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and his employees in a short time, but we rejoice to know it was all accomplished and the papers for warded to Washington in due time.

"Isaiah Lightner has again sent in his resignation. to take effect when his successor is appointed. Charles Hill, who has been employed at the Agency as farmer for many years and is a member of our Society, has applied for the vacant position and we have used our endeavors to have him appointed. The Santee and Ponca Indians have made wonderful progress toward civilization under the indefatigable labor and Chris tian care of Agent Lightner, yet they are measurably in a state of transition, and to have an Agent inexperienced and indifferent to their interests placed over them at this time would be productive of deplorable results, hence we have felt it to be our duty to urge the appointment of Charles Hill, but as yet we have no intimation that he will be appointed.

The Executi e Committee were requested to examine the act of Congress providing for a sale of the lands of the Sacs and Fox and Iowa tribes of Indians in Nebraska, and if need be, render such assistance as will secure these Indians their just rights.

"They were a'so instructed, when opportunity offers, to convey to President Cleveland and the Secre tary of the Interior and Indian Commissioner Atkins the high appreciation we entertain for the liberal policy inaugurated by the present Administration toward the Indians.

Some Friends continue to cherish an earnest interest in the establishment of a school by our Society for the education of Indian children. The subject being introduced by the reading of the minutes of our last meeting in Baltimore, on consideration the desire was expressed that the concern might remain lively with Friends, and, if sufficient one suragement was afforded, they might hold themselves in readiness to render assistance in that direction or in any other way that may open for the action of Friends, thus sustaining our ancient reputation as true friends

of the Indian race.

"Baltimore Friends informed the Convention that they have been furnishing Agent Lightner with funds each year to enable him to procure delicacies for the sick and infirm Indians and some comforts for the school children in addition to what the Government furnishes, and as several of the Yearly Meetings have not had any special charge of Agencies for some time past, it was suggested that the Convention appropriate fifty dollars ($50) for the above-named purposes, which was united with and our treasurer was directed to forward that amount to Isaiah Lightner. “Then adjourned to meet at the call of the Secretary.

LEVI K. BROWN, Secretary."

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-The statistical returns of London Yearly Meeting showed the total membership as 15,3×1, being 162 more than last year. The births were 172, being still much fewer than the deaths (241); 128 members had married in the year. These figures compare un favorably with the general population, owing largely to the peculiar character of our membership; many elderly persons and fewer of younger age. The admissions from the outside were 351 in the year, a larger number than in any year since the records were kept (1861). The balance of admissions over

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loss by resignation ani disownment gives, on an average of the last four years, a gain of 164 per There are 315 meetings and 5 629 habi ual attenders, non members. There is a constant loss, owing to the children of Friends marrying out of the Society.

-A report which was considered "very striking " was received in London Yearly Meeting from the Western Quarter of England. Herefordshire and Radnorshire Monthly Meeting had nearly trebled its membership in three years; 99 persons had been received by convincement in the last three years,— all were abstainers. The revival began with a series of meetings in some of the old meeting houses. That at Almeley, built by Roger Pritchard in 1660, was reopened last year, and 23 members, with double that number of attenders, now meet in it. Pales, a meeting long kept up by one solitary attender, an old man on crutches, now numbers 63 members, two The influx is the of them acknowledged ministers. result of the persistent work of twenty-five years past, although this was long in showing much fruit. It is an agricultural district, and was fruitful in sufferers in the early days of the Society."

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-There are twelve schools under the care of London Yearly Meeting, Ackworth taking the lead with 278, and Saffron Walden 143. The average cost per child is £30. How to provide school education for Friends of smaller means, and many newly received, was a question which received some attention. Many Friends object to the public “Board Schools ;" and day schools, to be kept by Friends, were suggested for children up to 12 or 13 years, the present boarding-schools being taken as finishing establishments.

THE OPENING OF A CLOSED MEETING-HOUSE.

Situated in a beautifully undulating and wooded part of North-East Herefordshire, about midway between Worcester and Leominster, and on a little branch line of its own connecting it with the former town, is the little market town of Bromyard, containing some 1500 souls. It is one of those too numerous places, that possesses a closed meetinghouse-closed save for an annual meeting which has been kept up by Friends from Leominster for some years past. The said meeting-house is a quaint but comfortable edifice, situated as ancient meeting houses main street of the town. are wont to be, down a long narrow passage off the

be done to resuscitate the meeting, with the co-operaA few Friends having a desire to see what could tion of the one resident Friend, arranged a series of meetings, for, as the bills announced-Gospel Service, Christian Fellowship, and Bible Study - which very correctly describes the character of the meetings. John Albright, Hannah Pumphrey, Frank Dymond, Caroline W. Pumphrey, and John Henry Pumphrey, were all by turns in twos and threes present, F. D. and H. P. being present most of the week.

