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' ’ 7 sl 5 ' A f P 2 A Pr Ul PA -, fl m7 F ‘ 4 iu I ' ov O * ‘ od OI Ving ' ] FP ‘ H n 7 5 ' b . U a p 5 a F t wr _ D , F , hae | t N oI 5 ae . , " p tL , a ar ee oa] y ) R ae Fe Ml ’ w® ae | ’ an | ’ ’ ¢:\. ‘ "| — 5 A . A Eh wii . 4,08 a’ oy Perera eee eee) s ree rTryh) co ery Pree PUTT Taal Pa errs Pr wre r er reer eee et ete eee eee eee ee) rs fi, | en ( EEE =O Oe OPP eee eee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee eee Accesston No. 39-4&- FRIENDS’ LIBRARY, STACK cass} XT lo Oe sook )h As THE LIBRARY OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE 1492-1909 ee THE GIFT OF Tasnade’ Lilaouny. Plaids =~ 4 MO. 2 6 193 9 oui ACCESSION NO. hs ‘ y bagi Ot Oct PA a _ — Siety-thiry Annual Report OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the Second of Eleventh month, 1892. PHILADELPHIA: PRINTED BY GEO. M. D. BELLOWS, 8. W. corner Fourth and Appletree Streets. 1892. 0 YRARGIS SA1 Sp3SjS09 OROARSVAN Se BX 1602 | SBSA5 a 142-190 q ‘ ee TLE A Re ee OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. EPHRAIM SMITH, Secrerary. HENRY HAINES, Treasurer. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. CHARLES RHOADS, JAMES WHITALL, JOHN W. BIDDLE. MANAGERS, ¢ THOMAS P. COPE, ELTON B, GIFFORD, WILLIAM HESTON, JOSEPH ELKINTON, RICHARD RANDOLPH, GEORGE VAUX, S. MASON MCCOLLIN, M. D., EDWARD SHARPLESS, | JOSEPH W. LIPPINCOTT, | ELLWOOD COOPER, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, | JOSEPH K. CALLEY, |_MARY H. GRISCOM, | ESTHER A. HAINES, | ELIZABETH RUSSELL. STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. ELTON B. GIFFORD, 510 Marshall Street. PRINTING COMMITTEE. WILLIAM HESTON, Frankford. ESTHER A. HAINES, 457 North 6th Street. WM. T. ELKINTON, 119 South 4th Street. COMMITTEE ON PROPERTY. HENRY HAINES, 518 Pine Street. EPHRAIM SMITH, 1110 Pine Street. GEORGE VAUX, 1715 Arch Street. COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND AGENTS. ELLWOOD COOPER, 322 North Fortieth Street. JOSEPH ELKINTON, 921 Clinton Street. S. MASON McCOLLIN, M. D., 1823 Arch Street. EDWARD SHARPLESS, 304 Arch Street. JOSEPH W. LIPPINCOTT, 460 North 7th St. JOSEPH K. CALLEY, 409 Chestnut Street. ELIZABETH RUSSELL, 4106 Westminster Avenue. : The following Friends have been appointed to act as HELEN HOPKINS JONES, BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT, ELIZABETH RHOADS, MARTHA G. SHEPPARD, SAMUEL C. MOON, COMLY B. SHOEMAKER, MARGARET J. SCOTT, DEBBIE ©. PASSMORE, ISAAC HALL, ELIZABETH D. EDGE, SUSANNA F. SAVERY, HARRY E. MOORE, HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, WILLIAM B. MOORE, JOSEPH TRIMBLE, MARY H. WICKERSHAM, GULIELMA SMITH, CHARLES L. HUSTON, SARAH W. PAXSON, ANNA T. GRIFFITH, LOUISA W. PARKER, HANNAH W. ROBERTS, SAMUEL WOOLMAN, JOSIAH WISTAR, MARIA S. REEVE, WILLIAM BISHOP, BEULAH 8. EWING, SAMUEL A. BACON, LYDIA H. DARNELL, ISAAC C. STOKES, WILLIAM H. SAVERY, ANNE BALDERSTON, A gents. GERMANTOWN (Phila.), Pennsylvania PITTSBURG, MARPLE, MEDIA, MORRISVILLE, POTTSTOWN, WARD, CONCORDVILLE, WAGONTOWN, DOWNINGTOWN, WEST CHESTER, WEST GROVE, LONDON GROVE, CHRISTIANA, CHESTER, KENNETT SQUARE, PARKESBURG, COATESVILLE, AQUETONG, WEST CHESTER, PENNSDALE, P. 0. MALVERN, MARLTON, SALEM, MEDFORD, WALNFORD, GREENWICH, HADDONFIELD, MOUNT HOLLY, RAHWAY, WILMINGTON, COLORA, New Jersey Delaware Maryland Who are authorized to draw upon our Agent, Edwin P. Sellew, No. 116 North Fourth Street, for copies of the Scriptures and for further information in connection with their distribution. TO THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. = The Managers report that for the year ending Ninth Month 30th, 1892, there were issued from the Depository 1951 Bibles, 3202 Testament and Psalms, and 39 Testaments; making a total for the year of 5192 volumes. This is against 4705 volumes last year, being an increase in the distribution this year of 487 volumes. The number of books sold was 1109, which includes 949 ‘Testament and Psalms, purchased by the Trustees of the John Livezey Fund, to be disposed of among the colored people of the South ; and 74 volumes purchased by the Philadelphia Auxiliary Association; 3795 were donated to individuals, schools, &c., and 288 were furnished to Agents, of whom there are now 32 under appointment in different eT of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. The distribution in the States of Pennsylvania wi New Jersey has been 939 volumes ; and 4253 were disposed of in twenty-four other States of the Union, one Territory, the Dis- trict of Columbia, British Columbia, Africa, and Japan. No printing has been done during the past year, but several editions of our books will need replenishing in the near future. The stock on hand is as follows :—of bound volumes 75 Reference Bibles, 4 Medium Bibles, 209 School Bibles, 331 Testament and Psalms, 12 mo., 45 do. 18 mo., 36 Testaments, 12 mo., 43 do. 18 mo., and 5 Revised Version Testaments, making a total of 747. In sheets, 100 Reference Bibles; 200 Medium, and 300 School Bibles, and 550 12 mo., and 950 18 mo. Testament and Psalms ; in all 2100. The cost of steck on hand is estimated at $887.18. By reports received from 26 of our Agents, we learn that the distribution of Bibles and Testaments through them has 7 exceeded that of recent years, showing an increased interest in the objects of the Association. One Agent states that nearly all that he had distributed were “ given to colored people who were anxious to get them and promised to read them.”” Another remarks, “ ‘Those who were the recipients of them seemed glad and thankful” for the gifts. We desire to call the attention of Friends to the Revised Version of the Old and New Testaments. A sufficient length of time has now elapsed since these were given to the public, to enable us to form an opinion of their worth. We have no hesitation in saying that many obscure passages in the old ver- sion are rendered clear in the new, and that the views of Friends in the latter are, in many instances, confirmed. We desire that encouragement may be given to their circulation ; and hope our Association may feel prepared to keep a stock on hand at our Depository, and to recommend their distribution. The annual report of the Treasurer, duly audited by a Com- mittee of the- Board, is presented herewith. On the 28th of the Fifth Month last, our valued friend and Agent, John S. Stokes, was removed by death, in his 85th year. He had faithfully discharged the duties of his office for twenty-five years, and we wish to record our sense of his patient labors in daily attendance at his post after advanced years had come upon him. Kindly and sympathetic in his disposition, and ever watchful to serve the cause of Christ, which was so precious in his estimation, he took a hearty in- terest in the distribution of the sacred writings which were under his care, and commended their precepts to others by his Christian example. Edwin P. Sellew has been appointed Agent to fill the vacancy thus occasioned. On behalf of the Board of Managers. ELTON B. GIFFORD, Secretary. Philadelphia, Tenth Month 24th, 1892. 8 Summary of the Treasurer's account for the year from 10th mo. 1st, 1891, to 10th mo. 1st, 1892. RECEIPTS. Balance 10th month Ist, 1891... .....+.4.45 + $248 40 Interest on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan. . . . 23 84 «* Philadelphia City Loan ........ - 210 00 " “ Deposit in-Benk .,. =» -.-«. 9; Sheen 13 43 _ “ Mortgage. oon nts 1 45 ne 85 00 c “Debenture. Bond . . . 0: «5% «ee 75 00 From Donations’; .0<°: 4. = 2. s +.s) © een 13 00 «°" Subscriptions 20. et 8 oe ee 90 00 ‘Bale Of Booms. i... Se tS 477 05 «Rents of Real Hatate 0... oe 1,650 00 $2,885 72 PAYMENTS. Paper and Printing ... . . 6 .)- «)» 400) ah $35 00 Binding 4) (oc). slidesisi pe’) 2d 926 20 Taxes and: Water Rent +: -+..« ¢- | sieen+y 90 ee 377 62 Salary of Agent and Incidental Expenses. . . .. . 686 25 Repairs to Real Estate... .. +--+ +++++--s 9 07 Cash Balance 10th mo. Ist, 1892 ......... 851 58 $2,885 72 We have examined the above account, and compared the pay- ments with the vouchers, and find it correct ; and certify that the balance on hand 10th mo. Ist, 1892, was eight hundred and fifty- one rev dollars. And have also examined the securities, which consist of five hundred and thirty dollars of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation. Company loan; three thousand five hundred dollars, loan of the City of Philadelphia; one thousand five hundred dollars of The Mortgage Trust Company loan; and a mortgage for seventeen hundred dollars, secured upon premises No. 1027 Norris Street. JOSEPH ELKINTON,} Gyn mii ELLWOOD COOPER } Pee Philadelphia, Tenth Month 11th, 1892. CONSTITUTION OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. ARTICLE I. THE designation of this Society, shall be “‘ The Bible Association of Friends in America.” ARTICLE I. The objects of this Association shall be, to encourage a wider circu- lation, as well as a more frequent and serious perusal of the Holy Scriptures, and to promote a more accurate knowledge of their in- valuable contents. ARTICLE III. The attention of this Association, shall be first directed to furnishing the Bible to such members of the Religious Society of Friends, as may not be duly supplied; and also, as its funds will permit, to other persons, ARTICLE IV. Any person paying to the Treasurer of this Institution, Twenty dol- lars at one time, or two dollars annually, and being a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall be a member of this Association. ARTICLE V. The Officers of this Association shall be, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Committee of Correspondence, and a Board of Managers. ARTICLE VI. The Association shall appoint annually, fifteen of its members as Managers, to conduct its business. ‘They shall be entrusted with the printing and distribution of the Holy Scriptures, in such manner, and at such prices, as they may judge proper, consistent with the objects of this Association. ‘They shall have the power of filling such vacancies 10 in the list of Officers, or of the Managers, as may occur in the recess of the Association; and of calling Special Meetings of the Association whenever they may deem it expedient. A report of their proceedings shall be laid before the Association, at its Annual Meeting. ARTICLE VII. A Committee of three persons shall be appointed annually, to corre- spond with Societies or individuals, on behalf of this Association, under the direction of the Managers. ARTICLE VIII. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and keep in trust, all monies and title deeds, and papers relating to the real estate of the Association ; he shall pay all orders drawn by it or the Board of Man- agers; shall make a quarterly statement of his accounts to the latter ; and he shall also make an Annual Report to them at their Meeting in the eleventh month, of his receipts and payments during the past year; which report shall be submitted, after due examination, to the Annual Meeting of the Association. He shall deposit all monies received by . him, on account of the Association, in its name, in one of the Banks in the City of Philadelphia, and pay all orders by checks; and he shall keep the accounts in a separate book, provided for the purpose. ARTICLE IX. All the Officers of the Association shall be e2-officio members of the Board of Managers; and seven members shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE xX. Each member of the Association shall be entitled to a return of one- half of his life or annual subscription, in Bibles or Testaments, at the society’s lowest prices, at any time during the year in which the subscription is made, under such regulations as the Managers may establish. ARTICLE XI. Such members of the Religious Society of Friends, as may form themselves into Bible Associations, under the rules recommended by this Association, shall be considered as Auxiliaries, and entitled to privileges hereinafter provided. | | 11 ARTICLE XII. The full amount paid by Auxiliary Societies to the Treasurer of this Association, shall be returned to them, if demanded within the current year, in Bibles and Testaments, at the lowest prices, subject to the regulations which may be established by the Managers; but all sums not so demanded, shall remain at the disposal of this Association, to aid in promoting its general objects. Auxiliary Societies complying with these regulations, shall be entitled to send delegates to attend the An- nual Meetings of the Bible Association. ARTICLE XIII. Every person paying to the Treasurer of an Auxiliary Society, the sum of Twenty dollars at one time, or two dollars annually, and being a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall, on producing a receipt for such payment, be entitled to the privileges of membership in this Association. ARTICLE XIV. The Annual Meetings of the Association shall be held in Philadel- phia, on the evening of the first fourth-day in the Eleventh month, at which time the Officers shall be appointed. ARTICLE XV. No alteration shall be made in this Constitution, but at an Annual Meeting, and with the consent of two-thirds of the members present. ARTICLE XVI. Any member of this Association, ceasing to be a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall cease to be a member of this Asso- ciation. 12 Rules for the government of Auxiliary Associations. The objects and Constitution of the Bible Association of Friends in America, having the approbation of this meeting, it Is agreed, that a Society be now formed under the following rules, to be called the “ Auxiliary Bible Association of Friends,” for the purpose of supplying Friends and others, in this vicinity, with the Holy Scriptures, encouraging the frequent and serious perusal of them, and promoting a more accurate knowledge of their invaluable contents ; also, of co-operating with the Bible Association of Friends in America, in furthering their important objects in other places. RULE I. The membership in Auxiliary Associations shall be confined to members of the Religious Society of Friends residing in the District covered by the Auxiliary, and in other respects be limited by the qualifications imposed by the Constitution of the Auxiliary Association. RULE Il. The Auxiliary to make rules for its own government, subject to the approval of the Managers of the Parent Association, and in harmony with its objects and rules. RULE III. All monies received by the Auxiliaries from the sales of Bibles, Testaments, &c., or from donations or subscriptions, shall be used in accordance with, and for the promotion of the objects of their Association as set forth in the Preamble to these Rules: And all such monies not expended directly by the Auxiliary shal] be paid, on or before the 30th day Ninth month of each year, to the Agent of the Parent Association. Reports of their work shall also be forwarded to him as early in the Tenth month as practicable, with such other matter and information as they may deem of importance or interest to the Managers thereof. BY-LAWS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Adopted Sixth Month 4th, 1888. Section 1.