AND JOURNAL. PHILADELPHIA, 921 ARCH STREET, SEVENTH MONTH 23, 1898. Paper, The Influence of Literature upon Character. Charles S. Thomas, Indiana. Discussion, Opened by Pauline W. Holme, Baltimore. Discussion General. Third SessioN, EIGHTH MONTH 24, P. M. Paper, Military Training, etc., Susanna M. Gaskill, Philadelphia. Discussion, Opened by Mercy Griffith Hammond, Ohio. Paper, Arbitration. Discussion, Opened by Isaac Roberts, Philadelphia. Discussion General. 1. Arrangements under the certificate plan (two-thirds for those attending from the Territory of the "Trunk fare, round trip), are available, provided there are 100, Line Association of Railroads." (This Territory is East of Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Erie, Pittsburg, Bellaire, O., Wheeling, Parkersburg, and Huntington, W. Va., but does not include New England.) 2. Within the Territory of the Central Passenger Association, (west of the places named in paragraph above, and east of Chicago), those attending can buy, on Eighth month 19 and 20, round-trip tickets, for one first-class fare. These tickets (1) are good to start on day of sale only; (2) allow no stop-off, either way; and (3) are good to return up to Eighth month 28. 3. For Friends starting from New York City, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, and Washington, a special train has been arranged for. Information as to this is separately given below, and arrangements for it are in charge of John Wm. Hutchinson, Park Department, Central Park, New York City, to whom all inWork among Colored People, Anna M. Jackson, quiries, (with stamp enclosed for reply), should be addressed. Superintendent. EIGHTH MONth 24, Evening. SPECIAL EXCURSION, B. & O. R. K. A special train will leave New York City on Eighth month 19. This train will go over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and its connections, to Cincinnati, where transfer will be made for Richmond. Passage Rates.-Information concerning the passagerate by this train should be obtained of John William Hutchinson, as below: Tickets for it will not be on sale at any ticket office, and can only be obtained through him. Sleeping Berths.-There will be Pullman sleepingcars attached. The charge for the use of these will be (additional to passage ticket): For full section, upper and lower berths, one way, $8.00 from New York and Philadelphia, $6.00 from Baltimore and Washington; for lower berth, (double), one way, from New York and Tickets are good to return on any train by same route to the 28th. If sufficient number are returning together a special train will be run, or cars will be reserved on a regular train as the requirements demand. For the acconimodation of those expecting to attend Ohio Yearly Meeting, tickets will be extended one week, with stopover privilege at Wheeling, W.Va. No further extension or stop-over privilege has been granted. Tickets from points between New York and Trenton Junction inclusive are sold at New York rate, between Jenkintown and Wilmington at Philadelphia rate, and between Baltimore and Harper's Ferry at. Baltimore rate. The rates will be given on application. Application for Tickets and Sleeping Berths, enclosing check or money order for same, should be received not later than Eighth month 1st. If any subsequently find they cannot go, tickets will be canceled and money refunded. Address, (enclosing stamp for reply), ' JOHN WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, Park Department, Central Park, New York City. BOOKKEEPER. — EXPERIENCED BUSINESS man desires employment. J. C. HANCOCK, 1932 Girard Avenue. W ANTED.-A SITUATION ON FARM FOR boy 18 years old. Must have three or four months' schooling during the year. Address A. T. EAVENSON, 20th and Wood Streets, Philadelphia. A POSTAL CARD RECEIVES PROMPT ATTENTION. 2103, 2105 COLUMBIA AVENUE, PHILA LIFE INSURANCE as a protection for families or old age. For rates, estimates, and results, address Wм. C. ALLEN, 401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. JOHN FABER MILLER, 325 SWEDE STREET, NORRISTOWN, PENNA. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. JOSEPH T. FOULKE, Abington Friends' School, For Boarding And DAY PUPILS OF BOTH Sexes. Near Jenkintown, Penna., 10 miles from Philadelphia. Under the care of Abington Monthly Meeting. Liberal course of study. Students prepared for college or business. The home-like surroundings make it especially attractive to boarding pupils. Students admitted whenever there are vacancies. Send for circulars to LOUIS B. AMBLER, Principal, Or Jenkintown, Pa. CYNTHIA G. BOSLER, Sec'y, Ogontz, Pa. Friends' Academy, LOCUST VALLEY, LONG ISLAND. A Boarding and Day School for Boys and Girls, under the care of Friends. Thorough instruction to fit for business or to enter college. Board and tuition $150 per school year. New Building with modern conveniences. For particulars, address PRINCIPAL FRIENDS' ACADEMY, A GOOD WORD EACH WEEK. POEM: RECALL, XXX., . 