There were little gatherings in the morning, and two public meetings, one at 3 and one at 8 P. M. ou each of the two First-days, and a public meeting at 7.30 each week-night. They commenced with au

attendance of about forty and steadily increased to eighty which was as many as the room would comfortably hold. We believe they were felt by all present to be good and solemn meetings, and many expressed a desire that they should be continued on Sundays if not on week nights, in which desire the Friends who were present at the concluding meeting so heartily united, that they announced that the meetings on Sundays would be continued, trusting that some other Friends may be drawn to assist in the work.

THE LIBRARY.

THEOLOGY OF NATURE AND REVELATION. By an amateur theologian.

This work, from the press of O. Hutchinson, of New York, comes before us for notice, bearing upon its title page for one of its mottoes, the words of Jesus to his disciples: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

The author tells us that his little book is intended for the perusal of those who dare to think for themselves. The spirit of inquiry is at this time very prevalent in the religious world, and he believes it a hopeful sign of the times, and looks for the best results from the earnest, candid search for truth now prevailing.

Many social visits were paid to the attenders, and Frank Dymond and Hannah Pumphrey, by invita tion, paid separate visits to Buckenhill, the residence of a gentleman who at his own cost maintains and He seems to recommend a reverent study of the natueducates fifty boys from Dr. Barnardo's Homes pre-ral world as a means of becoming better acquainted paratory to their going out to Canada. Some of the denominates the word of God, he believes to be also with its Creator. The study of the Bible, which he elder boys were present at several of the meetings. a potent means of attaining to a knowledge of the The workers trust that the effort that has been put highest wisdom. But he recognizes that many passforth will not have been in vain.-The Friend (Eng. ages are not "profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for lish). correction, or for instruction in righteousness," and consequently cannot be held "to be inspired of God.” God is love," and all Scripture that does not breathe the spirit of love or promote good works cannot be of God.

ITEMS.

PHYSICAL instruction is to be introduced into the New York public schools after the German method. THE Young Volcano discovered about one year ago ten miles south of Santa Maria, Cal., is still burning. THE brooklyn bridge is proving a profitable financial venture. In two years it has earned nearly $1,C00,000, and is increasing its earnings steadily.

THE entire Chinese collection at the New Orleans Exposition has been presented to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

THE Postmaster General has received a copy of the Postal Convention providing for the exchange of money orders between the United States and Japan. ratified by the Japanese postal authorities. The new treaty will go into effect on October first.

NOTICES.

A Meeting of Friends will be regularly held at the house of ThomasT. Hilliard, Cape May Pomt, N. J, on First day mornings, at 10.30 o'clock, until Ninth | month 27th. All interested Friends are cordially invited.

Friends' Meeting at Atlantic City, NJ.. at the

The perfectness of the law of God, which is the law of love all may well understand even now; perfect in design and execution, perfect in adaptation to all conditions of being, perfect in the certainty of its rewards and penalties, and it is perfect, converting the soul,

This law of God he speaks of here seems to be the rules of life and conduct that may be formulated from the Scriptures, and the laws of the regulation of the natural world that are revealed by the study of nature. teur theologian" in regard to the real and highest Of course we do not entirely agree with this "Amalaw of God of which man can have cognizance.

The Quaker has ever held that there is a true light which lighteth every man who cometh into the world. This is a supernatural light and grace given to man for his guidance, and it may be well considered superior to any other means of salvation. This light, dispelling darkness, produces faith. It is the light of Christ, a saving and sufficient light.

We hold also that when through sin and transgression this light in the soul grows dim-for only the nure in heart can clearly discern this perfect guiding light, he may, as did the Psalmist on like occasion, beseech the eternal goodness and mercy. “Open mine eves that I may behold the wonderful things of thy law."

SERMONS

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house of Elizabeth Newport, on Pacific Avenue, at SUNDERLAND P. GARDNER, 10.30 A. M., ou First-day mornings.