—Stated Meetings of the Board of Managers shall be held the first Second-day in the Third, Sixth, Tenth and Twelfth Months, at 12 o’clock, M. Src. 2.—Special Meetings of the Board of Managers may be call- ed at the request of three members in writing, stating the object thereof. Sec 3.—Seven members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Managers for the transaction of business (in accordance with Arti- cle IX. of the Constitution. ) ORDER OF BUSINESS. Sec. 4.—1. Calling the Meeting to Order. . Reading the Minutes. . Report of Agent. “ “ Standing Committees. a“ * Special “6 . Unfinished Business. 8. New Business. 2 3 4, ‘% ‘ "Treasurer. : 5 6 7 Src. 5.—At the first Stated Meeting of the new Board of Mana- gers, (in each year,) it shall proceed to the appointment of its Secre- tary and Standing Committees, to serve for one year, or until their successors are chosen. 14 Sec. 6.—There shall be appointed by the Board of Managers the following Standing Committees, to be composed of three members each, excepting that on Gratuitous Distribution, which shall have seven, to wit: Committee on Printing. Committee on Property. Committee on Distribution and Agents. Sec. 7.—The Secretary shall be intrusted with the duty of keeping a proper record of the business transacted at the meetings of the Board of Managers, with the preservation of two copies (when printed) of the several Annual Reports, to he deposited in the bookease at the Deposi- tory rooms of the Bible Association, and with such other service as the Board may direct. Sec. 8.—The duties of the Standing Committees shall be as follows, to wit: 1.—The Corresponding Committee shall have intrusted to them the duty of corresponding with societies and individuals on behalf of the Association, and the gratuitous distribution of Bibles and Testaments, beyond the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. 2.—The Printing Committee shall be intrusted with the duty of keeping up the stock of Bibles and Testaments at the Depository and o have printed such editions of them as may seem best for sale and distribution ; it shall also have the care of the plates belonging to the Association, and see that they are kept in good condition. 3.—The Property Committee shall have intrusted to them the care of the Real Estate, keeping the same in repair, and the renting of rooms. 4.—The Committee on Distribution and Agents shall be intrust- ed with the duty to advise and assist the Agent of the Association in the gratuitous distribution of Bibles and Testaments within the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. They shall also have the care of appointing Agents, from time to time, to assist in the circu- lation of our publications in such locations as may seem desirable ; to correspond and advise with them, and make a report to the Board annually at its stated meeting in the Tenth month. 15 Src. 9.—Each Manager shall have the right to distribute gratuit- ously, such Bibles and Testaments to deserving persons as he may deem proper, not to exceed the value of five dollars worth annually. Src. 10.—The Treasurer is authorized to pay all bills for work done or materials furnished the Association when examined by the Com- mittee that ordered them, and having been approved by the signatures of two members of such committee, or for incidental expenses and salary by the Agent of the Association. Src. 11-—The Fiscal Year of the Association shall close with the thirtieth day of the Ninth month. Src. 12.—Vacancies in the officers of the Association or the Mana- gers, also committees thereof, may be filled at any stated meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for the purpose—stating the object thereof to each member. (See Article vi. of the Constitution.) Src. 13.—Amendments or additions to these By-Laws may be made at any stated meeting of the Board, when offered in writing and ap- proved by a majority of all the members thereof. 16 FORMS OF LEGACY. 1. Form of a Bequest of Personal Estate. “I give and bequeath to A. B. and A. C. and the survivor of them, and the executors and administrators of such survivor, the sum of in trust for the use of an Institution in Philadelphia,. known by the name of ‘The Bible Association of Friends in America,’ and to be paid by the said Trustees to the Treasurer for the time being. of the said Institution.” 2. Form of a Devise of Real Estate. “T give and devise to A. B. and C. D. and their heirs, all that (here describe the property) together with the appurtenances, to hold to them the said A. B. and C. D. and the survivor of them, and the heirs of such survivors for ever; in trust nevertheless for the sole use- and benefit of an Institution in Philadelphia, known by the name of ‘ The Bible Association of Friends in America,’ and upon this further trust, absolutely to dispose of, and convey the same, either in fee, or for such other estate, and in such way and manner, as the members. of the said Association shall, at any meeting or meetings, order, di- rect and appoint.” The Depository of the Bible Association is at No. 116 North Fourth street, a few doors above Arch street. Communications respecting the business of the Office may be addressed to Edwin P. Sellew, Agent. | BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Depository No. 116 North Fourth Street, (up stairs,) Philada. REVISED PRICE LIST OF BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS, Sixth Month 2d, 1879. Reference Bibles, 8 vo. with ee ee sprink Rais tas fe évve nce < $4 a Record, Index and Concordance. } green, plain Edges ig sdduesn coh. 3: 36 Medium Bibles,...........ceseeeees do. do. GO, cus sepgusmetseercccttsoecss 1 00 School GOs” cas ca cwecacdtavetvcss do. do. GO. scssdbedabares badectecuss 50 Testament and Psalms,.-.++.+++++. 16 ap, te... ce oe Testaments,...seseeeceeecececeeeee § 12 mo, half sheepye+.-ceseereseceveveccsees esas 30 18: do. Chobiass osccceces, sum pERh Ys Suk cub eecrin’ 15 LIFE Alsop, Othniel.* Allen, Charles.* Abbott, Timothy.* Burrough, William.* Bacon, Thomas.* Bacon, Mary.* Bartram, Kebecca S.* Bartram, Rachel C.* Bettle, Edward.* Brown, Moses.* Brown, Jeremiah.* Bettle, Samuel.* Bettle, Samuel, Jr.* Bettle, William.* Bousted, James.* Bacon, George Vaux.* Bacon, William Henry.* Balderston, Mark.* Brown, T. Wistar. Cleaver, Elizabeth.* Cope, Jasper. * Cope, Rebecca.* Cope, Marmaduke C. Co lins, Isaac.* Collins, William M.* Collins, Martha L. Cresson, Sarah E.* Cooper, nae. a Coates, M Coates, Sidney. * Crukshank, Joseph.* ‘Cope, Thomas P.* Cope, Alfred.* Cope, Israe].* Cope, Sarah B.* ee ins, Elizabeth C. pe, Henry.* ‘Coates, Sarah.* Cameron, Angus.* Cresson, John H.* Crew, Benjamin J.* Crew, Jacob Lewis. ‘Collins, Rebecca. Dawson, Mordecai L.* Dickinson, Sally Morris.* Davis, Tsaac.* Dilks, George.* MEMBERS. Ely, Joseph.* Elliott, John.* Evans, Thomas.* Elfreth, Jacob R.* Ely, Richard Elias. Ellis, Evan T. Fisher, James C.* Fox, Joseph.* Fox, Joseph M., M. D. Guest, Elizabeth.* Guest, Anna.* Gregory, Margaret.* Greeves, James R.* Gaskill, Sarah C.* Gifford, Elton B. Harvey, Isaac.* Hacker, Jeremiah.* Humphreys, Richard.* Hodgson, William, Jr.* Hilyard, Abraham.* Hoskins, John G.* Hunt, Uriah.* Hallowell, William, Jr.* Hacker, Isaiah.* Hallowell, John.* Haines, Henry. Hancock, William. Huston, Charles L. Hoopes, Benjamin. Johnson, Jane.* Johnson, Martha M.* Jones, Benjamin.* James, Thomas C.* James, Elizabeth M.* James, Rebecca C.* Justice, Jacob.* Justice, Margaret.* Jeanes, Amos,.* Jenks, Julianna.* Justice, Phebe Ann.* Justice, Elizabeth.* Jones, William F. Kimber, Thomas.* Kite, Thomas.* Kirkbride, Ann. *Deceased. Loyd, Elizabeth S.* Loyd, Thomas.* Loyd, Thomas, Jr.* Lawrie, George G. Lewis, Enoch.* Logan, Mary Norris.* Logan, Sarah Elizabeth, Lippincott, John.* Lippincott, James 8.* Morris, Isaac W.* Morris, Israel W.* Morris, Abigail. Morris, Samuel B.* Morris, Samuel. Morton, Anna.* Morrison, Anne D.* Mifflin, Ann.* Mifflin, Lloyd.* Morris, Israel. Mason, Samuel.* Morris, Hannah. Matlack, Joseph B. Maule, Martha. Maris, Edward M. D. Morris, Hannah L. Nicholson, Lindzey.* Nicholson, Abigail.* Nicholson, Elizabeth.* Nicholson, Ann.* Nicholson, Samuel P. Nicholson, Richard Lindzey. Nicholson, Coleman L. Peirson, John.* Parke, Hannah.* Pots, Ann.* Paul, Joseph M.* Paul, John, Jr.* Paul, John.* Paul, Hannah.* Pennock, Abraham L.* Pennock, George. Pennock, Joseph Liddon. Pearsall, Elizabeth.* Peirsol, Mary.* Parke, Dr. Thomas.* Paul, Joseph.* Paxson, Timothy.* Perot, Elliston.* Pemberton, Henry.* Pennock, Mary C. 18 Pennock, Ann, Pennock, Sarah, Jr.* Pennock, Abraham L., Jr Pennock, Isabella L., Jr. Peirson, Elizabeth.* Robinson, George.* Remington, Job B.* Richardson, Joseph.* Richardson, Sarah.* Richardson, John.* Randolph, Edward.* Roberts, Charles,.* Rakestraw, Joseph.* Ran..olph, Richard.* Randolph, Elizabeth E.* Randolph, George F.* Randolph, Nathaniel.* Randolph, Edward Taylor.* Richardson, Richard.* _ Rhoads, Charles. Rhoads, Elizabeth. Roberts, Charles, Sharpless, Blakey.* Starr, Lydia.* Sellers, David. Scattergood, Thomas.* Scattergood, William.* Sheppard, Catharine.* Smith, Grizzel.* Smith, Thomas.* Smith, Newberry, Jr.* Snowden, Leonard.* Snowdon, Joseph.* Sharpless, Townsend.* Sansom, William.* Stewardson, Thomas.* Stewardson, George.* Sheppard, Samuel C.* Smith, George R.* Smith, Robert.* Smith, Daniel B.* so ae eppard, Margaret.* Sheppard, Oatharine.* Sellers, Samuel.* Starr, James.* Sharpless, Charles L.* Smith, Ephraim. Thomson, Peter.* Thomson, Jesse.* *Deceased. Taylor, Charles W. Thomas, William.* Trotter, Joseph.* Trotter, Nathan.* Taylor, Jesse W. Tatum, Amy Y.* Vaux, George.* Vaux, James.* Vaux, Roberts.* Vaux, Thomas Wistar. Volans, Mary C. Wistar, Thomas.* Wistar, Thomas, Jr.* Wistar, Elizabeth Waln.* Williams, George G.* Williams, Charles.* Willits, Jeremiah.* Warder, Benjamin H.* Warder, Rebecca §8.* Wood, Thomas.* Wayne, Sarah. Waln, S. Morris.* ANNUAL Allen, Elizabeth. Allen, John C. Allen, Samuel.* Allen, Martha D. Allen, Rebecca J. Abbott, Ruth 8. Barker, Priscilla.* Booth, Thomas.* Bonsall, Isaac.* Brown, David 8.* Brown, Mary.* Branson, Thomas.* Bettle, Thomas.* Beesley, Theophilus E., M. D.* Biddle, John Bonsall, Edward H.* Bacon, Mary Ann.* Bromley, James.* Brooks, Rebecca P. Biddle, William. Biddle, James. Barton, Amy 8., M. D. 19 Waln, Jacob 8.* Waln, Edward.* Wistar, Sarah, Jr. Wistar, Caspar M. D.* Wistar, Bartholomew.* Wistar, John.* Warrington, Joseph M. D.* Warder, William 8.* Williams, Richard.* Williams, George.* Wood, Horatio C.* White, Josiah.* Wilson, James R. Waln, Lewis.* Willits, Charles L.* Wood, Stuart. Wood, Walter. Yarnall, Ellis.* Yarnall, Sarah H.* Yarnall, Edward.* Yarnall, Charles,* Yarnall, Francis C.* SUBSCRIBERS. Carter, John.* Conrad, Solomon W.* Cowgill, Mary.* Coates, Benjamin.* Canby, Charles.* Cresson, Joseph.* Cope, Francis R. Cope, Thomas P. Coates, Sarah H. Carter, John E. Conard, Thomas.* Cresson, Charles C. Cadbury, Elizabeth. Comfort, Howard. Coates, Mary. Cresson, Sarah H, Cooper, Ellwood. Cadbury, Joel. Ellis, Charles.* Elkinton, George M.* Edwards, William L.* Evans, William, * Deceased. Elkinton, Joseph. Elkinton, Thomas. Elkinton, William T. Fawcett, William.* Farrington, Mary L.* Farnum, John.* Fry, Jacob W.* Furman, Abigail C. Green, Sarah.* Grandom, Hart.* Gibbons, Joseph.* Gaskill, Charles C.* Gibbons, Naome.* Gifford, Mary P. Gifford, Clara P. Hoskins, Eleanor.* Howell, Joseph.* Hartshorne, Richard.* Hartshorne, Hugh.* Huestis, Isaac, M. D.* Heston, William. Haines, Rebecca B. P. Huston, William P. House, Susanna. Jones, George (England).* Jenkins, Halliday.* Jenkins, Jabez.* Johnson, Mary M.* Jacob, Joseph P. Jones, Gulielma M. , Jenks, John 8. Jordan, Jane. Kirk, John (S. C.).* Large, Dorothy.* Lloyd, Sarah.* Lowry, Edward 8. Morris, Stephen P.* Maxfield, Stephen.* Maule, Ann.* Morris, Isaac P.* Morris, Catharine W.* Morton, Samuel C.* Morris, Paschall.* Moon, Samuel C. McCollin, James G. Morris, Jane. * Deceased. 20 Newhall, Paul W.* Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Offley, Ann.* Phipps, Mary.* Potts, Frances.* Pile, John L. Pennock, E. Eldridge. Pearsall, Henrietta W. Reeve, Ruth.* Roberts, Elizabeth.* Richards, D. M. Russell, Elizabeth. Russell, Robert H. Russell, Henry C. Shober, H. Regina.* Smith, Morris.* Snowden, Myles.* Smith, Richard.* Smedley, William.* Smith, Sarah E. Sharpless, Ruth H. Sharpless, Anna P. Stokes, Walter P. Sheppard, Martha G. Sharpless, Edward. Taylor, Mary.* Troth, Samuel F.* Townsend, Edward Y.* Thompson, Joseph P. Thorp, Benjamin S. Thompson, James B. Trimble, Stephen M. Trimble, Joseph. Vaux, George, Jr. Wistar, Elizabeth.* Wood, Charles 8.* Whitall, John M.* Wood, Caleb. Wood, Richard. Woolman, Thomas. Williams, Henry S. Wilkins, Lydia A. Webster, George S. Wistar, Mary. Sixtp-fourth Annual Report OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the First of Eleventh month, 1895. PHILADELPHIA: PRINTED BY GEO. M. D. BELLOWS, No. 36 Norra FourtuH STReEer. 1893. OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, EPHRAIM SMITH, Secrerary. HENRY HAINES, Treasurer. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. CHARLES RHOADS, JAMES WHITALL, JOHN W. BIDDLE. WANAGBRS., THOMAS P. COPE, JOSEPH W. LIPPINCOTT, ELTON B, GIFFORD, ELLWOOD COOPER, WILLIAM HESTON, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, JOSEPH ELKINTON, JOSEPH K. CALLEY, RICHARD RANDOLPH, MARY H. GRISCOM, GEORGE VAUX, ESTHER A. HAINES, 8. MASON MCCOLLIN, M. D., ELIZABETH RUSSELL. EDWARD SHARPLESS, STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. ———_—_—_—_—— o- <> --+ eo _____ SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. ELTON B. GIFFORD, 719 Market Street. PRINTING COMMITTEE. WILLIAM HESTON, Frankford. ESTHER A. HAINES, 457 North 6th Street. WM. T. ELKINTON, 119 South 4th Street. COMMITTEE ON PROPERTY. HENRY HAINES, 518 Pine Street. EPHRAIM SMITH, 1110 Pine Street. GEORGE VAUX, 1715 Arch Street. COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND AGENTS. ELLWOOD COOPER, 322 North Fortieth Street. JOSEPH ELKINTON, Media, Delaware Co., Pa. S. MASON McCOLLIN, M. D., 1823 Arch Street. JOSEPH W. LIPPINCOTT, 460 North 7th St. JOSEPH K. CALLEY, 409 Chestnut Street. ELIZABETH RUSSELL, 4106 Westminster Avenue MARY H. GRISCOM, 3715 Baring Street. | " The following Friends have been appointed to act as HELEN HOPKINS JONES, BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT, ELIZABETH RHOADS, MARTHA G. SHEPPARD, SAMUEL C. MOON, COMLY B. SHOEMAKER, MARGARET J. SCOTT, -DEBBIE C. PASSMORE, ISAAC HALL, ELIZABETH D. EDGE, SUSANNA F. SAVERY, HARRY E. MOORE, HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, WILLIAM B. MOORE, JOSEPH TRIMBLE, MARTHA COOPER, MARY H. WICKERSHAM, GULIELMA SMITH, CHARLES L. HUSTON, SARAH W. PAXSON, ANNA T. GRIFFITH, LOUISA W. PARKER, HANNAH W. ROBERTS, SAMUEL WOOLMAN, JOSIAH WISTAR, MARIA 8S. REEVE, WILLIAM BISHOP, BEULAH 8S. EWING, SAMUEL A. BACON, LYDIA H. DARNELL, ISAAC C. STOKES, WILLIAM H. SAVERY, ANNE BALDERSTON, Agents. GERMANTOWN (Phila.), Pennsylvania PITTSBURG, MARPLE, MEDIA, MORRISVILLE, POTTSTOWN, WARD, CONCORDVILLE, WAGONTOWN, DOWNINGTOWN, WEST CHESTER, WEST GROVE, LONDON GROVE, CHRISTIANA, CHESTER, BOX 352, CHESTER, KENNETT SQUARE, PARKESBURG, COATESVILLE, AQUETONG, WEST CHESTER, PENNSDALE, P. 0. MALVERN, MARLTON, SALEM, MEDFORD, WALNFORD, GREENWICH, HADDONFIELD, MOUNT HOLLY, RAHWAY, WILMINGTON, COLORA, aay Delaware Maryland Who are authorized to draw upon our Agent, Edwin P. Sellew, No. 207 Walnut Place, for copies of the Scriptures and for further information in connection with their distribution. TO THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. The following statement shows the number of volumes issued from our Depository during the year ending Ninth Month 30th, 18938: OUR OWN EDITIONS. VN i ERR 1444 ‘Lestamenie and’ Faalms . os)... > sie eats oe REVISED EDITIONS. BIOS no for nae iw Ea ke eg 17 Deane oo no Ss eee 47 ROR i towed i ee Decrease in distribution compared with last year, 1516. These volumes have been disposed of as follows: SALES 20 SnGiveinals” at ke. 122 To Philadelphia Auxiliary . ...... , i: aA 40 donn Lavesey Trost... . 