercheerful personality and beautiful faith in the divine rightness of the universe, Mr. Camp, as pastor, was able to bring to bear upon his church work faculties that are rarely to be met with in a single individual. His life and strength were ever for those who needed his help or sympathy; and his wise and timely words of counsel and sweet messages of comfort, hope, and trust, freighted, as they always were, with his own firm belief in the divine goodness and the inheritance of humanity in it, have brought new life and peace to many an aching heart.

In his long pastorate he so endeared himself to all with whom he was associated as to make his loss a personal one to every member of his congregation. His pastoral work was not confined within any boundaries, but included every state and condition of mankind with which he was brought in contact; and our loss is equally the sorrow of many a man and woman far removed from Unity Church, into whose lives he has brought new beauties, and in whose

hearts he has awakened new and better impulses.

A wide experience and knowledge of life, added to his natural sympathy and gentleness, enabled him to apply to the conditions surrounding him principles of pure living and right thinking with a directness and emphasis which only those who knew him could conceive. Unselfishness, of the kind which made the convenience and comfort of others paramount to his own, even in the so-called minor matters of life, was a predominating feature of his character; and he was never so entirely happy as when giving of himself to those whom he could serve.

As a neighbor, friend, and citizen, the same high purpose and pure living which characterized his pastoral work were manifest; and, in his absence from the field of work he loved so dearly, we shall miss an earnest, loving, and devoted minister, a kind and sympathetic neighbor, a true, warm-hearted, and honest friend, and a noble, loyal citizen.

May the principles for which he stood, and the precepts which he taught and lived so beautifully, long continue to influence and actuate the lives of those who survive him! His life, if counted by its span of years, was short, but, measured by the good he wrought, would its full span round out. "We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths;

In feelings, not in figures on a dial.

of Mr.

(An article commemorative Camp's life will be found on another page.-ED.)

Chicago, Ill. Memorial Chapel (First Church). Since the dedication of this chapel Mr. Fenn has preached upon the following subjects: "Freedom's Secret," "A Teacher's Creed," "For His Sake," "The Cult of the Microbe." It has been found impracticable to start a Sunday-school in the Memorial Chapel; but every Sunday, in the course of the regular morning service, Mr. Fenn preaches a ten-minute sermon to children. His subjects for July were "Playing Fair," "Giving in," "Sulking," "Taking a Dare." The attendance has been exceptionally good, considering the weather and the time of year.

The following is a description of the new chapel, written by the architect himself:

The chapel and social rooms form a low, spreading stone building, about 60 x 100 feet, thoroughly typical of an old English country church of the finest Gothic period. Particularly when viewed from the southeast, its red-tiled roof and its low porch, together with the pinnacles, daintily carved stone crockets, and general grouping of all Were it parts give a most artistic whole. only covered with ivy and surrounded by great trees, so pure are its lines,-it might almost be taken for a bit of old work.

The interior of the chapel proper, though small, for there are large social rooms at the rear,-naturally forms the climax of the design, and is even more artistic than the exterior. It is spanned by an unusually beautiful and perfect oak timber roof, with delicately designed double hammer-beam trusses of the same pure English Gothic moulding and character as seen elsewhere on the building; while the walls up to the very roof are of the most expensive Roman brick, shading from a very dark below windows to almost a cream at roof line, the whole forming a delightful harmony of color. At the front a large Gothic arch marks the pulpit recess, and forms a framework for the great stone mullioned window with its harmony of color in rich stained

glass. At one side of this arch are the organ and choir seats, the organ-pipes showing through tracery in high side arches.

The pulpit, furniture, and pews are all of special design, and perfectly carry out the unity of the scheme. The general and usual arrangements of heating, lighting, ventilation, and method of throwing different parts of building together by flexible doors, as well as all other practical questions, have been carefully studied, and are believed to have been successfully solved, and all in a manner to prove that to-day, as well as three hundred years ago, a building may be at the same time both thoroughly practical and thoroughly artistic.

Duxbury, Mass.-On the afternoon of July 15 Rev. Watson Weed was formally installed as pastor of the First Church of Duxbury. A number of ministers and members of neighboring churches were present. The sermon by Rev. Leslie W. Sprague was a splendid declaration of the great fundamentals of religion and an inspiring call to the higher life.

