of Divinity upon President Livermore of the Meadville Theological School. This was a most fitting action; the only cause for regret is that it has been so long delayed. Col. T. W. Higginson says that the greatest of the "sorrows of authorship" is the inability to get leisure for reading. For the benefit of inquirers we give a list (with prices) of the books written by James Freeman Clarke. The list may not be entirely complete, but is very nearly so: Christian Doctrine of Forgiveness of Sin.... $0 50 Christian Doctrine of Prayer. Common Sense in Religion. Essentials and Non-Essentials in Re ligion. Paper.... 0 25 Cloth... Events and Epochs in Religious His- Legend of Thomas Didymus.. 0 50 3.00 125 1 00 0.50 print it in full. The passage as he wishes it to appear is as follows: "We hold him to be Unitarian' who emphasizes Freedom, Fellowship and Character as his three grand emphases. There is another great word which right willingly we would admit save for one does not enter is because to most minds reason: it is worship, and the reason it it still carries a more than ethical significance; it is the gate through which for them the 'God'-doctrine quietly passes in. That is why some friends want it in the motto, and that is why it must stay out; because this motto is not a summary of our intellectual beliefs, but indicates the basis of our fellowship, and we mean that basis to be ethical, not theological." "Notes on the Literature of Charities," is the title of a valuable pamphlet of 48 pages by Prof. H. B. Adams, of Johns Hop200 series of "Studies in Historical and Politikins University. The pamphlet is one of a cal Science" which is being published by the university named. It contains by far the best brief survey that we have seen of the literature of charity and philanthropy; indeed from no other single volume with which we are acquainted can one get anything like so full and clear a view of what is being done in this country and England for the suppression and prevention of pauperism and the improvement of the condition of the poorer classes. No one studying these subjects can afford to be without this admirable guide. Price, 25 cents. The Problem of the Fourth Gospel. Cloth Paper 0 25 Coffee Houses and Coffee Palaces in England. 0 20 Most of these works can be obtained from the American Unitarian Association, 25 Beacon St., Boston, by sending the price named. Rev. Dr. Spears, editor of the London Christian Life, Sir Edward Lawrence, and other English friends, have arranged for the immediate publication of a memorial volume of James Freeman Clarke's sermons. The sermons are to be the last eight he preached, on the Lord's Prayer. The book is to be small, perhaps 100 pages, and will be sold for an English shilling. An edition of 10,000 copies will be issued. On page 322 of our July issue we quoted a passage from Rev. W. Č. Gannett, which indicates in a few words the basis upon which he wishes Western Unitarianism to stand. A line just received from him requests us, if we have occasion to use the quotation again, to give the last sentence to the period, as it stands in the original article in Unity. He thinks this helps the reader to understand his meaning a little more fully. If so, we certainly very gladly Professor George T. Ladd, of Yale College, has written a valuable book, published by Scribners, on "What is the Bible? An Inquiry into the origin and nature of the Old and New Testaments in the light of modern Biblical study." It is a condensation and a popularization of his extensive work on "The Doctrine of Sacred Scripture," published two or three years ago. The point of view is that of a liberal orthodox and progressive development of the subject. It is not the object of the book to give the history of the Bible writings, but to consider their relations to religion and science. Such subjects as the history of opinions about the nature of the Bible, miracles, prophecies, the Bible as literature, revelation, inspiration, and the authority of the Bible, are thoroughly discussed, and in Under the title of "Metrical Translations and Poems," Houghton, Mifflin & Co. put out a dainty volume by Frederic H. Hedge and Annis Lee Wister. Dr. Hedge's quota contains some of the more difficult rhymed passages from Faust, followed by a few of Goethe's mystically religious poems, and some of the familiar lyrical ballads of this author, Schiller, Uhland and Körner. The second translator has included more authors, all of the lyric order,-Rückert, Geibel, Lenau, Chamisso, and others. There is a simplicity and beauty in the German lyric that at once invites translation and makes it extremely difficult to give a version at all approaching the original. In the present instance both the spirit and form of the German poems are generally retained, and the earmarks of translation are few. Dr. Hedge also contributes some