822 DONATIONS. To Individuals, Schools, &e.. . . . . : wan mean wungugn @gente ek eee 283 3612 64 3676 1052 7 The distribution by localities has been : In Pennsylvania and New Jersey. . . . . . 940 volumes. In Alabama, North and South Carolina. . . 1776 oe In sixteen other States of the Union, one Terri- tory, Canada, Mexico and Scotland . .. 960 « 3676 . Printed during the year : Medium Bibles ........... ... 1000 volumes. IE he ke 2000 ” Testaments and Psalms,12mo.. ..... . 2125 “ ay 7 eine Oe ae oe) BDO . 7375 * Reports have been received from only eleven of our agents, from which it appears that they have distributed one hundred volumes gratuitously. It will be seen from the foregoing that the work of the society has, with the exception of the distribution of the Re- vised Version, been in the same lines as former years, and that there has been a very large falling off in the number of volumes issued from the Depository. The last annual meeting of the Association having approved of the suggestion in the Manager’s former Report, that an effort should be made to distribute the Revised Version, steps have been taken to that end. A supply of several editions of the Revised Bible and Testament, as well as those printed in parallel col- umns with the King James Version, has been placed in the Depository, and the agents have been instructed to take steps for calling attention to'the fact, and to use such means as may offer for bringing these valuable volumes into use, both by sales and gratuitous distribution. On behalf of the Board of Managers. ELTON B. GIFFORD, Secretary. Philadelphia, Tenth Month 23d, 1893. * Two others have since reported, increasing the distribution to one hun- dred and nineteen volumes. mame Summary of the Treasurer's account for the year Jrom 10th mo. 1st, 1892, to 10th mo. 1st, 1893. RECEIPTS. Balance 10th month Ist, 1892. . . :..... eee $851 58 Interest on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan. . . . 23 84 rs “ Philadelphia City Loan ........ 210 00 _ “ Depositin Bank ..... : 20 31 ’ “ Mortgage «.-.-\ . in liars oi 85 00 I “-Debenture Bond” . . . . .°. eee 75 00 From Legacies and Donations .......... 10 00 °. Bubscriptions . 9.9.0 fv sha 2. 139 40 “* Sale of Books :° 2)... 0..' 4) ee 421 30 “ Rents of Real Estate. . .... . 2. 22 1,650 00 $3,486 43 PAYMENTS. ; Wie ga Paper'and Printing .)... 4. . ..3'.“) , ae $1,066 63 PAGING 0 ws a SS ks te ne 757 00 Taxes and Water Rent. . ... -_:.s . 5 See 379 50 Paid Books Bought . ... ..»,s . |) Se. 208 98 Salary of Agent and Incidental Expenses. . .... 682 16 Hepairs to Real Fatate. . . ......\., s 2 see 14 33 Cash Balance 10th mo. Ist, 1898 .....42.2... 377 83 $3,486 43 We have examined the above account, and compared the pay- ments with the vouchers, and find it correct ; and certify that the balance on hand 10th mo. Ist, 1893, was three hundred and seventy-seven y's dollars. WM. HESTON, For the Committee. Philadelphia, Tenth Month 7th, 1893. To the Bible Association of Friends in America: The Philadelphia Auxiliary report that during the past year they have distributed eleven hundred and forty-seven volumes, as follows: 16 Large Reference Bibles. 7 Medium a 43 Minion Reference “ 94 School . 47 12mo. Testaments and Psalms. 8 18mo. : , “ Q « « 2 Comparative Testaments. 2 Pocket . 114 “ Psalms. 54 ‘“ Proverbs. 174. “ St. Matthew. 192 “ St. Luke. 392 “ St. John. On behalf and by direction of the Auxiliary Association. B. W. BEESLEY, Secretary. Philadelphia, Tenth Month 12th, 1893. 10 CONSTITUTION OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. ARTICLE I. ‘Tue designation of this Society, shall be “The Bible Association of Friends in America.” : ARTICLE I. The objects of this Association shall be, to encourage a wider circu- lation, as well as a more frequent and serious perusal of the Holy Scriptures, and to promote a more accurate knowledge of their in- valuable contents. ARTICLE III. The attention of this Association, shall be first directed to furnishing the Bible to such members of the Religious Society of Friends, as may not be duly supplied; and also, as its funds will permit, to other persons. ARTICLE IV. Any person paying to the Treasurer of this Institution, Twenty dol- lars at one time, or two dollars annually, and being a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall be a member of this Association. ARTICLE V. The Officers of this Association shall be, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Committee of Correspondence, and a Board of Managers. ARTICLE VI. The Association shall appoint annually, fifteen of its members as Managers, to conduct its business, They shall be entrusted with the printing and distribution of the Holy Scriptures, in such manner, and at such prices, as they may judge proper, consistent with the objects of this Association. ‘They shall have the power of filling such vacancies cl ae a Sie ee 11 in the list of Officers, or of the Managers, as may occur in the recess of the Association; and of calling Special Meetings of the Association whenever they may deem it expedient. A report of their proceedings shall be laid before the Association, at its Annual Meeting. ARTICLE VII. A Committee of three persons shall be appointed annually, to corre- spond with Societies or individuals, on behalf of this Association, under the direction of the Managers. ARTICLE VIII. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and keep in trust, all monies and title deeds, and papers relating to the real estate of the Association ; he shall pay all orders drawn by it or the Board of Man- agers; shall make a quarterly statement of his accounts to the latter; and he shall also make an Annual Report to them at their Meeting in the eleventh month, of his receipts and payments during the past year; which report shall be submitted, after due examination, to the Annual Meeting of the Association. He shall deposit all monies received by him, on account of the Association, in ils name, in one of the Banks in the City of Philadelphia, and pay all orders by checks; and he shall keep the accounts in a separate book, provided for the purpose. ARTICLE IX, All the Officers of the Association shall be ex-officio members of the Board of Managers; and seven members shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE X. Each member of the Association shall be entitled to a return of one- half of his life or annual subscription, in Bibles or Testaments, at the society’s lowest prices, at any time during the year in which the subscription is made, under such regulations as the Managers may establish. ARTICLE XI, Such members of the Religious Society of Friends, as may form themselves into Bible Associations, under the rules recommended by this Association, shall be considered as Auxiliaries, and entitled to privileges hereinafter provided. 12 ARTICLE XII. The full amount paid by Auxiliary Societies to the Treasurer of this Association, shall be returned to them, if demanded within the current year, in Bibles and Testaments, at the lowest prices, subject to the regulations which may be established by the Managers; but all sums not so demanded, shall remain at the disposal of this Association, to aid in promoting its general objects. Auxiliary Societies complying with these regulations, shall be entitled to send delegates to attend the An- nual Meetings of the Bible Association. ARTICLE XIII. Every person paying to the Treasurer of an Auxiliary Society, the: sum of Twenty dollars at one time, or two dollars annually, and being a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall, on producing a receipt for such payment, be entitled to the privileges of membership in this Association. ARTICLE XIV. The Annual Meetings of the Association shall be held in Philadel- phia, on the evening of the first fourth-day in the Eleventh month, at which time the Officers shall be appointed. ARTICLE XV. No alteration shall be made in this Constitution, but at an Annual Meeting, and with the consent of two-thirds of the members present. ARTICLE XVI. Any member of this Association, ceasing to be a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall cease to be a member of this Asso- ciation. 13 Rules for the government of Auxiliary Associations. The objects and Constitution of the Bible Association of Friends in America, having the approbation of this meeting, it is agreed, that a Society be now formed under the following rules, to be called the “ Auxiliary Bible Association of Friends,” for the purpose of supplying Friends and others, in this vicinity, with the Holy Scriptures, encouraging the frequent and serious perusal of them, and promoting a more accurate knowledge of their invaluable contents; also, of co-operating with the Bible Association of Friends in America, in furthering their important objects in other places. RULE I. The membership in Auxiliary Associations shall be confined to members of the Religious Society of Friends residing in the District covered by the Auxiliary, and in other respects be limited by the qualifications imposed by the Constitution of the Auxiliary Association. RULE II. The Auxiliary to make rules for its own government, subject to the approval of the Managers of the Parent Association, and in harmony with its objects and rules. RULE III. All monies received by the Auxiliaries from the sales of Bibles, Testaments, &c., or from donations or subscriptions, shall be used in accordance with, and for the promotion of the objects of their Association as set forth in the Preamble to these Rules: And all such monies not expended directly by the Auxiliary shall be paid, on or before the 30th day Ninth month of each year, to the Agent of the Parent Association. Reports of their work shall also be forwarded to him as early in the Tenth month as practicable, with such other matter and information as they may deem of importance or interest to the Managers thereof. 14 BY-LAWS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Adopted Sixth Month 4th, 1888. Section 1.—Stated Meetings of the Board of Managers shall be held the first Second-day in the Third, Sixth, Tenth and Twelfth Months, at 12 o’clock, M. Src. 2.—Special Meetings of the Board of Managers may be call ed at the request of three members in writing, stating the object thereof. Sec. 3.—Seven members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Managers for the transaction of business (in accordance with Arti- cle LX. of the Constitution.) ORDER OF BUSINESS. Sec. 4.—1. Calling the Meeting to Order. . Reading the Minutes. . Report of Agent. “¢ ——«-‘ Treasurer. ‘“* Standing Committees. * Special ‘6 . Unfinished Business. 8. New Business. 2 3 4 5. “ 6 “ 7 Sec. 5.—At the first Stated Meeting of the new Board of Mana- gers, (in each year,) it shall proceed to the appointment of its Secre- tary and Standing Committees, to serve for one year, or until their successors are chosen. 15 Src. 6.—There shall be appointed by the Board of Managers the following Standing Committees, to be composed of three members each, excepting that on Gratuitous Distribution, which shall have seven, to wit: Committee on Printing. Committee on Property. Committee on Distribution and Agents. Sec. 7.—The Secretary shall be intrusted with the duty of keeping a proper record of the business transacted at the meetings of the Board of Managers, with the preservation of two copies (when printed) of the several Annual Reports, to be deposited in the bookcase at the Deposi- tory rooms of the Bible Association, and with such other service as the Board may direct. Sec. 8.—The duties of the Standing Committees shall be as follows to wit : 1.—The Corresponding Committee shall have intrusted to them the duty of corresponding with societies and individuals on behalf of the Association, and the gratuitous distribution of Bibles and Testaments, beyond the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. 2.—The Printing Committee shall be intrusted with the duty of keeping up the stock of Bibles and Testaments at the Depository and to have printed such editions of them as may seem best for sale and distribution ; it shall also have the care of the plates belonging to the Association, and see that they are kept in good condition. 3,—The Property Committee shall have intrusted to them the care of the Real Estate, keeping the same in repair, and the renting of rooms. 4.—The Committee on Distribution and Agents shall be intrust- ed with the duty to advise and assist the Agent of the Association in the gratuitous distribution of Bibles and Testaments within the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. They shall also have the care of appointing Agents, from time to time, to assist in the circu- lation of our publications in such locations as may seem desirable ; to correspond and advise with them, and make a report to the Board annually at its stated meeting in the Tenth month. 16 Src. 9.—Each Manager shall have the right to distribute gratuit- ously, such Bibles and Testaments to deserving persons as he may deem proper, not to exceed the value of five dollars worth annually. Sec. 10.—The Treasurer is authorized to pay all bills for work done or materials furnished the Association when examined by the Com- mittee that ordered them, and having been approved by the signatures of two members of such comwittee, or for incidental expenses and salary by the Agent of the Association. Sec. 11-—The Fiscal Year of the Association shall close with the thirtieth day of the Ninth month. Src. 12.—Vacancies in the officers of the Association or the Mana- gers, also committees thereof, may be filled at any stated meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for the purpose—stating the object thereof to each member. (See Article vi. of the Constitution.) Sec. 13.—Amendments or additions to these By-Laws may be made at any stated meeting of the Board, when offered in writing and ap- proved by a majority of all the members thereof. 17 FORMS OF LEGACY. 1. Form of a Bequest of Personal Estate. «‘T give and bequeath to A. B. and A. C. and the survivor of them, and the executors and administrators of such survivor, the sum of in trust for the use of an Institution in Philadelphia, known by the name of ‘The Bible Association of Friends in America,’ and to be paid by the said Trustees to the Treasurer for the time being of the said Institution.” 