515 · 515 Course of study extended and thorough, preparing students either for business or for College. For catalogue, apply to PATRIOTISM-by Judge Jay, . 515 MEMORIAL OF ABIGAIL R. PAUL, . 515 GEORGE L. MARIS, Principal, George School, Penna. HANNAH YARNALL's Journey to Canada, Martin Academy, 517 Appeal for DUKHOBORTSI, London Yearly Meeting, 518 PRINCIPLES AND TESTIMONIES OF FRIENDS, No. 31: Gospel Ministry, 519 Under care of Friends. Thorough instruction. Liberal course. Prepares for Swarthmore and similar colleges. Primary, Intermediate and Academic Courses. Expenses very low. Send for catalogue. Near the beautiful borough of West Chester, Pennî. Forty-second School Year commences Ninth month 12th next. Beautiful and healthy location. Grounds, 27 acres. Mathematical, Scientific, Literary, and Linguistic Courses of Study. Also an Art Department. New Gymnasium. This school has been uniformly successful for nearly half a century. Pupils from almost every State. Eight instructors, mostly specialists. Terms, $190 a year. For illustrated Catalogue address the Principal. RICHARD DARLINGTON, Ph. D. West Chester, Penna. BRAINY" ASSISTANTS, OCEAN END OF TENNESSEE AVE., The house has been thoroughly renovated. It is well heated and home-like. OPEN ALL THE YEAR. M. E. & H. M. Humpton. The Pennhurst, Michigan Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. The house has every convenience, including steam heat and an electric elevator running to level of pavement. Open all the year. Send for illustrated booklet. CHARLES BURTON, JAMES HOOD. Practical House and Sign Painter, Office, 907 N. Thirteenth Street, HENRY C. ELLIS, Philadelphia, Pa. Durable Work House and Sign Painting. 112 N. TENTH ST. Residence, 404 N. 32d St. Pa. MONTGOMERY COUNTY MILK. CONSHOHOCKEN Special attention given to serving families. Office 603 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Penna. DAIRIES. JOSEPH L. JONES. SUCH AS TEACHERS, GOVERNESSES, TUTORS, STENOGRAPHERS, CLERKS, MATRONS, COMPANIONS, ETC., supplied without charge. Telephone 1-41-63 D. Established 1844. The Journal, 1873.} PHILADELPHIA, SEVENTH MONTH 23. 1898. A GOOD WORD EACH WEEK. XXX. GREAT is their peace who know a limit to their am Volume LV. {Number 30. MEMORIAL OF ABIGAIL R. PAUL. A MEMORIAL of Abigail R. Paul, prepared by the Monthly Meeting of Friends, of Philadelphia. As an encouragement to those who remain, and bitious minds, that have learned to be content with the ap with grateful appreciation of the love and mercy of pointments and bounds of Providence. 1 From "No Cross, no Crown." RECALL. WILLIAM PENN. PUT up thy sword, O Nation grand and strong! Put up thy sword: 'tis nobler to endure Than to avenge thee at another's cost; Put up thy sword: it hath not hushed the cry And find surcease from anguish but in death. Put up thy sword, O Country strong and free, So shall the world thy Star of Empire see, PATRIOTISM. Judge William Jay, of New York, 1849. HISTORY and daily observation compel the conviction that patriotism is more frequently professed than practiced, and that much which assumes the name and passes current with the world is utterly spurious. Yet it is also true that the patriotism which seeks the public good, in obedience to the Divine will, and in accordance with the precepts of the Gospel, far from being an imaginary, is a real and active virtue. It is, indeed, to be found in camps and senates, but these are not its exclusive nor its favorite haunts. This patriotism inspires many a prayer for the peace, virtue, and happiness of the nation, and prompts innumerable efforts and costly sacrifices of time and money for the temporal and spiritual welfare of our fellow-countrymen. Patriotism springing from obedience to God, guided by his laws, and exercised in official station for the national welfare, at the certain and willing loss of popular favor and personal advantage, is perhaps the highest perfection to which this virtue can attain. OH! the wrongs that we may righten ! our Heavenly Father, it is desired to make some record of his dealings with one of his children, who exhibited a childlike, trusting faith in his power to lead and guide. She felt, as expressed in her own words, "that the first great business was to keep close watch and ward over her own heart, seeing that out of it were the issues of life, and to take heed to her stepping, lest she stray from the 'straight and narrow