original poems of a religious character, and a beautiful sonnet, "Florence in November." Poems. By Edward Rowland Sill, Boston. Houghton, Mifflin & Co., pp. 112. The death of Mr. Sill last year was a real loss to American literature, for he was beginning to be recognized as one of the sweetest and truest of our singers. He had not written very much-one small volume of poems besides the present. But the quality was so high, both in thought and versification, that he was attracting the attention of the best minds. The poems of the volume before us are nearly all very short; but, with few exceptions, each is a gem. and never feeds his hearers stones for bread. The poem is one of the many signs of the times, showing that the world is moving toward a more reasonable and helpful religion. Rev. T. De Witt Talmage. We are not partial to the theology of Mr. Talmage, nor to his peculiar style of oratory. But here is a paper covered volume of two hundred open pages which (excepting the last chapter, which does not properly belong to the series, and may be omitted) has very little of theology in it, and much of good sense upon such practical themes as Women who Fight the Battle of Life Alone," "Worldly Marriages," "The Dominion of Fashion," "What Can and What Cannot Make a Woman Happy," "Woman's Opportunity," and "Parental Blunders." It is well worth the reading, especially of young women whose lives are yet before them. NEWS FROM THE FIELD. Items of news are solicited from all our Churches and workers. But to insure insertion they must reach us ON OR BEFORE THE 1TH OF THE MONTH. This is vacation time, and our church activities are consequently much diminished. Our readers will not be surprised therefore to find us omitting, this month and next, our "Woman's Work" and "English Notes," and abridging our "News from the Field." All will be resumed in full force when the laborers are back in their places and the work begins again in the fall. The Ministers' Institute will meet Oct. 1-4, in Worcester, Mass. The two churches there offer their hospitality to all Unitarian ministers attending. All others will probably be given reduced rates at the hotels. A Wayfarer's Wallet. By Henry G. The following is the programme: Hewlett. London, Geo. Redway. This is a small volume of poems by a liberal Christian across the water. Many of the poems are tender and sympathetic in feeling, nearly all are fresh and inspiring. Particularly suggestive is "The Voyage of the Ages," which portrays the struggles of a Mariner with the Sirens of life. It seems to us likely to live. "The Worth of Life" is a noble appeal to lay aside a fault-finding pessimism and search for clearer visions of life's realities. "Dominus Redivivus, a Plea for the Christianity of the Christ," is the longest and most important poem of the book. It is clearly the work of one who has thought his own way to his opinions. Though somewhat iconoclastic, it does not tear away from faith's embrace anything that is really good. It gives us a vivid picture of the Episcopal church haunted by her ghostly efforts to adapt herself to "Time's widening scope." The Christ of this poem is thoroughly natural and real Monday, Oct. 1, 7:30 P. M.-Public worship. Sermon by Rev. H. M. Simmons, of Minneapolis, Minn. Tuesday, 9:30 a. M.— -Devotional meeting. 10:30 A. M., Essay by Rev. Brooke Herford, "The Aim and Method of Preaching," followed by addresses by Rev. M. J. Savage, and F. G. Peabody, D. D. 3:30 P. M., Business meeting and discussion of the morning subject. 7:30 P. M., Public meeting; Essay by Rev. A. P. Peabody, D. D., "Classic and Semitic Ethics." Wednesday, 9:30 A. M.-Devotional meeting, led by Rev. J. C. Jaynes, of West Newton, Mass.; 10:30 A. M., Essay by Prof. E. Emerton, of Harvard Divinity School, "The Conversion of the Germanic Tribes to Arian Christianity"; 11:30 A. M., Essay by Rev. W. W. Fenn, of Pittsfield, Mass., upon some point in New Testament Criticism; 3:30 P. M., Essay by Miss Zilpha D. Smith, Secretary of the Associated Charities of Boston, "Charity"; Address by Rev. E. E. At least five of our Universalist brethren have been made doctors of divinity by the colleges at the recent commencements, viz.: Rev. Messrs. J. C. Adams, Chicago, George H. Deere, Riverside, Cal., W. S. Crowe, Newark, N. J., J. C. Snow, Haverhill, Mass., and H. W. Rugg, Providence, R. I. Says the Christian Leader, "It is hoped and expected that these brethren will now, after the manner of such, deport themselves as grave divines." Athol, Mass.