2. Form of a Devise of Real Estate. “T give and devise to A. B. and C. D. and their heirs, all that (here describe the property) together with the appurtenances, to hold to them the said A. B. and C. D. and the survivor of them, and the heirs of such survivors for ever; in trust nevertheless for the sole use and benefit of an Institution in Philadelphia, known by the name of ‘ The Bible Association of Friends in America,’ and upon this further trust, absolutely to dispose of, and convey the same, either in fee, or for such other estate, and in such way and manner, as the members of the said Association shall, at any meeting or meetings, order, di- rect and appoint.” The Depository of the Bible Association is at Newsk@ahbersh=Perrrrin :- street ~estew=doorsahore=saretestteer. Communications respecting the business of the Office may be addressed to Edwin P. Sellew, Agent. BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. | Depository No. 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, Philadelphia. | REVISED PRICE LIST OF BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS, Sixth Month 2d, 1879. | | : WRG OE onc ve deen epee vbvas 4 00 Reference Bibles, § vo, with Family § THe Monosty GO ess ooo me Wd, Index end Concordance. sheep, plain, Edges, «-....esseeeeseceeerecenes 1 75 Medium Bibles,..........,.seeeee08 do. do. GOL Woeccccevncvacceascevsagues 1 00 School Be eGabactavnsevhetees's do. do. Gh “ciconds cenentseaewectas eas 50} DW WiGs SOO: oan pc conned cccdecccunedeondese seuss 4 Putament end Panny snsene {IPRS MAY Cc T ‘| 30 | Testaments,...+eseeeeesesecerenecs 12 mo, half she@p,. +. eee cerereeeeeeesecseeeces 18 do. cloth. ccccesvesccvcesccassecsesecsesess 15) LIFE Alsop, Othniel.* Allen, Charles.* Abbott, Timothy.* Burrough, William.* Bacon, Thomas.* Bacon, Mary.* Bartram, Rebecca S.* Bartram, Rachel C.* Bettle, Edward.* Brown, Moses.* Brown, Jeremiah.* Bettle, Samuel.* Bettle, Samuel, Jr.* Bettle, William.* Bousted, James.* Bacon, George Vaux.* Bacon, William Henry.* Balderston, Mark.* Brown, T. Wistar. Cleaver, Elizabeth.* Cope, Jasper.* Cope, Rebecca.* Cope, Marmaduke C. Collins, Isaac.* Collins, William M.* Collins, Martha-L. Cresson, Sarah E.* Cooper, Isaac.* Coates, Mary.* Coates, Sidney.* Crukshank, Joseph.* Cope, Thomas P.* Cope, Alfred.* Cope, Israel.* Cope, Sarah B.* + Collins, Elizabeth C.* Cope, Henry.* Coates, Sarah.* Cameron, Angus.* Cresson, John H.* Crew, Benjamin J.* Crew, Jacob Lewis. Collins, Rebecca.* Dawson, Mordecai L.* Dickinson, Sally Norris.* MEMBERS. Davis, Isaac.* Dilks, George.* Ely, Joseph.* Elliott, John.* Evans, Thomas.* Elfreth, Jacob R.* Ely, Richard Elias. Ellis, Evan T. Fisher, James C.* Fox, Joseph.* Fox, Joseph M., M. D. Guest, Elizabeth.* Guest, Anna.* Gregory, Margaret.* Greeves, James R.* Gaskill, Sarah C.* Gifford, Elton B. Harvey, Isaac.* Hacker, Jeremiah.* Humphreys, Richard.* Hilyard, Abraham.* Hoskins, John G.* Hunt, Uriah.* Hallowell, William, Jr.* Hecker, Isaiah.* Hallowell, John.* Haines, Henry. Hancock, William. Huston, Charles L. Hoopes, Benjamin. Johnson, Jane.* Johnson, Martha M.* Jones, Benjamin.* James, Thomas C.* James, Elizabeth M.* James, Rebecca C.* Justice, Jacob.* Justice, Margaret.* Jeanes, Amos.* Jenks, Julianna.* Justice, Phebe Ann.* Justice, Elizabeth.* Jones, William F.* * Deceased. Kimber, Thomas.* Kite, Thomas.* Kirkbride, Ann. Loyd, Elizabeth S.* Loyd, Thomas.* Lawrie, George G. Lewis, Enoch.* Logan, Mary Norris.* Logan, Sarah Elizabeth. Lippincott, John.* Lippincott, James S.* Morris, Isaac W.* Morris, Israel W.* Morris, Abigail. Morris, Samuel B.* Morris, Samuel. Morton, Anna.* Morrison, Anne D.* Mifflin, Ann.* Mifflin, Lloyd.* Morris, Israel. Mason, Samuel.* Morris, Hannah.* Matlack, Joseph B. Maule, Martha. Maris, Edward M. D. Morris, Hannah L.* Nicholson, Lindzey.* Nicholson, Abigail.* Nicholson, Elizabeth.* Nicholson, Ann.* Nicholson, Samuel P. Nicholson, Richard Lindzey.* Nicholson, Coleman L. Peirson, John.* Parke, Hannah.* Potts, Ann.* Paul, Joseph M.* Paul, John, Jr.* Paul, John.* Paul, Hannah.* Pennock, Abraham L.* Pennock, George. Pennock, Joseph Liddon. Pearsall, Elizabeth.* Peirsol, Mary.* Parke, Dr. Thomas.* Paul, Joseph.* Paxson, Timothy.* Perot, Elliston.* Pemberton, Henry.* 19 Pennock, Mary C. Pennock, Ann. Pennock, Sarah, Jr.* Pennock, Abraham L., Jr. Pennock, Isabella L., Jr. Peirson, Elizabeth.* Robinson, George.* Remington, Job B.* Richardson, Joseph.* Richardson, Sarah.* Richardson, John.* Randolph, Edward.* Roberts, Charles.* Rakestraw, Joseph.* Randolph, Richard.* Randolph, Elizabeth E.* Randolph, George F.* Randolph, Nathaniel.* Randolph, Edward Taylor.* Richardson, Richard.* Rhoads, Charles. Rhoads, Elizabeth. Roberts, Charles. Sharpless, Blakey.* Starr, Lydia.* Scattergood, Thomas.* Scattergood, William.* Sheppard, Catharine.* Smith, Grizzel.* Smith, Thomas.* Smith, Newberry, Jr.* Snowden, Leonard.* Snowdon, Joseph.* Sharpless, Townsend.* Sansom, William.* Stewardson, Thomas.* Sheppard, Samuel C.* Smith, George R.* Smith, Robert.* Smith, Daniel B.* Starr, Ann W.* Sheppard, Margaret.* Sheppard, Catharine.* Sellers, Samuel.* Starr, James.* Sharpless, Charles L.* Smith, Ephraim. Thomson, Peter.* Thomson, Jesse.* Taylor, Charles W. Thomas, William.® Trotter, Joseph.” Trotter, Nathan.* Tatum, Amy Y.* Vaux, George.* Vaux, James.* Vaux, Roberts.* Vaux, Thomas Wistar.* Volans, Mary C.* Wistar, Thomas.* Wistar, Thomas, Jr.* Wistar, Elizabeth Waln.* Williams, George G.* Williams, Charles.* Willits, Jeremiah.* Warder, Benjamin H.* Warder, Rebecca S.* Wood, Thomas.* Wayne, Sarah. Waln, S. Morris.* Waln, Jacob S.* ANNUAL Allen, Elizabeth. Allen, Martha D. Allen, Rebecca J. Abbott, Ruth 8S. Biddle, John W. Brooks, Rebecca P. Biddle, William. Biddle, James. Coates, Sarah H. Cresson, Charles C. Cadbury, Elizabeth. Comfort, Howard. Coates, Mary. Cresson, Sarah H. Cooper, Ellwood. Cadbury, Joel. Ely, Richard Elias. Elkinton, Joseph. Elkinton, Thomas. Elkinton, William T. Furman, Abigail C. 20 Wistar, Sarah, Jr. Wistar, Caspar M. D.* Wistar, Bartholomew.* Wistar, John.* Warrington, Joseph M. D.* Warder, William S.* Williams, Richard.* Williams, George.* Wood, Horatio C.* White, Josiah.* Wilson, James R. Waln, Lewis.* Willits, Charles L.* Wood, Stuart. Wood, Walter. Yarnall, Ellis.* Yarnall, Sarah H.* Yarnall, Edward.* Yarnall, Charles.* SUBSCRIBERS. Gifford, Mary P. Haines, Esther A. Heston, William. Haines, Rebecca B. P. Huston, William P. Huston, Charles L. House, Susanna. Jenks, John S. Jordan, Jane. Lowry, Edward S. Moon, Samuel C. McCollin, James G. Morris, Jane. Moore, Clara G. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Pile, John L. Pennock, E. Eldridge. Pearsall, Henrietta W. * Deceased. 21 Richards, D. M. Russell, Elizabeth. Russell, Robert H. Russell, Henry C. Smith, Sarah E. Sharpless, Ruth H. Sharpless, Anna P. Stokes, Walter P. Sheppard, Martha G. Sharpless, Edward. Thompson, Joseph. Thorp, Benjamin 8S. Thompson, James B. Trimble, Stephen M. Trimble, Joseph. Wood, Richard. Woolman, Thomas. Williams, Henry S. Wilkins, Lydia A. Webster, George S. Wistar, Mary. PHILADELPHIA AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION. SUBSCRIPTIONS COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 1893. 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Malinda.................. 2 00 Elkinton, Rebecca S............... 2 00 Matlock; Eether..i.i...0s.0.00: cesses 1 00 | vanes Femme Th iccssda. avcccte 1 cry”. Pod rtartl 333 ot iecltucCbaivesed i ox, Sewell Vides veccesescsien _ Farnum, Elizabeth H............. | Garrett, John B........ccss.cconeeee | Garrett, Philip C....s.sccasescscnse | Garrett, Elizabeth W.............. Apereeth, Brasee...cvccccacuodsensss | Garrett, Martha H.. _ ........... SS ee et iron, Bere TF ocaic.cedetaaees fp Rhartet, Cert A, nkccvesvscassdpoenn D | Heston, John B......cccscesvecscecs Fe reintsien. WLRGs oihi wel anavenceat Haines, Deborah B................. PANO, DEREY- Dita cctacsoknnia | Harvey, Caroline E.............0.+ Be ae eae ee ee | Formos, TRenO0UGi si cecss 5; caksceese SRG, AOE isc consnchcdchicckenshte Huston, Hannah............-....00: Johnson, Israel H..............00005 Jenks, Hannah M...............+6+ een, Seema FF... aidtccasune: she OEE: REGIE sncweocevmstawectnties Kaighn, Hannah E................ Levick, Elizabeth R............... Lowry, Rebecca B............0ss00 Ed, BAERR oss cecntsansipthtnchaece RENO, DINE Mibinnecicin osucacsansee McCollin, James G..............44. oe eee Masters, J. Wilson...........0.0000 SSSSSESSSSSSSSSESESSS Maris, Rachel 8....... a Newhall, Mary Paige, Franklin E................:. Parry, Hannally...65202 jiteenns Potts; Angas. Th. oe ecsasecaes Perot, Elizabeth W................ Pera, Mary Wi seis seks Randolph, Richard................. Richardson, Hannah P............ Mitebre, ‘Garaly. J. acco cesueates Russell, Elizabeth F. W.......... Scattergood, George J............. Scattergood, Thomas............... SeeK, TAVI sed once) cae kee Shinn, James Ts. 0o5 iss sdk eosees Smith, Walter Bi. i vcsdscedssees 22 Scattergood, Caroline C........... Scattergood, Mary...........csccseee Scattergood, Sarah..........sssesees Soull, Hannah -W....2¢.civegeamente Smith; Emily K......scsccabusteedvans | Tatam, Hannab....,.sconendeis sox | Taylor, Rebecca N......<0ceseacsese Thompson, Emma L.......-..+..+. | Troth, Anna B.<:.... e,@ + Aaa atti him > ER, oe . if es bgt gg 4% a d , & J Zz. e ‘ asa ¥ i, i ict.) aa CAS ieee OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, ———_s -- >> -- a _____ EPHRAIM SMITH, Secretary. HENRY HAINES, Treasurer. CORRESPONDING MEMBERS. CHARLES RHOADS, JAMES WHITALL, JOHN W. BIDDLE. WMANAGBRS., THOMAS P. COPE, ELLWOOD COOPER, ELTON B. GIFFORD, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, WILLIAM HESTON, JOSEPH K. CALLEY, JOSEPH ELKINTON, MARY H. GRISCOM, RICHARD RANDOLPH, ESTHER A. HAINES, GEORGE VAUX, ELIZABETH RUSSELL. 8. MASON MCCOLLIN, M. D., MARY W. LRIMBLE. JOSEPH W. LIPPINCOTT, STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. NE ee SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. ELTON B. GIFFORD, 719 Market Street. PRINTING COMMITTEE. WILLIAM HESTON, Frankford. ESTHER A. HAINES, 457 North 6th Street. WM. T. ELKINTON, 227 Chestnut Street. COMMITTEE ON PROPERTY. HENRY HAINES, 518 Pine Street. EPHRAIM SMITH, 1110 Pine Street. GEORGE VAUX, 1715 Arch Street. COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND AGENTS. JOSEPH ELKINTON, Media, Delaware Co., Pa. S. MASON McCOLLIN, M. D., 1823 Arch Street. JOSEPH W. LIPPINCOTT, 460 North 7th St. JOSEPH K. CALLEY, 409 Chestnut Street. ELIZABETH RUSSELL, 4106 Westminster Avenue. MARY H. GRISCOM, 3715 Baring Street. MARY W. TRIMBLE, St. Davids, Delaware Co., Pa. The following Friends have been appointed to act as HELEN HOPKINS JONES, BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT, ELIZABETH RHOADS, MARTHA G. SHEPPARD, SAMUEL C. MOON, COMLY B. SHOEMAKER, MARGARET J. SCOTT, . DEBBIE C. PASSMORE, ELLIS HAINES, ELIZABETH D. EDGE, JOHN S. FOWLER, SUSANNA F. SAVERY, HARRY E. MOORE, HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, WILLIAM B. MOORE, JOSEPH TRIMBLE, MARTHA 8S. COOPER, MARY H. WICKERSHAM, GULIELMA SMITH, CHARLES L. HUSTON, SARAH W. PAXSON, LOUISA W. PARKER, SAMUEL WOOLMAN, JOSIAH WISTAR, MARIA S. REEVE, WILLIAM BISHOP, BEULAH 8S. EWING, SAMUEL A. BACON, LYDIA H. DARNELL, ISAAC ©. STOKES, WILLIAM H. SAVERY, ANNE BALDERSTON, A gents. GERMANTOWN (Phila.), Pennsylvania PITTSBURG, MARPLE, MEDIA, MORRISVILLE, POTTSTOWN, WARD, CONCORDVILLE, WAGONTOWN, DOWNINGTOWN, WEST CHESTER, WEST CHESTER, WEST GROVE, LONDON GROVE, CHRISTIANA, CHESTER, BOX 352, CHESTER, KENNETT SQUARE, PARKESBURG, COATESVILLE, AQUETONG, PENNSDALE, P. 0. MARLTON, SALEM, MEDFORD, DAVIS, GREENWICH, HADDONFIELD, MOUNT HOLLY, RAHWAY, WILMINGTON, COLORA, Delaware Maryland Who are authorized to draw upon our Agent, Edwin P. Sellew, No. 207 Walnut Place, for copies of the Scriptures and for further information in connection with their distribution. TO THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. THE BOARD OF MANAGERS REPORT. The sale of the property at Fourth Street and Appletree Alley, which has belonged to the Association from its inception, and where the Depository has been located for more than a half century, was effected during the past year for the sum of $25,000. Rooms for the accommodation of the Association have been taken at No. 207 Walnut Place, where our agent, Edwin P. Sellew, will supply the demand for our publications. There has been a distribution of 4459 volumes during the fiscal year ending Ninth Month 50th, 1A which is 783 more than the previous twelve months and 109 less than the average for ten years past. ‘These were disposed of as follows : | SOLD. To Individuals: 2. 2.4 gee et Se : 84 To Philadelphia Auxiliary 3 440... ...)0% 115 To John Livezey ‘Tryst:.208 Seek 6 As ee 923 1122 DONATED. To Individuals, Schools, &e.. . . 1... 1... 2961 Through agents cua ole ahiok &P aaa 376 — 3337 7 Of these 1739 Bibles (11 Revised). 2652 Testaments and Psalms. 68 Testaments (38 revised). 4459 1168 Were distributed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 2583 were distributed in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. 708 in thirteen other States, Indian Territory, District of Columbia and Barbadoes. 4459 There has been no printing done during the past year. As the stock of School Bibles was exhausted, and the plates from which they were printed are out of repair, the Board has had under consideration for some time the advisability of issuing a more suitable edition, or the purchase of Bibles from the Pennsylvania Bible Society ; the latter course was decided upon, and an improved volume, with the imprint of that Society, will hereafter be furnished, when.the School Bible is called for. The effort of the Association to encourage the distribution of the Revised Version has not met with much suecess—eleven Bibles and thirty-eight Testaments being the number of volumes disposed of, which is fifteen less than the previous year. We herewith submit the report of the Philadelphia Auxiliary Association of Friends, by which it will be seen that they have distributed during the past year 1139 volumes—111 of which were our own publications, and the balance the publications of the American Bible Society. On behalf of the Board of Managers. ELTON B. GIFFORD, Secretary. Philadelphia, Tenth Month 22d, 1894. Summary of the Treasurer’s account for the year Jrom l0th mo. 1st, 193, to 10th mo. 1st, 1894. RECEIPTS. Cash balance 10th month Ist,1898. .....4... $377 83 oe on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan. . . . 23 84 “Philadelphia City Loan . 3. ; . «cue 210 00 a * Deposit tn Bank 3.0 oe) «ole ee 41 80 sx MIGrigR a6 iy sx, Coen Sure 4. aan 668 33 . “ Reading Railroad Bonds ........ 135 00 . “ Mortgage Trust Co. Bonds ....... 75 00 ' From Legacies and Donations .......... 24 35 “<- Bubecriptionss 45.4.3 oh, <1 125 00 *:, Gale of Books®i.¢of).\n Si) As) Ooo 432 96 ee ee ee eee 930 00 “ Tnsurance Premiums returned. . . .... « 464 00 Part of the consideration of property sold. . ... . 5,000 00 $8,508 11 | PAYMENTS. Pee ON ony. Aes tee eh 2S. $26 00 Binding! p25. 