way' appointed for her." Abigail Reeves Paul was born at Port Elizabeth, N. J, on the eleventh day of First month, 1830. The eldest of seven children of William M. and Mary Ann Paul (who were removed by death when the youngest child' was but six montns old), she shared with her sister the care and responsibility of the family, and this testimony is borne concerning her: "She was ever a loving daughter and sister, anxious to influence those around her for good." She tells of herself when but seven years of age, returning with her parents from the Yearly Meeting at Richmond, Ind., in which State they were then residing, that circumstances compelled them to accept the hospitality of strangers. After family prayers the host laid his hand on her head, and prayed most earnestly that "this little girl might be kept unspotted from the world." The circumstance made a strong impression on her, and she felt had an influence on her whole after life. Abigail began teaching school when in her fifteenth year, but afterwards attended the Boarding School of Mary S. Lippincott at Moorestown, N. J., for several sessions. The testimony of one who knew her at that time is, "as teacher, pupil, and companion her influence was refining and elevating. She naturally loved the good and the true." She taught at Alloway's Creek, Salem, and other places in South Jersey, the latter part of the time in the Friends' school. Later she had charge of the advanced classes in Eli M. Lamb's school in Baltimore. This proved too arduous for her health, and she was obliged to give up the position that was so pleasant to her, returning to Salem after a short stay in Philadelphia. Then ensued some years of great weakness and intense bodily suffering. After her health improved, she resumed teaching in Salem, until she finally came to Philadelphia in 1887, residing with her sister, a helpful, loving member of the family. It was not merely her scholarship and thoroughness which rendered her so valuable as a teacher, but the pure moral influence she exerted. She thought it not sufficient to instruct in book knowledge, but was even more concerned to assist those under her care in laying the foundation for good character and right living. Many remember the deep interest she manifested in her pupils, and her sympathetic companionship with them outside of school. From early childhood she was fond of writing verses, some of those produced in her maturer years giving fit expression to the depth of spiritual experience which had been her portion. Abigail had always been of a serious, thoughtful turn of mind, but there came a time when religious subjects took a still deeper hold upon her. While in Baltimore she was appointed to serve upon the Epistle Committee of the Yearly Meeting, and before entering upon that service she felt it her duty to remove the superfluous trimming from her bonnet and dress, and from that time gradually became plainer in her attire, until she finally assumed the garb in which she is most generally remembered. Although feeling it right to adopt that form of dress herself, she was very careful not to try to influence any one else to do so, neither did she judge others by their outward appearance. She attached much value to the social mingling with her friends, and made many opportunities to offer her hospitality to them. A Christian duty which she faithfully practiced was the seeking out of those in the more retired portions of the vineyard. She was not unmindful that the comprehensive teaching of the blessed Master embraced not only the keeping ourselves unspotted from the world, but also the visiting of the widows and the fatherless in their affliction. May her example be an incentive to those who remain in the puṛsuance of this most Christlike service. Early in her religious life she felt a call to the ministry; her qualification was believed by Friends to be in power and in truth, and her gift was acknowledged by Salem Monthly Meeting, Eighth month 27th, 1879. On the seventh of Fifth month, 1887, she was appointed Assistant Clerk of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Ministers and Elders, being the first woman Friend to occupy that position. Minutes of unity were granted her by Salem Monthly Meeting as she felt called to visit in Gospel love New York and Baltimore Yearly meetings, Warrington, Nottingham, and Bucks quarterly meetings. Having removed to reside within the limits of this monthly meeting, her certificate was received on the second of Eighth month, 1887. From this meeting she received minutes of unity to visit Baltimore and New York yearly meetings and Southern and Warrington quarterly meetings. In her sermons she set