-Rev. Charles E. Perkins, who recently came to us from the Universalists, was installed pastor of the 2nd Unitarian Society, June 29th. Rev. E. E. Hale, D. D., preached the sermon, and Rev. W. C. Litchfield, Rev. H. H. Brown, Prof. J. C. Parsons, Rev. Dr. Putnam, Rev. Dr. Moors, Rev. C. P. Lombard, and Rev. N. Seaver, took part in the service. A large audience was present and a fine reception was held at the close of the service. The new pastor begins his work under hopeful auspices. -On Sunday evening, July 1st, the 11th Anniversary of the Sunday-school was held. There were recitations, music, floral offerings, addresses, etc. The occasion was a most happy one. one of them, we are glad to say, being our friend, Mrs. Emily Fifield. -Our church at Mt. Pleasant, Roxbury (Rev. W. H. Lyon's) has secured its new site, corner of Warren street and Elm Hill avenue, has paid for it, and is all ready to begin work upon the new building. Operations have been hindered by some difficulty in getting the purchasers of the old property to complete their argreement, but it is expected that this will now be immediately arranged and that the much hoped for enterprise will soon be actually begun. It is to be a handsome stone church, and it is expected will be ready for occupancy next summer. about half speed just now. Union services -Our Boston churches are running at King's Chapel, New South Church (Rev. G. are kept up throughout the summer at H. Young's), and for the first time our two Roxbury churches are uniting, the union services being held at Mt. Pleasant through July. Our first_Dorchester church is also open as usual, Rev. C. R. Eliot preaching through the summer, intending to take his vacation in September. -The Sunday School Society is busy preparing for next year's work. The annual meeting is to be held in Springfield about the middle of October. Mr. H. H. Lincoln, of East Boston, and Mr. E. C. Smith, of the Harvard Divinity School graduating class, were ordained June 24th and 26th, the former at the Second Church, Boston, and the latter in the chapel of Divinity Hall, Cambridge. Rev. C. D. Bradlee, a graduate of Harvard University 1852, who has been a clergyman in and about Boston, for 34 years, has received the degree of D. D. from Galesville University, Galesville, Wisconsin. Mrs. James Freeman Clarke and her two daughters are at Magnolia, where the family have spent their summers for so many years. Edward Everett Hale and family are spending their summer, as usual, at their country home in Matunuck, R. I. -Rev. E. A. Horton and family are at Cohasset. -Rev. H. W. Foote and family are occupying their cottage at Magnolia. Boston and Vicinity. There has been great excitement recently over the action of the school committee of the city in the case of Mr. Travis, for many years teacher of history in the English High School. Mr. Travis was charged by a Roman Catholic priest, on the strength of some reports by Catholic boys, with making disparaging remarks on the system of indulgences, basing them on some foot-notes about the Reformation period, in Swinton's history. Thereupon the committee--with, as is charged, very inadequate consideration and in deference to the strong Catholic ele--Rev. Geo. L. Chaney and family, of ment in the city--voted that the obnoxious book be disused in the public school, and that Mr. Travis be removed from his position and transferred to some other. Two great mass-meetings of citizens were held Wednesday evening, July 11, Fanueil Hall being crowded as in the old anti-slavery days, and an overflow meeting of 1,500 in Tremont Temple; very strong protests were made against the constant insidious efforts of the Catholics to obtain control of public education. Warm recognition was given to the fact that the two women members of the school committee were the only ones who voted against the recent action Atlanta, Ga., are spending July and August at their country home in Leominster, Mass. Buffalo, N. Y.-In a recent visit to this city we found the Unitarian church prosperous and happy under the leadership of its new minister, Rev. Pitt Dillingham, who, by the way, has recently married and gone over to Europe for a wedding trip. On the Sunday of the National Conference of Charities (July 8th) Dr. A. P. Peabody, of Cambridge, preached at the Unitarian church in the morning; and in the evening Mr. Charles D. Kellogg, Secretary of the Charity Organization Society of New York City, spoke on "Problems of Poverty and Pauperism." On the morning of the same day Rev. S. J. Barrows, of Boston, preached at the Universalist Church. We found everywhere, not only among Liberal Christians, but among all classes, religious and not religious, our former minister, Rev. Geo. W. Cutter, held in warmest esteem and honor, for the great breadth and usefulness of his ten years' work in the city. Camden, N. J.