9 2h aetistte 1s. CR tee of en 700 20 Books Bought <6. 5) is ysie te imige poe nee 76 95 Salary of Agent and Incidental Expenses. . . ... 916 66 Ofies Rett: Fore ® 2 8.5. athe a) shan chee be eg 225 00 To Reading Railroad Bonds c- <6 00's. 6s ae 5,242 50 Cash. Balance 10th me. 1st, 1894 °°... at. 1,320 80 $8,508 11 The undersigned have examined the above account, and com- pared the payments with the vouchers; we find the account correct, and certify that the balance in hand 10th mo. Ist, 1894, was thirteen hundred and twenty ro dollars ($1,320x%%). JOS. W. LIPPINCOTT, } 4,5 JOS. K. CALLEY, i ommittee. Philadelphia, Tenth Month 13th, 1894. REPORT OF DISTRIBUTING COMMITTEE OF AUXILIARY BIBLE ASSOCIATION, From Tentx Mo. Ist, 1893, ro Tenro Mo. Ist, 1894. Number of volumes distributed through the year: Large Reference Bibles . ......... 14 EE a A i a eee ee 8 Minion Reference Bibles. . . ....... 21 rename ors SPS Le kot a ey, 185 12mo Testaments and Psalms. ....... 7 18mo « - Retard! Cakes i cOie ies 7 18mo DE Sahat alah 6 4 has oe a Eo 11 Comparative eee ok cps 2 a a i a 107 Ret on ec ts i. ee. PE ae 64 “ §t. Matthew. .... EEE RSF ae 191 ESO GT ra ee 210 Di. eM loo SK Le 248 RE et ioe sk on 1139 At the Sixty-fourth Annual Meeting of The Philadelphia Auxiliary Bible Association of Friends, held Tenth Month 10th, 1894, the Annual Report of the Committee on Distribution was” read and accepted as that of the Board of Managers, and the Secretary was directed to forward the same to the Parent Associa- tion as the report of this Auxiliary. Taken from the minutes. B. W. BEESLEY, Secretary. 10 CONSTITUTION OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. ARTICLE I. Tue designation of this Society, shall be “The Bible Association of Friends in America.” ARTICLE Il. The objects of this Association shall be, to encourage a wider circu- lation, as well as a more frequent and serious perusal of the Holy Scriptures, and to promote a more accurate knowledge of their in- valuable contents. ARTICLE III. | The attention of this Association, shall be first directed to furnishing the Bible to such members of the Religious Society of Friends, as may not be duly supplied; and also, as its funds will permit, to other persons, | ARTICLE Iv. Any person paying to the Treasurer of this Institution, Twenty dol- ars at one time, or two dollars annually, and being a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall be a member of this Association. ARTICLE V. » . Re The Officers of this Association shall be, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Committee of Correspondence, and a Board of Managers. ARTICLE VI. The Association shall appoint annually, fifteen of its members as Managers, to conduct its business. They shall be entrusted with the printing and distribution of the Holy Scriptures, in such manner, and at such prices, as they may judge proper, consistent with the objects of this Association They shall have the power of filling such vacancies 11 in the list of Officers, or of the Managers, as may occur in the recess of the Association; and of calling Special Meetings of the Association whenever they may deem it expedient. A report of their proceedings shall be laid before the Association, at its Annual Meeting. ARTICLE VII. A Committee of three persons shall be appointed annually, to corre- spond with Societies or individuals, on behalf of this Association, under the direction of the Managers. ARTICLE VIII. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive and keep in trust, all monies and title deeds, and papers relating to the real estate of the Association ; he shall pay all orders drawn by it or the Board of Man- agers; shall make a quarterly statement of his accounts to the latter ; and he shall also make an Annual Report to them at their Meeting in the eleventh month, of his receipts and payments during the past year; which report shall be submitted, after due examination, to the Annual Meeting of the Association. He shall deposit all monies received by him, on account of the Association, in its name, in one of the Banks in the City of Philadelphia, and pay all orders by checks; and he shall keep the accounts in a separate book, provided for the purpose. ARTICLE IX, All the Officers of the Association shall be ex-officio members of the Board of Managers; and seven members shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE X. Each member of the Association shall be entitled to a return of one- half of his life or annual subscription, in Bibles or Testaments, at the society’s lowest prices, at any time during the year in which the subscription is made, under such regulations as the Managers may establish. ARTICLE XI. Such members of the Religious Society of Friends, as may form themselves into Bible Associations, under the rules recommended by this Association, shall be considered as Auxiliaries, and entitled to privileges hereinafter provided. 12 ARTICLE XII. The full amount paid by Auxiliary Societies to the Treasurer of this Association, shall be returned to them, if demanded within the current year, in Bibles and Testaments, at the lowest prices, subject to the regulations which may be established by the Managers; but all sums not so demanded, shall remain at the disposal of this Association, to aid in promoting its general objects. Auxiliary Societies complying with these regulations, shall be entitled to send delegates to attend the An nual Meetings of the Bible Association. ARTICLE XIII. Every person paying to the Treasurer of an Auxiliary Society, the sum of Twenty dollars at one time, or two dollars annually, and being a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall, on producing a receipt for such payment, be entitled to the privileges of membership in this Association. ARTICLE XIV. The Annual Meetings of the Association shall be held in Philadel- phia, on the evening of the first fourth-day in the Eleventh month, at which time the Officers shall be appointed. ARTICLE XV. No alteration shall be made in this Constitution, but at an Annual Meeting, and with the consent of two-thirds of the members present. ARTICLE XVI. Any member of this Association, ceasing to be a member of the Religious Society of Friends, shall cease to be a member of this Asso- ciation. 13 Rules for the government of Auxiliary Associations. The objects and Constitution of the Bible Association of Friends in America, having the approbation of this meeting, it is agreed, that a Society be now formed under the following rules, to be called the “«————- Auxiliary Bible Association of Friends,” for the purpose of supplying Friends and others, in this vicinity, with the Holy Scriptures, encouraging the frequent and serious perusal of them, and promoting a more accurate knowledge of their invaluable contents; also, of co-operating with the Bible Association of Friends in America, in furthering their important objects in other places. RULE I. The membership in Auxiliary Associations shall be confined to members of the Religious Society of Friends residing in the District covered by the Auxiliary, and in other respects be limited by the qualifications imposed by the Constitution of the Auxiliary Association. RULE II. The Auxiliary to make rules for its own government, subject to the approval of the Managers of the Parent Association, and in harmony with its objects and rules. RULE III. All monies received by the Auxiliaries from the sales of Bibles, Testaments, &c., or from donations or subscriptions, shall be used in accordance with, and for the promotion of the objects of their Association as set forth in the Preamble to these Rules: And all such monies not expended directly by the Auxiliary shall be paid, on or before the 30th day Ninth month of each year, to the Agent of the Parent Association. Reports of their work shall also be forwarded to him as early in the Tenth month as practicable, with such other matter and information as they may deem of importance or interest to the Managers thereof. 14 BY-LAWS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Adopted Sixth Month 4th, 1888. SEecTION 1.—Stated Meetings of the Board of Managers shall be held the first Second-day in the Third, Sixth, Tenth and Twelfth Months, at 12 o’clock, M. Src. 2.—Special Meetings of the Board of Managers may be call- ed at the request of three members in writing, stating the object thereof. Sec 3.—Seven members shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Managers for the transaction of business (in accordance with Arti- cle [X. of the Constitution.) ORDER OF BUSINESS. Src. 4.—1. Calling the Meeting to Order. . Reading the Minutes. . Report of Agent. « © Standing Committees. “< - Special < . Unfinished Business. 8. New Business. 2 3 NS ‘¢ Treasurer. 5 6 7 Src. 5.—At the first Stated Meeting of the new Board of Mana- gers, (in each year,) it shall proceed to the appointment of its Secre- tary and Standing Committees, to serve for one year, or until their - successors are chosen. 15 Src. 6.—There shall be appointed by the Board of Managers the following Standing Committees, to be composed of three members each, excepting that on Gratuitous Distribution, which shall have seven, to wit: Committee on Printing. Committee on Property. Committee on Distribution and Agents. Src. 7.—The Secretary shall be intrusted with the duty of keeping a proper record of the business transacted at the meetings of the Board of Managers, with the preservation of two copies (when printed) of the several Annual Reports, to be deposited in the bookcase at the Deposi- tory rooms of the Bible Association, and with such other service as the Board may direct. Src. 8.—The duties of the Standing Committees shall be as follows, to wit : 1.—The Corresponding Committee shall have intrusted to them the duty of corresponding with societies and individuals on behalf of the _ Association, and the gratuitous distribution of Bibles and Testaments beyond the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. 2.—The Printing Committee shall be intrusted with the duty of keeping up the stock of Bibles and Testaments at the Depository and to have printed such editions of them as may seem best for sale and distribution ; it shall also have the care of the plates belonging to the Association, and see that they are kept in good condition. 3.—The Property Committee shall have intrusted to them the care of the Real Estate, keeping the same in repair, and the renting of rooms. 4.—The Committee on Distribution and Agents shall be intrust- ed with the duty to advise and assist the Agent of the Association in the gratuitous distribution of Bibles and Testaments within the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. They shall also have the care of appointing Agents, from time to time, to assist in the circu- lation of our publications in such locations as may seem desirable ; to correspond and advise with them, and make a report to the Board annually at its stated meeting in the Tenth month. 16 Src. 9.—Each Manager shall have the right to distribute gratuit- ously, such Bibles and Testaments to deserving persons as he may deem proper, not to exceed the value of five dollars worth annually. Src. 10.—The Treasurer is authorized to pay all bills for work done or materials furnished the Association when examined by the Com- mittee that ordered them, and having been approved by the signatures of two members of such committee, or for incidental expenses and salary by the Agent of the Association. Src. 11-—The Fiscal Year of the Association shall close with the thirtieth day of the Ninth month. Src. 12.—Vacancies in the officers of the Association or the Mana- gers, also committees thereof, may be filled at any stated meeting of the Board, or at a special meeting called for the purpose—stating the object thereof to each member. (See Article vi. of the Constitution.) Src. 13.—Amendments or additions to these By-Laws may be made at any stated meeting of the Board, when offered in writing and ap- proved by a majority of all the members thereof. 17 FORMS OF LEGACY. 1. Form of a Bequest of Personal Estate. «I give and bequeath to A.B. and A.C. and the survivor of them, and the executors and administrators of such survivor, the sum of in trust for the use of an Institution in Philadelphia, «known by the name of ‘The Bible Association of Friends in America,’ and to be paid by the said Trustees to the Treasurer for the time being of the said Institution.” 2. Form of a Devise of Real Estate. “T vive and devise to A. B. and C. D. and their heirs, all that (here describe the property) together with the appurtenances, to hold to them the said A. B. and C. D. and the survivor of them, and the heirs of such survivors for ever; in trust nevertheless for the sole use and benefit of an Institution in Philadelphia, known by the name of ‘The Bible Association of Friends in America,’ and upon this further trust, absolutely to dispose of, and convey the same, either in fee, or for such other estate, and in such way and manner, as the members of the said Association shall, at any meeting or meetings, order, di- rect and appoint.” The Depository of the Bible Association is at No. 207 Walnut Place. Communications respecting the business of the Office may be addressed to Edwin P. Sellew, Agent. BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Depository No. 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, Philadelphia. REVISED PRICE LIST OF BIBLES AND TESTAMENT AND PSALMS, i S ic ne maha pee oa e 00 Refronco Bibles, 8 vo. with Family § TwrKeY Movoceo, GU Rages 0-0-0000 00 00 us Record, Index and Concordance. Sheep, plain, Edges, «+... .+-eesseeeseeeceeeees LF Medium Bibles,.......0..ssecceeses do. do. GOs Ssccuscencedentenmaheasens © 1 00 I a csduhschesdtt Sa ae Roan, do. Te a eee Be ek Se, 50 EEE Plain, Edges.............. (ee Cee 40 Testament and Psalms,......+++++. ee cee ee re are. Also for sale at about eost: Parallel Bibles and Testaments, Revised Bibles and Tes- taments, in different styles of binding; Revised Testament and Psalms, with American Preferences in the Text. LIFE Alsop, Othniel.* Allen, Charles.* Abbott, Timothy.* Burrough, William.* Bacon, Thomas.* Bacon, Mary.* Bartram, Rebecca S.* Bartram, Rachel C.* Bettle, Edward.* Brown, Moses.* Brown, Jeremiah.* Bettle, Samuel.* Bettle, Samuel, Jr.* Bettle, William.* Bousted, James.* Bacon, George Vaux.* Bacon, William Henry.* Balderston, Mark.* Brown, T. Wistar. Cleaver, Elizabeth.* Cope, Jasper.* Cope, Rebecca.* Cope, Marmaduke C. Collins, Isaac.* Collins, William M.* Collins, Martha L. Cresson, Sarah E.* Cooper, Isaac.* Coates, Mary.* Coates, Sidney.* Crukshank, Joseph.* Cope, Thomas P.* Cope, Alfred.* Cope, Israel.* Cope, Sarah B.* Collins, Elizabeth C.* Cope, Henry.* Coates, Sarah.* Cameron, Angus.* Cresson, John H.* Crew, Benjamin J.* Crew, Jacob Lewis. Collins, Rebecca.* Dawson, Mordecai L.* . Dickinson, Sally Norris.* MEMBERS. Davis, Isaac.* Dilks, George.* Ely, Joseph.* Elliott, John.* Evans, Thomas.* Elfreth, Jacob R.* Ely, Richard Elias. Ellis, Evan T. Fisher, James C.* Fox, Joseph.* Fox, Joseph M., M. D. Guest, Elizabeth.* Guest, Anna.* Gregory, Margaret.* Greeves, James R.* Gaskill, Sarah C.* Gifford, Elton B. Harvey, Isaac.