forth with great clearness the doctrines of our Religious Society as she understood them, endeavoring to impress upon Friends the necessity of purity and holiness of life and of works of practical righteousness. She was especially favored in vocal prayer; her expression of thankfulness to the Source of all good for our many blessings, and her earnest petitions for their continuance were very impressive. Her sympathetic nature, as well as her abiding faith, rendered her presence and her exercises in the ministry at funerals very acceptable. The many demands of this character upon her physical strength and her time were met with conscientious fidelity, frequently in cases where the persons were but slightly known to her. Her services upon these solemn occasions are doubtless remembered with gratitude and consolation. After attending all the sittings of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in 1894, and taking her usual active part in the proceedings, she felt called to attend New York Yearly Meeting, and was never quite well after. On account of physical weakness she was unable to be present at the Preparative Meeting of Ministers and Elders, held in the summer of 1894, and, as one of the evidences of her faithfulness to duty, we make the following extract from a letter which she addressed to that body: "Very gladly and thankfully would I gather with you to enter into the close self-examination which the reading and answering of these special queries always incites, and to share in the good things which may be handed forth for our spiritual sustenance; for these meetings are often to me solemn assemblies, a time of renewal of covenant and of a reverent realization that the Lord's banner over me has been love." A quotation from a personal letter is thought also to be worthy of repetition, since it summons to the ancient standard of direct revelation of the will of our Father: "I am trying to do nothing hastily or wilfully, but patiently to 'turn the fleece' again and again, hoping to see clearly what is right. In Eighth month she was stricken with violent illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, passing quietly and peacefully from earth on the eighth of Ninth month, 1894. Thus was removed from our midst one who, being dead, yet speaketh, for her loving counsel and her earnest desire that each might keep close to the Guide within, will long be remembered by those who were privileged to feel the influence of her gentle spirit. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Read in and approved by the Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia, held the twenty-second day of Twelfth month, 1897. SARAH J. ASH, ALFRED MOORE, Clerks. Read in and approved by Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting of Friends, held Second month 8th, 1898. ISAAC H. HILLBORN, SARAH GRISCOM, Clerks. PEOPLE talk about originality, but what is meant by that? As soon as we are born, the world begins to exert an influence over us, and that continues until our end. And what can we call our own except energy, power, and intention? If I could tell all I owe to not be much left over.—Goethe. my great predecessors and contemporaries, there would HANNAH YARNALL'S JOURNEY TO Comstock's to Abraham Lapham's, where Elias CANADA IN 1803. (Concluded from last week.) ON Seventh-day morning [8th of 10th month, 1803] we set out about sunrise and rode up the shore of the lake about nine miles to York; thence about a mile and a half further, to George Playters's, to breakfast. Here we were treated with much kindness. Next day we got to Yonge Street Meeting; a considerable number of people collected, and James Wilson and Mary Witchel had an open time in gospel labor; under which I felt very calm and quiet, and the people seemed well satisfied. We then entered on a family visit, and continued at it until Fifth-day, when Mary was too poorly to attend their week-day meeting; the rest of us went, and James and myself had an open season of labor. On our return found Mary better, for which I felt a degree of thankfulness, but she was not well enough to travel; which was a trial to us all. However, I thought I felt a degree of resignation to our allotment, even if it was to lay by for a time. We visited some families, and I may say that the Master entrusted me with more reward than I thought I deserved. May I praise his ever worthy name for his lengthened-out mercies to me, a poor creature. 