-Unity church has settled as its minister Rev. J. L. Corning, who has recently joined our fellowship from the Congregationalists. Chelsea, Mass. During July and August the Universalist church, S. W. Sample, pastor, and the Unitarian church, A. W. Martin, pastor, hold union services. In July the latter preached in the Universalist church, and in August the former preaches in the Unitarian church. This would be a good method to adopt in other places where there are both a Universalist and a Unitarian church. -Rev. Mr. Sample preached at Dubuque, Ia., on July 8th and 15th, and at Lansing, Mich., on July 29th. Chicago. On July 24th, Dr. Thomas preached at the People's Church his last sermon before vacation, on "Rest," closing with the words, "For another year we have together sowed the seed of thoughts, and prayers, and songs, and tears and joys, and now we turn aside to rest that we may work again." He will spend his summer in the East, visiting and speaking at the Universalist Grove Meeting at Weir's Landing, Aug. 6-12. -Prof. Swing summers in his cottage at Geneva Lake, Wis.; Mr. Utter has gone to Milton, Mass.; Mr. Jones into Wisconsin; Mr. Milsted and Mr. Adams stay at home. All Souls' (Mr. Jones') church will be open through the summer, with lay services. -A recent number of the Chicago Farmer's Voice contains a sermon by Mr. Jones on "The Tender Side of War," giving many very touching reminiscences of army life. Cincinnati, Ohio. A circular from Mr. Thayer informs us that the new church edifice which the First Unitarian Society is erecting will probably be ready for occupancy in the early fall. Greenfield, Mass.-The Prospect Hill School has closed a prosperous year. The report of Principal Parsons shows an increased attendance, and greater general advancement in studies than ever before. The trustees are considering the matter of erecting a new building for the use of the school. A brick structure, to cost from $15,000 to $20,000, is desired, and a committee of the board was appointed to consider ways and means of securing it. Harvard, Mass.-About one hundred pastors, delegates and superintendents of Sunday-schools, attended the fifty-fourth annual meeting of the Worcester SundaySchool Society, held June 27th, at the First Parish Church, Harvard. In the morning, after a devotional service, led by Rev. Ai S. Annis, reports of the secretary and treasurer were read, committees were ap"The pointed, and an instructive paper on Teacher as Pastor" was read and discussed. In the afternoon there were addresses on the subject,-"The Worth, Object and Needs of the Bible Class in the Sunday school." Iowa City, Iowa.-The Wesleyan University of Bloomington, Ill., has recently conferred the degree of Master of Science upon Rev. Arthur Beavis, pastor of the Unitarian Church here. -While Rev. O. Clute is at work as missionary of the A. U. A. in California, his family remain in Iowa City. He is expected home for a short visit early this month. Kalamazoo, Mich. Rev. Charles Ellis has resigned the pastorate of the Unitarian church. He came here last autumn, and, by reason of certain recommendations, succeeded in getting a foot-hold in the church. It was soon discovered that a moral cloud was hanging over him, and an effort was made by leading members, on this account, to prevent his becoming the pastor. But he carried the day, badly dividing the church. It is to be hoped that he will not be able to secure a footing in any he is under is removed. more of our pulpits until the cloud which Milford, N. H.-The Unitarian church dedicated June 19th, is one of the most beautiful in the state. At the dedication. services in the afternoon, the invocation and reading of the Scripture lesson were by Rev. J. B. Gilman, the sermon by Prof. F. G. Peabody, D. D., the address by Rev. Dr. Morison. In the evening there were addresses by Rev. W. H. Savage, Rev. J. B. Gilman and Rev. E. B. Payne. A fitting tribute was paid to Rev. A. M. Pendleton, who has had entire charge of the work of building, and a report was made by the treasurer stating that the society would be free from debt. Minneapolis, Minn.-In the death of Robert Hale, the Unitarian cause in Minnesota loses one of its ablest and most influential supporters, and the city of Minneapolis one of its most honored and useful citizens. He was one of the founders of the First Unitarian Society, and up to the time of his death a trustee; and in the movement to erect a house of worship for Rev. Kristofer Janson and his Scandinavian church he bore a leading part. Passing through an extended business career in the East, another in Chicago and another in Minneapolis, during which he was at the head of two important railroads and a board of trade he gained and kept the confidence of those with whom he had to do to a very unusual degree. The testimonies not only to his business ability, but to his moral worth, are extraordinary. New Orleans, La.-The annual financial report of the New Orleans Unitarian church indicates an increase of strength and prosperity from year to year. Much credit is due to Mr. Allen for the energy and perseverance with which he has carried forward the work in this important city under difficulties which to many would have seemed insurmountable. Springfield, Mass.