Rev. Charles A. Allen charged the pastor to work for true religious life and growth; and Rev. C. Y. De Normandie urged upon the people the necessity of being constant in co-operation with their pastor and in building up their church. There appears to be a good measure of life in this old church. The people respond to Mr. Weed's enthusiasm, and are working well in the church and the Sunday-school. The church seems full of healthy interest and activity. Mr. Weed's work through the spring and early summer seems to have inspired a feeling of hope and life into all interested. Meetings will be held in various parts of the town, and earnest effort will be made to recall this church to its old-time usefulness. We hope it may have entered on a new career of prosperity.

Hancock Conference. -The sixth annual session of this summer conference was held at Sullivan, Me., on August 24, in the new Union Church at that place. The conference is a gathering of the congregations of the summer preaching stations around Frenchman's Bay. The neighborhood has always been a favorite resort for Unitarian ministers, and never have the liberal people been more active than this summer. At South-west Harbor Rev. C. F. Dole has his summer home, and preaches in the district school-house. Opposite, at North-east Harbor, lives Rev. Samuel A. Eliot; and there is a handsome stone Union Church, seating some three hundred people, wherein union services are maintained throughout the summer. President Eliot is chairman of the Standing Committee; and among the preachers of this summer have been Rev. S. M. Crothers,

Rev. F. G. Peabody, Rev. S. A. Eliot, Rev. G. A. Gordon, and Rev. P. S. Moxom. At Bar Harbor there is a regular Unitarian church organization and a beautiful building. The church was without winter preaching last winter; but the summer services have been largely attended, and there is good prospect of the establishment of permanent services. At East Lamoine there is also a Unitarian organization worshipping in the Union Church. Rev. Albert Walkley, who has been a frequent and welcome summer visitor at Lamoine, is in charge this summer. At Sullivan Rev. H. H. Sanderson is preaching very acceptably in the new Union Church. The people are anticipating the conference with great pleasure, and will welcome a large attendance. Mr. Sanderson is also preaching at East Sullivan. At West Gouldsboro, in the Union Church, founded nine years ago by Mr. Eliot, Mr. A. Berglund of the Meadville School is preaching; and the church at Prospect Harbor is in charge of Mr. W. S. Nichols of the Cambridge School, while Rev. T. Van Ness lives only a mile away at "The Sands." Finally, at Winter Harbor, where the generosity of Mr. D. B. Flint built and maintains the Channing Chapel, there is regular preaching by Mr. Van Ness, Mr. Eliot, Mr. De Normandie, Mr. Stebbens, and Dr. Peabody. The bay is thus aided by this well-arranged line of liberal churches; and the annual gathering of the people is likely to be an occasion of even more than usual interest and pleasure.

The conference programme was as follows:

Morning Session.-10.30 A. M., opening exercises, conducted by Rev. H. H. Sanderson; address by the president of the conference, Mr. F. A. Noyes. 10.50 A. M., introduction of business, appointment of committees. 11 A. M., addresses on "Our Unitarian Message, Rev. Charles F. Dole, "A Message of Life"; Rev. Seth C. Beach, "A Message of Liberty"; Rev. Charles T. Billings, "A Message of Faith"; Rev. Charles G. Ames, "A Message of Jesus." Discussion. 12.30 to 1.30 P. M., recess and lunch at the Swiss Chalet.

Afternoon Session.-1.30 P.M., opening exercises, conducted by Rev. A. Berglund. 1.40 P.M., five-minute reports from the churches. 2 P. M., addresses on "Our Unitarian Work," Rev. J. Lewis Marsh, "The Unitarian Emphasis"; Rev. Walter R. Hunt, "Winter Work for Summer Churches"; Rev. Albert Walkley, "Work for the Christian Ideals"; Rev. Thomas Van Ness, "Work for the Kingdom of God." Discussion. 3.15 P.M., reports of committees. 3.25 P.M., closing exercises, conducted by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot.

Lancaster, Mass.-The people of Lancaster joined lately in doing honor to

Rev. George M. Bartol, D. D., the revered pastor of the First Church and the honored citizen for a half-century of the quiet old town; for it was the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination as minister and installation at the sacred old edifice. Not only were all the townspeople present, but many came from Worcester, Boston, and the nearer places. The church is dear to the Thayer family, as the grandfather, Dr. Nathaniel Thayer, was settled there for fifty years. The family was represented by Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer, who came from Newport, and Messrs. John and Bayard Thayer. The church was elaborately decorated. The exercises opened at three o'clock. Dr. Bartol made the opening address, and he was followed by Rev. Dr. E. E. Hale. A silver loving-cup from past and present members of the Worcester Association was presented to the pastor by Rev. E. A. Horton; and an elegant silver tea-service of twenty pieces was presented by members of the parish, who also gave $100 in gold. At the close of the exercises the company adjourned to the Thayer Memorial Chapel, where a reception was held. Rev. Dr. Cyrus Bartol, brother of the pastor, was unable to be present on account of his health.