* Hacker, Jeremiah.* Humphreys, Richard.* Hilyard, Abraham.* Hoskins, John G.* Hunt, Uriah.* Hallowell, William, Jr.* Hecker, Isaiah.* Hallowell, John.* Haines, Henry. Hancock, William.* Huston, Charles L. Hoopes, Benjamin. Johnson, Jane.* Johnson, Martha M.* Jones, Benjamin.* James, Thomas C.* James, Elizabeth M.* James, Rebecca C.* Justice, Jacob.* Justice, Margaret.* Jeanes, Amos.* Jenks, Julianna.* Justice, Phebe Ann.* Justice, Elizabeth.* Jones, William F.* * Deceased. Kimber, Thomas.* Kite, Thomas.* Kirkbride, Ann. Loyd, Elizabeth S.* Loyd, Thomas.* Lawrie, George G. Lewis, Enoch.* Logan, Mary Norris.* Logan, Sarah Elizabeth. Lippincott, John.* Lippincott, James §.* Morris, Isaac W.* Morris, Israel W.* Morris, Abigail. Morris, Samuel B.* Morris, Samuel. Morton, Anna.* Morrison, Anne D.* Mifflin, Ann.* Mifflin, Lloyd.* Morris, Israel. Mason, Samuel.* Morris, Hannah.* Matlack, Joseph B. Maule, Martha. Maris, Edward M. D. Morris, Hannah L.* Nicholson, Lindzey.* Nicholson, Abigail.* Nicholson, Elizabeth.* Nicholson, Ann.* Nicholson, Samuel P. Nicholson, Richard Lindzey.* Nicholson, Coleman L., Haverford. Peirson, John.* Parke, Hannah.* Potts, Ann.* Paul, Joseph M.* Paul, John, Jr.* Paul, John.* Paul, Hannah.* Pennock, Abraham L.* Pennock, George. Pennock, Joseph Liddon, Pearsall, Elizabeth.* Peirsol, Mary.* Parke, Dr. Thomas.* Paul, Joseph.* Paxson, Timothy.* Perot, Elliston.* Pemberton, Henry.* * Deceased. 19 Pennock, Mary C. Pennock, Ann. Pennock, Sarah, Jr.* Pennock, Abraham L., Jr. Pennock, Isabella L., Jr. Peirson, Elizabeth.* Robinson, George.* Remington, Job B.* Richardson, Joseph.* Richardson, Sarah.* Richardson, John.* Randolph, Edward.* Roberts, Charles.* Rakestraw, Joseph.* Randolph, Richard.* Randolph, Elizabeth E.* Randolph, George F.* Randolph, Nathaniel.* Randolph, Edward Taylor.* Richardson, Richard.* Rhoads, Charles. Rhoads, Elizabeth. Roberts, Charles. . Sharpless, Blakey.* Starr, Lydia.* Scattergood, Thomas.* Scattergood, William.* Sheppard, Catharine.* Smith, Grizzel.* Smith, Thomas * Smith, Newberry, Jr. Snowden, Leonard.* Snowdon, Joseph.* Sharpless, Townsend.* Sansom, William.* Stewardson, Thomas.* Sheppard, Samuel C.* Smith, George R.* Smith, Robert.* Smith, Daniel B.* Starr, Ann W.* Sheppard, Margaret.* Sheppard, Catharine.* Sellers, Samuel.* Starr, James.* Sharpless, Charles L.* Smith, Ephraim. Thomson, Peter.* Thomson, Jesse.* Taylor, Charles W. Thomas, William.* Trotter, Joseph.* Trotter, Nathan,.* Tatum, Amy Y.* Vaux, George.* Vaux, James.* Vaux, Roberts.* Vaux, Thomas Wistar.* Volans, Mary C.* Wistar, Thomas.* Wistar, Thomas, Jr.* Wistar, Elizabeth Waln.* Williams, George G.* Williams, Charles.* Willits, Jeremiah.* Warder, Benjamin H.* Warder, Rebecca S.* Wood, Thomas.** Wayne, Sarah. Waln, S. Morris.* Waln, Jacob S.* ANNUAL Allen, Elizabeth. Allen, Martha D. Allen, Rebecca J. Abbott, Ruth §S. Biddle, John W. Brooks, Rebecca P. Biddle, William. Biddle, James. Coates, Sarah H. Cresson, Charles C. Cadbury, Elizabeth. Comfort, Howard. Coates, Mary. Cresson, Sarah H. Cooper, Ellwood. Cadbury, Joel. Ely, Richard Elias. Elkinton, Joseph. Elkinton, Thomas. Elkinton, William T. Furman, Abigail C. 20 Wistar, Sarah, Jr. Wistar, Caspar M. D.* Wistar, Bartholomew.* Wistar, John.* Warrington, Joseph M. D. * Warder, William S8.* Williams, Richard.* Williams, George.* Wood, Horatio C.* White, Josiah.* Wilson, James R. Waln, Lewis.* Willits, Charles L.* Wood, Stuart. Wood, Walter. Yarnall, Ellis.* Yarnall, Sarah H.* Yarnall, Edward.* Yarnall, Charles.* SUBSCRIBERS. Gifford, Mary P. Haines, Esther A. Heston, William. Haines, Rebecca B. P. Huston, Charles L. House, Susanna. Jenks, John S. Jordan, Jane. Lowry, Edward S. Moon, Samuel C. McCollin, James G. Morris, Jane. Moore, Clara G. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Pile, John L. Pennock, E. Eldridge. Pearsall, Henrietta W. * Deceased. 21 Richards, D. M. Russell, Elizabeth. Russell, Robert H. Russell, Henry C. Smith, Sarah E. Sharpless, Ruth H. Sharpless, Anna P. Stokes, Walter P. Sheppard, Martha G. Thompson, Joseph. Thorp, Benjamin 8S. Trimble, Stephen M Trimble, Joseph. Woolman, Thomas. Williams, Henry S. Wilkins, Lydia A. Webster, George S. Wistar, Mary. PHILADELPHIA AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION. SUBSCRIPTIONS COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 1894, MRO ORB C., ..scscccesedecessesees $2 00 | RUM MARYEIR iis 6ccccccccsbevasccess 1 00 Allen, Martha D....... ee eee 1 00 BEY Dens cncsicccasceevaseese 1 00 Balderston, Samnel F.............. 1 00 Balderston, Marcellus.............. 1 00 RE SESONY vacdis va beeasaa sec ccose 2 00 BE OIE WY cacsececccesseccseees 2 00 PEM ATMO] 006 0ecceevsecnccvece 2 00 BOWE 1, WIBLAT.....cccccccseseees 2 00 BI ATR DD. oo. csccccscocssasases 2 00 BOOT, ADCION Eh...0s...ccssceceveres 2 00) PEE, DAGEY W onic cccesecnsvccseee 1 00 REO W ines cc ccnsc,veccgevee 2 00 REE MEME ssiciddccsvesdsscsocesscs 2 00 | POA ORY cocsccscssvescsocbsees 2 00 COGS HUMOR vscnascessyss secpesess 1 00 Brown, Rachel S..:.........sscc0ees 2 00 | Cadbury, Richard...............0 2 00. Calley, Joseph K..........ssesseees 2 00. RRM WE COMATS, TY. ccc deseveccaenacece 2 00. Cope, Marmaduke C............... 2 00 | BPE ERICIS Feces csseicrccvisccses 2 00 BE ETIOUIRE FE’ scsosescorneniussvace 2 00 Cee We TAI ED... ocsdccccedsces 2 00 | UNE MATIN 5 000scevexgeswneqenes 2 00 SIONAL (IM cu chvseueeecchcsdaenne’ 1 00 Elkinton, Joseph &..........s00000 2 00 Elkinton, Thomas................+. 2 00 -Elkinton, Malinda................. 2 00 Elkinton, Rebecca S............++ 2 00) Emlen, Samuel...........cccsssseese 2 00 CRUNGN. PURCIIOR cssocceucseves sessic 1 00 Estlack, Charles E...............00. $2 00 | Evans, Hannah B......... .....00. 1 00 ) Bivens, . William ....dcwintedecs 2 00 BIA, DO Sk weal epsvaishgdocaues 1 00 GEL: ROGUE. ascahcgss Sanchacsnanees 2 00 |) Oc, ReMOL Lei. dncctsvensassesesees 2 00 | Farnum, Elizabeth H............. 2 00 Garrett, John Bausccc.cccscsscsestees 2 00 ieosesorel, Fenty. Fee 5c. sc ccveccennne 2 00 | Garrett, Elizabeth W.............. 2 00 | Garrett, Frances.........ssccscsesses 1 00 Garrett, Martha H.. -........... 1 00 Spinone, Mare . Bh icsivicxcstaceens 1 00 Ei apie Canreliscsie 1 00 Maule, La yittitiesnssssissccuderact ess 1 00 | Taylor, Rebecca N....:....0e-.200.. 1 00 Morris, Catharine W.............. 2.00 |} Taylor, Sarah: M-i:i4.neeese 2 00 Morris, Elizabeth................00 2 00 Thompson, Emma L............... 1 00 Morria, BAGS 1095 ..sccrnades tegen 4°06 | Troth, Anns B.., is:.csueeeeenees 2 00 Morris, DarGis, Bie nscis ties tesdeane 2 00 | Troth, Elizabeth Tu....50000:..... 2 00 Paige, Franklin E.................. 2.00 | ‘Troth, Mary......:-sdscenmeartenes 1 00 Party, TAQ bonis cease cvdsndncs 200 Troth, Sarah Jane..............000 1 00 Perot, Elizabeth W..............0 2 00 | Vaux, George.....ccseieniees 2 00 Perot, Mary Wah sukcnton ms 1 00.| Vaux, Mary M.....ssena0d00c0 «es ee 1.50 Medium Bibles. Bound in sheep or roan, plain edges...............00+-000 1.00 Brevier Bibles. _ Botind in Poan.. ....2s0g. 6055: 000s isesdoent-5 pee 50 School Bibles:..- Botmnd im Toan.......060.6 vi snecscs. snecen sede aae seeder 40 Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sheep or roan.............. 40 a 7 cloth.....20:cesparmsechata. .20 REVISED VERSION. OXFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with the Revised in parallel columns, in one volame, bound in cloth; «red edges... .s<.5..:: 0. ---.+0:-00neyed pee manee pan $3.50 BIBLES. Minion demy octavo, bound in cloth.....:......0:..0>.0+ssseces sneeEeaengEEseD Ene 1.00 . : Venetian morocco... .....: OATS... oo. ccnne csc eens Haddonfield, N. J. ee Rett DOT oe... sconce secon sees 459 Marshall St. Seer COOPER 50.065... e eee ee teeees 322 N. Fortieth St. Committee on Finance. I TT No. ac sale ehscbccele levee sane ts 1715 Arch St. ess GIP PORT... 2.2... c.ce sees 719 Market St. Committee on Printing. Meaeeeam T. EVKINTON..................227 Chestnut St. rr Te 01 Ty POI coin ends caves vecd caceet Frankford. PUA ET ES DOIN oo 5, icv eccsckcuctscess Frankford. Committee on Distribution and Agents. Seen th SeLLKINTON..«.......... ..4::.......227 Chestnut St. eee MCCOULEING.........00... 0.0.80 1823 Arch St. Seema LD COOPER 8. fo. ciccsscesecceces ene 322 N. Fortieth St. WILLIAM T. ELKINTON............ .+.+.227 Chestnut St. I Me AGAR DONG Y 0 oics ca pcu cn cases vesessace 409 Chestnut St. SR Pa rE cs scis deaae ices eees 3715 Baring St. PGR PN. TALES LON io. iced ccece cc cesees Frankford. Synopsis of Treasurers Account, Year Ending Tenth Month 1, 1896. RECEIPTS. Interest on mortgages, bonds, ete.:::........0...0nsaeeee $1855.13 SUBSETIPHONG Wie) cscs oaks eens deans don sass ene 120.00 Life memberships; Ai hetiecs tae sc.s eas frost 60.00 pales ‘of -bOOKS. <7. 04 oscssengeth steed snnoenk ss 348.61 Sale of old stereotype -platess.4i....0.:.-. 2. ee 26.19 Rents. i). 208 Sis VAS Bete oa Mca nea bebe cee 200.00 $2609.93 Balance Tenth Month 1, 1895............ 993.58 $3003.51 PAYMENTS. > Paper and printing..-.....01.c uve ceredasieseus gx ens oe $370.92 Binding: . 0.04 .c-..peseeibayte¥e 2s oh went e aan ny nn 289.00 Books bought... ...2.....0csanc.es + >see dees eben ea 632.51 Agent's salary. and incidentals......./..c.2¢,. keene 675.70 Rent of office and safe deposit box. .:4.:..<0: ea 460.00 FANICON 5 oon cc vessnn gh sade ygeoeess ieee tate sae ble a. ui 99.84 Fnsurance o...5,0+¢.afootterescahsebenea sss vay Jats one gen 30.00 Expenses procuring: Charter +. .......4,..-s00.34. anon 50.40 } $2608.37 Balance on hand Tenth Month 1, 1896. .... 995.14 $3603.51 The Treasurer's report was examined by a committee of the Board of Managers and found correct. 6 Perle k ORT, At the annual meeting of the Association held in Eleventh Month of last year, it was decided to make application to the Court for a charter of incorporation. This was granted First Month 26, 1896, and was duly accepted by the Association at an adjourned meeting held Second Month 18, 1896. This report will therefore cover the proceedings of the Board of the unincorporated Association up to the time of the acceptance of the charter and of the new Board under it from that time to the present. The new Board was duly organized immediately after the charter was accepted, and proceeded to adopt a code of by- laws to regulate the details of management. These by-laws, together with the charter, have been printed in pamphlet form for the use of members, In accordance with the instructions of the meeting at which the charter was adopted a device for a corporate seal has been approved by the Board, and the seal itself, together with the charter and all the securities of the Association, have been deposited in a safe deposit box in the Provident Life and Trust Company. Except a small amount of coupon bonds all these securities have been registered in the name of the cor- poration. Under the by-laws adopted by the Board as provided in the charter, the President, Secretary, and seven Managers are to be elected at the annual meeting in 1896, to serve for one year; also six Managers to serve for two years. The full number of the Board is thus fifteen. ~J 8 Fourteen volumes of the revised Bible and New Testament, representing the most important issues of the Oxford editions, have been added to the Biblical Library; also copies of the comparative New Testament and of the New Testament and Psalms, embracing in the text the preferences of the American revisers, and in addition two copies of the revised Apocrypha, Oxford edition. The whole number of volumes now in the Biblical Library is 212, and includes many English editions as well as a con- siderable proportion of Bibles in various languages, and some imprints which are quite unique; also a number of works bearing on Biblical study. This Library is deposited in Friends’ Library Building, where every opportunity is offered to consult it. Our valued friend and fellow-member James Whitall, who for over twenty years took an active part in our labors, de- parted this life on the 28th of Second Month last in the sixty- second year of his age. We are deeply sensible of the loss we have sustained by his removal. The aggregate distribution of Bibles and Testaments the past year numbers 4183 volumes, which is 118 less than the previous year. The details of this distribution are as follows : SOLD. To individuals . ¥ ; ; 222 volumes. ‘ Philadelphia Auxiliary 60 * ‘John Livezey Trust . :- Gow. z — 976 volumes. DONATED. To individuals, schools, etc. . 3065 volumes. Through agents , aay 3 3207 volumes. Total : : . 4183 volumes. 9 CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS: Bibles, ordinary version . . 1899 volumes. revised version. 8 * “c 1907 volumes. Testaments and Psalms, ordinary version . 1952 Testaments . : af nee 7 Testaments, and Testaments and Psalms, revised version . : j ; j : IO 4183 volumes, DISTRIBUTION BY EOCALITIES. Pennsylvania and New Jersey . 1221 volumes. North and South Carolina. : 4 aba. sis Fifteen other States and Oklahoma a. F350 - 4183 volumes. The distribution of the revised version has been ex- clusively in the State of Pennsylvania, and it will be noticed that the number of volumes of this version disposed of in the past year has been only eighteen, of which twelve were given away. This shows but little appreciation of its value, or an indifference on the part of agents and others to call attention to it. The most important editions of the revised version are kept in stock and sold at cost prices. Other editions can be procured through the agent at cost prices when desired. It is important that a general knowledge of these facts should be extended to all. The John Livezey Trust has only bought about two-thirds the number of Bibles and Testaments which were ordered the previous year, but in other particulars the distribution has been increased. IO A larger number of volumes than usual has been given to charitable and reformatory institutions the past year, and it is anticipated that our work in this direction may increase in the future. Some of our agents have forwarded reports showing about 200 Bibles and 125 Testaments and Psalms disposed of through them. They have been encouraged to diligence in embracing all right opportunities to further the objects of the Association. The distribution made by the Philadelphia Auxiliary (the only one now in existence), most of which were publications of the American Bible Society, has been as follows: Bibles . : : : pada es Testaments, and Testaments and Psalms 93 Pocket editions of Psalms, Proverbs, and Gospels . 1048 Total ; : > Od On behalf of the Board of Managers. ELTON B. GIFFORD, Secretary. PHILADELPHIA, Tenth Month 26, 1896. Il MEMBERSHIP. LIFE MEMBERS. Brown, T. Wistar Nicholson, Samuel P. Crew, Jacob Lewis Pennock, George Ellis, Evan T. Pennock, Isabella L., Jr. Fox, Joseph M. Rhoads, Charles Gifford, Elton B. Rhoads, Elizabeth Haines, Henry Roberts, Charles Hoopes, Benjamin Sellers, Mary P. Kirkbride, Ann Smith, Ephraim Maris, Edward Thomson, Caroline Matlack, Joseph B. Vaux, George Morris, Elliston P. Vaux, George, Jr. Morris, Israel ~ Wood, Stuart Morris, Samuel Wood, Walter Nicholson, Coleman L. ANNUAL MEMBERS. Allen, Elizabeth ) McCollin, James G. - Allen, Martha D. McCollin, S. Mason Allen, Rebecca J. Moon, Samuel C. Abbott, Ruth S. Moore, Clara G. Biddle, James G. Morris, Jane Biddle, John W. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Biddle, William Pearsall, Henrietta W. Brooks, Rebecca P. Pennock, E. Eldridge Coates, Mary Pile, John L. Coates, Sarah H. Richards, Deborah M. Cresson, Charles C. Russell, Elizabeth Cresson, Sarah H. Russell, Henry C. Cadbury, Elizabeth Russell, Robert H. Cadbury, Joel Sellew, Edwin P. Comfort, Howard ) Sharpless, Anna P. Cooper, Ellwood Sheppard, Martha G. Elkinton, Joseph Smith, Sarah E. Elkinton, Thomas Stokes, Walter P. Elkinton, William T. Thompson, Emma L. Furman, Abigail C. Thompson, Joseph Gifford, Mary P. | Thorp, Benjamin S. Glover, John I. Trimble, Joseph Griscom, Mary H. Trimble, Mary W. Haines, Rebecca B. P. . Trimble, Stephen M. Heston, Esther A. Webster, George S. Heston, William Wiggins, Mary Ann House, Susanna Wilkins, Lydia A. Jenks, John S. Williams, Henry 5S. Jordan, Jane Woolman, Thomas _ Lowry, Edward S. CHARTER AND BY-LAWS OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION FRIENDS IN AMERICA, WITH LIST OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS. FOUNDED, 1829. INCORPORATED, 1896. DEPOSITORY, No. 207 WALNUT PLACE, PHILADELPHIA. 1896. WILLIAM H. PILe’s Sons, PRINTERS, 422 WALNUT STREET. CHARTER. Granted First Month 25th, 1896. Bg it Known, That the subscribers, all but one of whom are citizens of Pennsylvania, having associated themselves together for the purposes hereinafter mentioned, and being desirous of becoming incorporated agreeably to the provis- ions of the Act of the General Assembly of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, entitled “An Act to provide for the Incorporation and Regulation of certain Corporations,” ap- proved the twenty-ninth day of April, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, and its supple- ments, do hereby declare, set forth and certify that the fol- lowing are the purposes, objects, articles and conditions of their said Association for and upon which they desire to be incorporated : ARTICLE I. The name of the Corporation shall be Tue Brsie Asso- CIATION OF FrieNDsS IN AMERICA, and all the persons who may be members of the Association of that name at the time of the adoption of this charter and any others who may qualify as such under the provisions of the By-laws, shall be members of the Corporation. But members of the Religious Society of Friends only shall be eligible to membership. ArticLe LI. The Corporation is formed for the purpose of distributing the Holy Scriptures, encouraging their frequent and serious perusal, and promoting an accurate knowledge of their in- valuable contents. 4 ArRtIcLE III. The business of the Corporation is to be transacted in the City of Philadelphia. ARTICLE LV. The Corporation is to exist perpetually. ARTICLE V. There shall be no capital stock. ARTICLE VI. The subscribers are all residents of Philadelphia or its vicinity, and their names and residences are as follows: Tuomas P. Cops, Haines St., Germantown, Phila., JAMES WuiItTaLL, 9 East Penn St., Germantown, Phila., Joun W. Brppuez, 459 Marshall St., Philadelphia, CHARLES Ruyoaps, Haddonfield, New Jersey, Exton B. Grrrorp, 8. E. cor. Arch and 20th Sts., Phila., Henry Harnzs, 518 Pine Street, Philadelphia, GeorGE Vaux, 1715 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Mary H. Griscom, 3715 Baring Street, Philadelphia, EstHer A. Warnes, 457 N. Sixth St., Philadelphia. ArtIicLE VIL. The officers of the Association shall be a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and not more than sixteen nor less than three Managers, to be elected in such way as the By- laws may direct, who together shall constitute a Board for the management of its business. This Board shall have au- thority to fill vacancies in its number, and to make By-laws for the government of the Corporation, and to alter, amend or repeal the same. The names and residences of the offi- 5 cers and managers who shall serve for the first year are as follows, viz: President—Eruratm Smita, 1110 Pine Street, Philadelphia. Secretary—Enton B. Grrrorp, S. E. cor. Twentieth and Arch Sts., Philadelphia. Treasurer—HENry Hatnes, 518 Pine Street, Philadelphia. MANAGERS. CuarLes Ruoaps, Haddonfield, New Jersey, JAMES WHITALL, 9 East Penn St., Germantown, Phila., JoHn W. Brippie, 459 Marshall St., Philadelphia, Tuomas P. Copr, Haines Street, Germantown, Phila., Wii1aM Heston, Frankford, Philadelphia, JosEPH ELKIntToN, Media, Pennsylvania, George Vaux, 1715 Arch Street, Philadelphia, S. Mason McCotxin, 1823 Arch Street, Philadelphia, JosePpH W. Lippincott, 460 N. Seventh Street, Phila., Eviwoop Coorrr, 322 N. Fortieth St., Philadelphia, Wiu1am T. Evxrytroy, Haddonfield, New Jersey, JosepH K. Cauiey, 4234 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Mary H. Griscom, 3715 Baring Street, Philadelphia, Estuer A. Hatnes, 457 N. Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Mary W. Trims.g, St. David’s, Pennsylvania, Mary Berrve, 2007 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Witness our hands and seals this twenty-fourth day of the Twelfth Month, Anno Domini, one thousand, eight hundred and ninety-five. Tuomas P. Corr, [Seal] Mary H. Griscom, [Seal] Henry Hatnes, [Seal] Cuarves Ruoaps, [Seal] James Wuiratt, [Seal] Esruer A. Harnes, [Seal] GEORGE VAUX, [Seal] Exron B. Grrrorp, [Seal] Joun W. Bropuz, [Seal] 6 CoMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, | County OF PHILADELPHIA. J Before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public for the Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, residing in the City of Phila- delphia, personally appeared Charles Rhoads, Elton B. Gifford and George Vaux, three of the subscribers to the above and foregoing certificate of incorporation of ‘“ The Bible Association of Friends in America,” and in due form of law acknowledged the same to be their act and deed. Witness my hand and official seal this twenty-fourth day of December, Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five. [| Notary’s Seal] WituiAM J. Dickson, Notary Public. CouNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Filed in the office of the Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County this thirtieth day of December, a. p., 1895. WiiiaM B. Mann, Prothonotary. DECREE. In the Court of Common Pleas, No. 3, for the County of Philadelphia, of December Term, 1895, No. 397. In the matter of the incorporation of ‘“ The Bible Association of Friends in America.” And now to wit, This 25th day of January, A. D., 1896, the within certificate of incor- poration having been on file in the office of the Pro- thonotary of said Court since the 30th day of December, A. D., 1895, the day on which publication of notice of intended application was first made, as appears by entry thereon, and due proof of said publication having been presented to me, I do hereby certify that I have perused and examined said instrument, and find the same to be in proper form and within the purposes named in the first class. of corporations specified in Section 2 of the Act of April 7 29th, A. D., 1874, and that said purposes are lawful and not injurious to the community. Upon motion of George Vaux, Jr., on behalf of the petitioners, it is therefore ordered and decreed that the said Charter be approved, and upon the recording of said Charter and its endorsements and this order in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in and for said County, which is now hereby ordered the subscribers thereto and their associates shall hénceforth be a Corporation for the purposes and upon the terms and under the name therein stated. [Court Seal | JAMES Gay Gorpon, [Seal] Recorded in the office for Recording Deeds, &e., in and for the City and County of Philadelphia, in Charter Book, No. 21, page 418, &c. Witness my hand and seal of office this 29th day of Jan- uary, A. D., 1896. W. M. Geary, Recorder of Deeds. [Seal | BY-LAWS. Adopted Third Month 28rd, 1896. GENERAL PROVISIONS. ARTICLE I. MEMBERSHIP. Members of the Religious Society of Friends paying twen- ty dollars at one time or two dollars annually either to the Association or one of its auxiliaries shall be members of the Association; but discontinuance of membership among Friends shall terminate membership in the Association. The right to vote shall be limited to those who have been mem- bers two months before the time of holding any annual meet- ing. Members shall be entitled to receive one-half their subscriptions in Bibles and Testaments at the Association’s lowest prices, if applied for within the year in which the subscription is made. ARTICLE II. MEETINGS. The annual meeting of the Association shall be held on the first Fourth-day in the Eleventh Month. Special meet- ings may be called by the Board of Managers, or by the Secretary upon the written request of a majority of its mem- bers. ArticLe III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The president and secretary shall be elected by the Asso- ciation at the annual meeting to serve one year; also six . 7 ig a _ 79 ¥ > Pees erry 9 managers in even years and seven managers in odd years, each set to serve for two years. But at the annual meeting in 1896 thirteen managers shall be elected, seven to serve for one year and six to serve for two years. A committee shall be appointed at each annual meeting to nominate to the next annual meeting, Friends to be ap- pointed to these offices the following year. The treasurer shall be elected by the Board of Managers from among their number at their first meeting after the annual election, to serve one year. Vacancies in any of the offices may be filled by the Board of Managers. All officers shall hold their positions until their successors are appointed or their places declared vacant by the Board of Managers. ARTICLE LY. FINANCES. All moneys belonging to the Association shall be deposited in the name of the corporation in such financial institutions as the committee on finance may direct. All securities as well as the charter and corporate seal shal] be kept in a sep- arate safe deposit box to be taken in the name of the corpor- ation in such financial institution as may be approved by the committee on finance. The treasurer’s accounts shall be kept in a book which shall be the property of the Association and all items shall be separately classified and credited or charged respectively to capital or income accounts. The treasurer shall give his personal bond in the’ sum of one hundred dollars for the faithful performance of his duties, and he shall present reports to the Board of Managers at its stated meetings in the Third, Sixth, Tenth and Twelfth months, as well as an annual report covering the fiscal year which shall terminate Ninth Month 30th. The salary of the general agent and small expenses of the office shall be paid by the treasurer at his discretion. Al] other payments are only to be made upon the certification of two members of the committee who may have contracted the bills, or of the finance committee. 10 ARTICLE V. INVESTMENTS. The investments of the funds of the Association shall be made in such securities as are authorized by the act of as- sembly entitled ‘An Act to authorize Incorporated Companies to invest, &e.,” approved March 31st, 1868, but no invest- ments are to be made in individual mortgages outside of Philadelphia or adjacent counties in Pennsylvania. ArticLe VI. CORPORATE SEAL. The corporate seal shall have inscribed upon it the words ‘*The Bible Association of Friends in America. Founded 1829. Incorporated 1896.” Ty a ; -. , natn tal Brand a Sion rt COMMITTEES. The following committees shall be appointed by the Board of Managers, to serve one year :— COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENCE. To consist of three managers. Duties.—To correspond with societies or individuals on behalf of the Association and at- tend to the gratuitous distribution of the Holy Scriptures outside of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. To consist of two managers. Duties.—To supervise the finances of the Association, attend to investments, and advise and counsel the treasurer. COMMITTEE ON PRINTING. To consist of three managers. Duties.—To provide a stock of Bibles and Testaments at the Depository, either by print- ing or otherwise, and to have the care of and keep in good condition the stereotype plates belonging to the Association. 11 COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND AGENTS. To consist of seven managers. Duties.—To attend to the gratuitous distribution of the Holy Scriptures within. the limits of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting; to advise and assist the General Agent in his duties, and to appoint sub-agents to aid in the work in such locations as they may deem advis- able; also, to make an Annual! Report to the Board in the Tenth Month. ArticLe VIII. GENERAL AGENT. The General Agent shall be appointed by the Board of Managers, subject to removal at. will. He shall have charge of the business of the Association, under the supervision of the Board and its several committees. ARTICLE IX. Sus AGENTS. These shall be appointed either by the Board or by the committee on distribution and agents, to aid in the gene- ral work of distribution. They shall have authority to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Holy Scriptures. ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS. Amendments to these By-laws may be made at any stated meeting of the Board, when offered in writing and approved by a majority of all the members thereof. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. ArTicLe XI. MEETINGS. Stated Meetings of the Board shall be held the first Sec- ond-day in the Third, Sixth, Tenth and Twelfth Months. Special Meetings may be called at the request of three members in writing, stating the object thereof. 12 ARTICLE XII. MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD AND QUORUM. The full membership of the Board of Managers is fixed at fifteen. The quorum, under the provisions of the act of Assembly, is eight. ArticLe XIII. APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER, SECRETARY AND COMMITTEES. The appointment of the Treasurer of the Association and the Secretary of the Board, and the Standing Committees to serve for one year or until their successors are appointed, shall be made at the first meeting of the Board held after the annual meeting of the Association. ARTICLE XIV. ORDER OF BUSINESS. 1.—Roll-eall. 2.—Reading the Minutes. 3.—Report of General Agent. 4.—Report of Treasurer. 5.—Report of Standing Committees. 6.—Report of Special Committees. 7.—Unfinished Business. 8.—New Business. ARTICLE XV. SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. Duties.—In addition to the usual service pertaining to the office he shall preserve two copies of every printed Annual Report, depositing one with the archives of the Association, and the other with the Society’s Library, at Friends’ Li- brary. ArTICLE XVI. DISTRIBUTION BY MANAGERS. Each Manager may annually distribute gratuitously to deserving persons Bibles and Testaments to the value of five dollars. 