A Conference on Temperance, under the care of the Quarterly Meetings' Committee, will be held at FairHill Meeting-house, on First-day, the 12th inst., at the close of the meeting, about 4 P. M. All are invited.

On Third-day, the 14th inst. there will be an Excursion from Philadelphia to Ocean City and Sea Isle City for the benefit of Friends' Home for Children. Fare $1 for the round trip, for adults. Trains leve foot of Market street at 7 and 8.15 A. M. Returning leave Ocean City at 5 and 7 P. M.

We have no agent in Philadelphia, authorized to receipt for us, for advertisements but John Comly, or his clerks.

The Friends' Intelligencer Association, Limited.
HOWARD M. JENKINS, Chairman.

Delivered in Philadelphia, in Fifth month, 1895. Tobe i sned
In ramphlet form. Now in press. Wil be ready in a few days.
Orders received by
FRIENDS' BOOK ASSOCIATION, 1029 Arch St.
FOURTH ANNUAL

TRIP TO THE SEASHORE
(Via West Jersey Railroad)

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OCEAN CITY AND SEA ISLE CITY,
On Third-day, Seventh month 14th, 1885,

In aid of FRIENDS' HOME FOR CHILDREN, Joented at
No. 4011 Aspen St., West Philadelphia, Pa. Two Special Ex-
press Trains to Deenn ('te and Son Isle City leaving Market
St. wharf at 7 and 8.15 A. M. Retwining leave O conn Cityst
5 and 7PM. Round trip ticket, Adul ́s, $1,00; Child's 5 to 13
years, 50 cents. Further information and tickets can be pro-
cured from members of the Committee or of
FRIENDS' BOOK ASSOCIATION,
1020 Arch Street, Philadelphia.

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This Company furnishes ALL DESIRABLE FORMS of LIFE and ENDOWMENT INSURANCE at actual NET COST. It is PURELY MUTUAL; has ASSETS of nearly TEN MILLIONS and a SURPLUS of about TWO MILLIONS. Its policies are NON-FORFEITABLE and INCONTESTABLE. HENRY C. BROWN, Secretary.

SAMUEL C. HUEY, President.

THE UNION TRUST COMPANY,

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL

611 & 613 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA.

$1,000,000. | PAID UP CAPITAL

$500,000

Acts as Executor, Administrator, Assignee, etc., alone or in connection with an individual appointee. Executes trusts of every description known to the law. All trust assets kept separate from those of the Company. Burglar-Proof Safes to rent at $5 to $60 per annum. Wills kept in Vaults without charge. Bonds, Stocks and other valuables taken under guarantee. Paintings, Sta' uary, Bronzes, etc., kept in Fire-Proof Vaults. Money received on deposite at interest.

JAMES LONG, President; JOHN G. READING, Vice President; MAHLON H. STOKES, Treasurer and Secretary; C. R. PATTERSON Trust Officer. DIRECTORS:-James Long, Alfred S. Gillett, Dr. Charles P. Turner, William S. Price, John T. Monroe, W. J. Nead, Thomas R. Patton, John G. Reading, James S. Martin, D. Hayes Aguew, M D., Jos. I. Keefe, Robert Patterson, Theodore C. Engel, Jacob Naylor, Thomas G. Hood, Edward L. Perkins, PHILADELPHIA; Samuel Riddle, GLEN RIDDLE, Pa.; Dr. George W. Reiley, HARRISBURG, Pa.; J. Simpson Africa, HUNTINGDON; Henry S. Eckert, READING; Edmund S. Doty, MIFFLINTOWN; W. W. H. Davis, DOYLESTOWN; R. E. Monaghan, WEST CHESTER; Charles W. Cooper, ALLENTOWN.

GIRARD LIFE INSURANCE, ANNUITY AND TRUST CO.

OF PHILADELPHIA,

2080 CHESTNUT STREET.

INSURES LIVES, GRANTS ANNUITIES, ACTS AS EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE COMMITTEE OR RECEIVER, AND RECEIVES DEPOSITES ON INTEREST.

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INSURES LIVES, GRANTS ANNUITIES, RECEIVES MONEY ON DEPOSIT, ACTS AS EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN, TRUSTEE, ASSIGNEE, COMMITTEE, RECEIVER, AGENT, ETC.