Lancaster, N.H.-Mr. C. D. Reynolds was ordained and installed as pastor of the First Unitarian Society in this place last Thursday evening. The services were unusually impressive. The church was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns, and flowers, -the work of Mrs. Minnie Leith and Mrs. Mary Thompson, assisted by the ladies of the parish. The sermon by Rev. Robert Collyer was based on Mark i. 1, "The gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." The deep, eloquent words of the preacher made that old Gospel clearer and dearer than ever, just as new as if it had been heard for the first time. Rev. D. M. Wilson gave the right hand of fellowship. Other parts were taken by Rev. W. C. Litchfield of Littleton, Mr. J. H. Jones of the Groveton Mission, and Mr. J. S. Brackett of Lancaster. The quartette sustained their part in the anthems and hymns rendered. Mr. Reynolds comes to us well equipped for the manifold duties of minister and pastor. He comes among us not to tear down, but to build up, not to antagonize other faiths, but to broaden and deepen the Christian experiences, by bringing the religion of Jesus nearer the hearts and lives of the men and women of this parish and community.

Littleton, N.H.-The minister and congregation read together, at a recent morning service, the following "Declaration of Fellowship": "In the love of truth and in the spirit of Jesus Christ we unite for the worship of God and the service of man; and, as his followers, we accept the religion

of Jesus, holding, in accordance with his teaching, that practical religion is summed up in love to God and love to man. We believe in one God, the Father Eternal, whose righteousness, wisdom, and love rule the worlds. We believe in the holy spirit of cheerfulness, charity, and peace, which we would win and maintain. We believe in truthfulness, honesty of conduct, integrity of character, wise and generous giving, purity of thought and life. We believe that we owe our lives to the service of our kindred, our neighbors, the State, and mankind. We believe that obedience to duty is the way of life, and no one can do wrong and not suffer harm. We believe that no real harın can befall the righteous in life or death. We believe in the imitation of Jesus Christ, and all God's heroes, teachers, martyrs, saints, and benefactors. We hold to the brotherhood of those who love and serve man, and we believe in the life everlasting.

Montclair, N.J.-The contracts have been given out by the owner for the work on the new building on South Fullerton Avenue, the large hall in which is to be the home of the new Unitarian society in Montclair. Unity Hall, as it will be called, promises to become the centre of much spiritual and progressive work. The intention is to unite here, in a larger fellowship, on the basis of mental liberty, those aiming at the development of pure and high character, and, while keeping open to new light, realizing that all things tend to prove the divine power of the religion of Jesus, love to God and love to man.

Petersham, Mass.-Rev. Charles Tilden Sempers was installed as minister of the First Congregational (Unitarian) Parish on After Wednesday, August 18, at 11 A. M.

the

organ voluntary, Rev. Charles G. Ames, D.D., offered the prayer of invocation. An anthem by the choir followed; and then passages from Isaiah and Saint Paul were read responsively by Rev. F. C. Southworth of Duluth and the congregation. At the close of this reading, Luther's choral, "A Mighty Fortress, was sung by

all the people, still standing. After further Scripture reading by Rev. R. S. Kelleman of North Dana, Mass., a hymn written The sermon was by Mr. Sempers was sung. by Mr. Ames. Rev. Lyman Clark of Andover, N. H., gave the charge to the people, Rev. S. W. Sutton of Athol, Mass., the right hand of fellowship, Rev. G. W. Kinney of Petersham an address of welcome, and Rev. Samuel M. Crothers of Cambridge, Mass., the charge to the pastor. Mr. Crothers then offered the prayer of installation. After another hymn, also written by Mr. Sempers, the service closed with a benediction by the pastor. A correspondent writes that the services were very impressive, especially the sermon and the charge

Volume XII.

Number 10.

Paul's Letter to the Church at Philippi.

FOR God is my witness how I long

after you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge, and all discernment; so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

If there is therefore any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind; doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, counted it not a prize to be on an equality with God, but emptied him

self, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the

cross. . . .

So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God which worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings; that ye may be blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world, holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain. Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.

I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content, both to be filled or to be hungry, both to abound