-The Church of the Unity is to have six handsome memorial windows. The first of these was received a few weeks ago, and was erected by Hon. J. A. Rumrill, in memory of Grace Rumrill Miller and Charles P. Miller. It has for its subject the Good Shepherd, and has been, described as perhaps the handsomest specimen of stained-glass work for church use yet produced in this country. Mrs. H. B. Burt and Mrs. W. H. Wesson will erect one in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith; Mrs. J. M. Thompson one in memory of her husband, Col. J. M. Thompson; the children of Col. Geo. Walker one in memory of their father: Mr. Chester W. Chapin of New York and Mrs. J. A. Rumrill one in memory of their father and mother, and Col. George Bliss of New York one in memory of his parents. St. Louis, Mo.-After service on the first of July, the Church of the Messiah was closed, for two months. Mr. Snyder left at once to spend his vacation with his family at Nonquitt, Mass.-During the summer a new organ will be placed in the church. The one now in use was taken from the old church, and has never been considered quite in keeping with its present surroundings. -Early in the Spring the ladies of the Eliot Society determined to establish a public ice-water fountain. The money was raised and all plans made, when an unlooked for obstacle was encountered. It was necessary to obtain permission from the city authorities, and that proved to be a slow and tedious process. One of the trustees of the church is a member of the council, and has faithfully used his influence, but the consent of the Lower House has not yet been granted. The delay is greatly regretted by those who are interested in the work, as this is the season when the fountain would be most acceptable. It may yet be completed before the summer is over. -The Church of the Unity is also closed. -Mr. Learned will remain in the city. Ware, Mass.-Mr. B. W. Pennock was ordained pastor of the First Unitarian Church of this place, on June 27th. The council met at 12 A. M., and chose Rev. J. F. Moors, D. D., moderator, and Rev. G. H. Badger, scribe. At 2 o'clock the service of ordination be gan. Rev. O. I. Darling made the invocation, Rev. A. F. Bailey read the Scriptures, Rev. E. A. Horton preached the sermon, Dr. J. F. Moors made the ordaining prayer, the pastor, Rev. G. H. Badger extended the Rev. Grindall Reynolds gave the charge to right hand of fellowship, Rev. B. V. Stevenson gave the charge to the people, and Rev. F. W. Betts made the closing prayer. Mr. Horton took his text from Rev. iv: 5, "Seven lamps of fire which are the seven spirits of God." These he called: 1, The 3, Leadership of Jesus Christ; 4, Continueternal goodness; 2, Human responsibility; 6, The aim of religion, a type of life; and, ous revelation; 5, The perfectibility of man; 7, Belief in a universal church. The subject was ably handled and left a lasting impression upon the audience. The following churches were represented: Second of Boston, Brookfield, Barre, Northampton, Petersham, Palmer, South Natick and Warren. The A. U. A. was represented by the secretary and the state missionary. G. M. C. B. Weirs, N. H.-On August 3-5 there will be held a Unitarian grove meeting, at which will speak Rev. C. W. Heizer, Rev. J. B. Gilman, Rev. A. P. Putnam, Rev. Fielder Israel, Rev. Robt. Collyer, Rev. S. C. Beane, Rev. E. C. Abbott, and Rev. James Kay Applebee. Several distinguished laymen, also, will be there to address the laymen's meethotels and on the railroads, information coning. Reduced rates are to be given at the cerning which may be obtained from the Weirs, N. H. All other correspondence "Unitarian Grove Meeting Committee," should be addressed to Rev. E. C. Abbott, Lawrence, Mass. Wilton, N. H.-Rev. Frank L. Phalen, of this place, has finally accepted the call of the Unitarian Church at Brattleboro, Vt. He will begin his work there September 1. lamity has fallen upon the Unitarian church Winchendon, Mass.-A very sad cahere, and indeed upon the community in general. It is the sudden death of Rev. Charles H. Wheeler and his wife. They were driving, and having occasion to cross a railfreight train, causing their death almost way track, their carriage was run into by a instantly. Mr. Wheeler was practically the founder of the Unitarian church in Winchendon, having come here twenty-three years ago while the little handful of liberal people who had gathered themselves together were yet worshiping in a hall. Through his efforts a church edifice was erected; and all directly associated with his ministry. He the progress of the society since has been had made himself greatly beloved and very influential in the town, in educational matters, in charities and good works of all kinds. The funeral was largely attended.. Rev. E. H. Hall, of Cambridge, Mass., Rev. |