15th. Mary continued very poorly, and I felt quite resigned, and a degree of thankfulness that I am able to render her a kindness in nursing her. I renewedly perceive that the Shepherd of Israel can so support the mind as to alleviate close trials. Next morning Mary was so much better as to attend meeting; it was a solid time, and the people seemed to have ears to hear, and some of them manifested a desire to do right. While Mary was poorly I visited some families, in company with Henry Widdifield, who resides here, among whom was James Playters, who went from our parts. On the 18th we parted On the 18th we parted with H. Widdifield, and set out for York; thence traveled in the rain, but were under no discouragement, the mind being strengthened with a belief that we were cared for. Reached Samuel Beckitt's at Pelham, where we tarried until First-day, except some visits in the neighborhood, and settling an unpleasant difference. The meeting on First-day was a solid parting opportunity; after which we set out with our faces homeward, and with peaceful minds, which I esteemed a great favor. On Second-day morning we went on to Tuscarora Indian village, where I felt my mind drawn to have a meeting with them. About forty men, women, and children, but they seemed unacquainted with stillness, -even lighted their pipes, smoked, talked, went out and in, till something was delivered by way of testimony, when they appeared to give great attention, and were solid, so that I thought it was felt over the meeting, and continued till it broke up. I felt composed in mind, under a belief that I had endeavored to be faithful in the little, and thought there was no harm done to Jew or Gentile. We went on about six miles, and found poor, cold lodgings. Rose early Rose early and traveled about forty-two miles to Batavia, where we tarried at Joseph Ellicott's. Thence by Nathan Hicks, Samuel Titus, and Simeon Brownel came in from a visit to their members who reside in Canada, at the bay of Canty, or Adolphus town, considerable number of the neighbors, of different persuasions, came in, and we had a religious opportunity to satisfaction. Next morning parted with our Long Island friends. and rode about six miles, when Mary Witchel became so unwell that we were obliged to stop. We put up at Nathan Herrington's, and next day, being Firstday, James Wilson and I returned to meeting, where Elias Hicks was highly favored in testimony. On Second-day morning, after a comfortable opportunity with William Shotwell and family, who were on their way to settle in Canada, we set forward and passed through Canandaigua town, where were many fine buildings. It stands near a lake of the same name, on a gentle ascent, and a beautiful situation. Fifteen miles further we arrived at Judge Potter's, an elegant building, and the country fast improving. I now feel a quiet mind, which is all that I have reason to expect, and more than I deserve, feeling myself as a poor worm in dust and ashes. We traveled on to Thomas Lee's, and put up. On getting there, a concern I had previously felt of having a meeting, revived with increasing weight, there being great openness at this place. Notice was spread, and a large company met next day, among whom were some of Jemima Wilkinson's followers. I found much relief of mind in this opportunity, and have renewed cause to say, we serve a good Master, who rewards amply for our labors. Next morning we left the place with sweet peace, and pursued the road homeward by Dolson's and the Painted Post; crossed Cohocton Creek, and down the Canistiere to Berry's, where we lodged. I was very weary, but my mind was preserved in a sweet calm; so that I believed the wilderness may be made a pleasant place. Here we had a religious opportunity with the family, which I felt to extend to some of the neighbors; but through mismanagement it was not effected. We then pursued our journey by Peter's camp, and over the Allegheny and Chestnut Ridge mountains, to the Blockhouse; thence to John Willson's, at Pine Grove, and attended their meeting next day, being first of the week. On Second-day morning again set forward with a calm mind, and arrived at William Ellis's about one o'clock. Here I was brought under an exercise about going thirty miles across the Allegheny mountains to Ecroyd's settlement. I dwelt under it till next morning, when it was proposed for us to set out homewards. I then opened my concern, and it being united with, we got ready as soon as possible, and traveled on through the snow over a very rough road till night, when we arrived at the place. I felt a belief that I was in the way of my duty, which reconciled difficulties. A meeting was appointed to be held next day at the house of Jesse Haines. It was held to the relief of my mind, a number of families of Friends being settled there. Passed an agreeable evening at Jesse Haines's, and next morning, setting out early, we |