ALL TRUST FUNDS and INVESTMENTS are kept separate and apart from the ASSETS of the COMPANY. PRESIDENT, SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY. VICE PRESIDENT, T. WISTAR BROWN. VICE PRESIDENT AND ACTUARY, ASA S. WING MANAGER OF INSURANCE DEPT., JOS. ASHBROOK TRUST OFFICER, J. ROBERTS FOULKE. Reuben Wilson

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WANTED

A suitable Friend as Matron of Friends' Boarding House. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD AND LEASED LINES,

Application to be made to

R. N. WEBSTER,

2031 Locust St., Philad'a.

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ON AND AFTER APRIL 18, 1885.
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION.
* Daily.
Daily, except Sunday.

"New York and Chicago Limited" of Pullman Pal

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Erie Mail and Buffalo Express, except Saturday.. Kane Express.......

Lock Haven Express.

On Sunday the 4.30 a.m. runs to Renovo.
Martinsburg Express, 24.30 and 7.40 a.m. Chambersburg and
Hagerstown Express, 27.40 a.m. and 5.40 p.m.; daily at 4.30
and 11.50 a.m.

Shenandoah Valley Express, with through car to Chattanooga,
every week-day, 5.40 p.m. Sundays at 11.50 a.m. and New
Orleans Express, daily, at 4.30 a.m.
Harrisburg and York Express........
Mail Train...............

Harrisburg Accommodation......................
York and Hanover Express..

York, Hanover and Frederick Express..
Columbia and York Express......

SCHUYLKILL DIVISION.

25.40 p.m.

*7,00 a.m.

2.15 p.m.

$7,40 a.m.

21.30, 11.50 a. m. 25.40 p.m.

For Manayunk, Conshohocken and Norristown, 6.00, 7.25, 8.55 and 10.30 a.m., 12.05, 2.20, 3.35, 4.32, 5.10, 6.20, 7.50, 9.35 and 11,40 p.m. On Sunday, 8.28 and 10.22 a.m., 1.00, 2.35, 5.10 and 8.35 p.m. For Phoenixville, Pottstown and Reading, 6.00 and 8.55 a.m. 2.20, 4.32 and 6.20 p.m. Sundays, 8.28 a.m., 1.00 and 5.10 p. m. FOR NEW YORK.

Express on week days, 3.20, 4.35, 5.00, 5.45, 6.50, 7.30, 8.20, 8.30, 11.00 and 11.15 a.m. (Limited Express 1.30 and 4.50 p.m.), 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6.30, 7.10, 7.40 and 9.16 p.m. and 12.01 night. On Sundays, 3.20. 4.35, 5, 5.45, 8.30 a.m., 4 (Limited Express, 4.50), 6.30, 7.10 and 7.40 p.m. and 12.01 night.

For Brooklyn, N. Y., all through trains connect at Jersey City with boats of "Brooklyn Annex," affording direct transfer to Fulton Street, avoiding double ferriage and Journey across New York City.

Express for Boston without change 6.30 p. m., daily.

For Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Ocean Beach, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park and Long Branch, 6.50 and 11,15 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. on week days. For Freehold, 5.00 p. m.

Daily except Sunday: Express for Easton, Delaware Water Gap, Scranton and Binghampton, 8.20 a.m., 12.01 noon and 6.30 p.m. For Scranton and Water Gap, 4.00 p.m. FROM MARKET STREET WHARF. Express for New York via Camden and Trenton, 8.50 a.m. on week days. Trains for Trenton, connecting for New York, 6.20, 7.30, 10.30 a.m., 12 noon, 2.30, 4.30, 5.30 6.30 p.m. On Sundays, 5.45 p.m. PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND BALTIMORE RAILROAD.

TRAINS LEAVE NEW BROAD STREET STATION.

For Baltimore and Washington, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20, 9.10, 10.16 and 11.59 a.m.. 12.30 (Limited Express), 4.02 and 6.03 p.m. For Baltimore only, 5.05 and 11.00 p. m.

On Sunday, 12.20, 3.45, 7.20 and 9.10 a.m. For Baltimore only, 11.00 p.m.

For Richmond, 12.20, 7.20 and 11.59 a.m. (Limited Express, 12,30 p.m.). On Sunday, 12.20 and 7 20 am.

CAMDEN AND ATLANTIC RAILROAD. Trains will leave as follows:

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CHARLES E. PUGH, General Manager,

No. 838 Chestnut Street.

S. E. Cor. Broad and Chestnut Sts.
No. 4 Chelton Ave., Germantown.
No. 324 Federal Street, Camden.
J. R. WOOD,
General Passenger Agent.

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