13 PROVISIONS RELATING TO AUXILIARIES. ArTIcLE XVII. How FoRMED. Members of the Religious Society of Friends residing within designated limits may form Bible Associations aux- iliary to this Association under the provisions of these By- laws. ArticLeE XVILI. RULES AND FUNDAMENTAL PROVISION. Auxiliaries may make their own rules, subject to the ap- proval of the parent Association, which must, however, contain the following fundamental provision, viz: * This Association is formed for the purpose of co-operating with The Bible Association of Friends in America in distributing the Holy Scriptures, encouraging their frequent and serious perusal, and promoting an accurate knowledge of their in- valuable contents.” ARTICLE XIX. APPROPRIATION OF MONEYS. All moneys received by Auxiliaries from any source shall be used for the objects set forth in these By-laws, and such sums as may not be expended directly by them shall be paid, on or before the thirtieth day of Ninth Month in each year, to the Agent of the parent Association. Annual Reports of their work and proceedings shall also be forwarded to him prior to the Board Meeting on the first Second-day in the Tenth Month. Bibles and Testaments equal in value, at the lowest prices, to the amount paid to the General Agent by an auxiliary Association in any given year, shall be fur- nished to it if applied for within twelve months. ARTICLE XX. DELEGATES. Auxiliary Associations shall be entitled to send delegates to the Annual Meetings of the parent Association, not ex- ceeding three in each case. OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. EPHRAIM SMITH, Presipent. ELTON B. GIFFORD, Secretary. HENRY HAINES, Treasurer. MANAGERS : CHARLES RuHoADs, JosEPH W. Lipprncort, JAMES WHITALL, ELLwoop CoopEr, JoHN W. BIDDLE, WitiiaM T. ELKINTON, Tuomas P. Cops, JosEPH K. CaALLEY, WitiiaM Heston, Mary H. Griscom, JosEPH ELKINTON, Estuer A. HAINgs, GEORGE VAUX, Mary W. TRIMBLE, S. Mason McCouuin, M. D., Mary Bertie. 15 MEMBERSHIP AT THE TIME THE CHARTER WAS ADOPTED. LIFE MEMBERS. Brown, T. Wistar Nicholson, Samuel P. Crew, Jacob Lewis Nicholson, Coleman L. Ellis, Evan T. Pennock, George Fox, Joseph M. (M. D.) Pennock, Isabella L., Jr. Gifford, Elton B. Rhoads, Charles Haines, Henry Rhoads, Elizabeth Hoopes, Benjamin Roberts, Charles Kirkbride, Ann Sellers, Mary P. Morris, Samuel Smith, Ephraim Morris, Israel Vaux, George Morris, Elliston P. Vaux, George, Jr. Matlack, Joseph B. Wood, Stuart Maris, Edward (M. D.) Wood, Walter ANNUAL MEMBERS. Allen, Elizabeth | Jenks, John S. Allen, Martha D. | Jordan, Jane Allen, Rebecca J. Lowry, Edward 8S. Abbott, Ruth 8S. | Moon, Samuel C. Biddle, John W. | McCollin, James G. Biddle, William | Morris, Jane Biddle, James G. | Moore, Clara G. Brown, William Henry ) Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Coates, Sarah H. ) Pile, John L. Coates, Mary ) Pennock, E. Eldridge Cresson, Charles C. | Pearsall, Henrietta W. Cresson, Sarah H. ) Richards, Deborah M. Cadbury, Elizabeth ) Russell, Elizabeth Cadbury, Joel | Russell, Robert H. Comfort, Howard ) Russell, Henry C. Cooper, Ellwood | Smith, Sarah E. Elkinton, Joseph ) Sharpless, Anna P. (M. D.) Elkinton, Thomas ) Stokes, Walter P. Elkinton, William T. ) Sheppard, Martha G. Furman, Abigail C. | Thompson, Joseph Gifford, Mary P. | Trimble, Stephen M. Glover, John I. Trimble, Joseph Haines, Esther A. | Woolman, Thomas Haines, Rebecca B. P. | Williams, Henry 8. Heston, William Wilkins, Lydia A. House, Susanna ! Webster, George 8. 16 MEMBERS THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PHILADELPHIA AUXILIARY. Allen, John C. Bacon, Anna D. Bacon, Helen R. Bacon, Sarah W. Beesley, B. W. Bettle, Mary Biddle, Samuel Branson, Mary Brown, Rachel 8. Cadbury, Anna Cadbury, Richard Carter, John E. Cope, Francis R. Cope, Marmaduke C. Cope, Thomas P. Corse, William H. Elkinton, Joseph 8. Elkinton, Malidna Elkinton, Rebecca 8. Emlen, Samuel Estlack, Charles E. Evans, William Farnum, Elizabeth H. Garrett, Elizabeth W. Garrett, John B. Garrett, Phillip C. Haines, Mary R. Hinchman, Lydia S. Hinchman, Margaretta S. Jenks, Hannah M. Jones, Mary T. Lippincott, Susanna W. Longstreth, Ellen W. Lowry, Rebecea B. Lytle, Anna R. Masters, J. Wilson Morris, Elisabeth Morris, Mary Morris, Lydia T. Paige, Franklin E. Parry, Hannah Perot, Elizabeth W. Potts, Anna, Randolph, Richard Roberts, Lucy B. Russell, Elizabeth F. W. Scattergood, Caroline C. Scattergood, George J. Scattergood, Sarah S. Scattergood, Thomas Scull, David Taylor, Sarah M. Thompson, Emma L. Troth, Anna B. Troth, Elizabeth T. Wetherell, Mary S. White, Rebecca Whitall, James Whitall, Mary C. Yarnall, Anna HISTORICAL SKETCH * OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, GEORGE VAUX. Read at the Annual Meeting, 11 Month 4, 1806. HISTORICAL SKETCH. Tue Bible Association of Friends in America originated in a concern on the part of many in Philadelphia soon after _ the separation of 1827, to meet what they esteemed to be one of the principal causes of that separation, which was the dearth of the Scriptures among a large number of those members who had separated. This view was perhaps exaggerated, for it was ascertained that many families and individuals who re- mained with Friends did not possess a Bible. The latter fact, however, emphasized the necessity of such an association as ours, and awakened a wide-spread interest in the subject. In the Fourth Month, 1829, a circular was issued signed by ten friends, including Henry Cope, Daniel B. Smith, Thomas Evans, and others, which stated that a considerable portion of our religious society, especially in new settlements, were but partially supplied with the Holy Scriptures. Not only was this the case with families and individuals, but there were also schools among Friends without them. This circular adverts to the facts that the Society of Friends holds the Bible to be “the only fit outward judge and test in matters of faith and doctrine,” ‘‘ and appeals to it both in preaching and in writing more frequently than almost any other people.”’ The first of these quotations is manifestly designed to express the sentiment of Barclay, ‘‘ We do look upon them as the only fit outward judge of controversies among Christians.”’ —Apology, Prop. III. Sec. VI. The circular quotes the following extract of the London Epistle of 1728, and several others issued up to 1743, with the remark that the substance of them is contained in the discipline of all the Yearly Meetings ,—viz. : 4 ‘“And dear friends, inasmuch as the Holy Scriptures are the external means of conveying and preserving to us an account of the things most surely to be believed concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in the flesh and the ful- filling of the prophecies relating thereto, we therefore recom- mend to all Friends, especially elders in the church and masters of families, that they would, both by example and advice, impress on the minds of the younger a reverent esteem of those sacred writings, and advise them to a frequent reading and meditating thereon.”’ The circular further states, ‘‘ There are few means which, under the divine blessing, would have a more powerful ten- dency to check the growing spirit of levity,and scepticism so lamentably obvious amongst many of the youth than the daily serious perusal of the Bible, comparing parallel passages with each other, illustrating the prophecies by the record of their fulfilment, consulting the narrative of the same facts by different historians and thus making the sacred penmen their own commentators.” ‘““ However singular it may appear, it is believed to bea fact that, notwithstanding the numerous reprints of the Bible which have recently been published, there is not now extant any octavo edition in clear type and on good paper containing the valuable marginal references of Canne or Brown’s Con- cordance, both which are found of great practical utility in a profitable perusal of the sacred volume. The quarto family Bibles are large and inconvenient for frequent reading, and it is apprehended that, where these only are to be found ina family, they are-not so often perused as those of smaller and lighter form would be. It may also be remarked that many of the Bibles and Testaments used in schools are ina small and confused type and printed on paper of an inferior quality, which renders them very difficult for children to read, espe- cially such as are beginning to learn, and thus a distaste for the sacred writings is often acquired, merely from the form in 5 which they are presented, before the child is of an age duly to appreciate the preciousness of their contents.” It was further proposed that $5000 should be raised as capital upon which to start an association. The issue of this circular was followed by a meeting at Arch Street Meeting-House, on the eleventh of the Ninth Month following, 1829, where about forty Friends were present, including George Jones from England, when this association was formed for the purpose of ‘‘ the printing and distributing of the Holy Scriptures.” The circular was read at this meeting, and is recorded 77 extenso on its minutes. Daniel B. Smith acted as clerk for the evening. A very full and free discussion of the subject was entered upon, and the unanimous judgment arrived at that the asso- ciation should be formed. Its age at the present time is thus sixty-seven years. Several other meetings were held for the consideration of details, and at the one held Ninth Month 22, 1829, a consti- tution was adopted which was substantially the same as that under which the association has since been conducted. Its object was defined in these words: “ To encourage a wider circulation as well as a more frequent and serious perusal of the Holy Scriptures, and to promote a more accurate knowl- edge of their invaluable contents.”’ At the same meeting an “ Address to the Members of the Religious Society of Friends in America” was adopted. This address was signed by Jonathan Evans, Samuel Bettle, Thomas Stewardson, Leonard Snowden, Thomas P. Cope, James Vaux, and many other prominent Friends of that day. It embodied the principal points embraced in the circular already alluded to, with some additional matter. Five thousand copies of this address were printed and nearly all of them distributed in the different Yearly Meetings on the American continent. 6 At the meeting held in the Eleventh Month, 1829, only about two months after the foundation of the association, so successful had been the effort to obtain funds that it was re- ported that $5900 had been subscribed, which sum was after- wards increased to about $6400. Of this amount $340 were sent from Friends in England. It was estimated that a capital of at least $10,000 would be required to ensure full success. In the same month the permanent organization was effected and the following officers appointed : Secretary, Daniel B. Smith; treasurer, Henry Cope; corresponding members, Isaac Collins, Thomas Evans, John Paul. An Acting Committee (the name of which was soon after changed to Board of Managers) consisting of twenty-four Friends was also appointed. One of the principal features of the original plan was the establishment of auxiliaries to aid in the work. Six of these were almost immediately formed,—one in New York and one each in Bucks, Burlington, Abington, and Philadelphia Quar- terly Meetings in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and one at Vassalborough, Maine. In 1833 the number of these auxili- aries had increased to twenty-nine. The distribution of the Scriptures in the early years of the association depended mainly upon the auxiliaries, and the number of these adjuncts in 1858 reached fifty, but with changing circumstances the number gradually declined and one only, that of Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting, at present exists. The association now employs subagents, who, to some extent, take the place of the auxiliaries. It was not to be expected that the Friends engaged in the work would find smooth sailing in all particulars, notwith- standing the wide-spread interest and sympathy the project commanded. Hence we find that in the Third Month, 1830, the Committee on Correspondence reported to the Acting 7 Committee that a prejudice had' been instilled into the minds of many Friends against all societies for disseminating the Bible. They say, however, that in all cases where a candid examination had been given to the subject these groundless objections had entirely disappeared and given place toa hearty co-operation with the views of the association. They say, however, that in some places these groundless prejudices still continue to exist, and that it is important that every effort should be made to check their influence. Between the time of organization and holding the first annual meeting in the Fourth Month, 1830, active measures were taken for printing suitable Bibles. Unexpected difficul- ties, however, presented. It was found that the headings of the chapters as prepared by the translators of the King James version occupied thirty pages and that many of them were objectionable. In consequence of this the whole of the headings were revised and what was esteemed unsatisfactory removed. The original marginal readings of the translators were adopted without note or comment, as well as the references as given in Bagster’s Bible. The latter, however, required ex- tended readjustment to adapt them to the new paging. This work was done by a single member of the committee, a most arduous and laborious task. These arrangements produced our present large reference Bible, which also had added to it ‘‘ Bagster’s Index,” ‘‘ Brown’s Concordance,” the “ Table of Officers and Conditions of Men,” and the ‘‘ Table of Scripture Measures.’’ It was published in 1831. For many years this was the best reference Bible that could be obtained. What was called in the early reports the ‘‘ Common Bible,”’ and referred to in the early minutes as the ‘“‘ second set’’ and sometimes as the “‘ School Bible,” was arranged for at the same time, as well as an edition of the New Testament. These were prepared from the same type, of course omitting the reference 8 column. What we have for many years known as the “ School Bible” and recently disused, substituting an edition of the American Bible Society in its place, appears to have been first published in 1836. Our medium Bible was not published till 1872. Prior to 1836 upward of ten thousand Bibles and eight thousand Testaments had been printed and most of them distributed. The first annual report of the association contains some interesting allusions to the use of the Bible among Friends. It is stated that in the schools conducted by our society at Ackworth and Croydon in England the scholars were taught to repeat in order the names of the different books in the Old and New Testaments and to give some account of the con- tents of each. They were also encouraged to search for prophecies and passages relating to their fulfilment, especially those which relate to the coming of our Saviour. The pupils were further required to commit passages to memory and to enter in memorandum-books references to other subjects, such as the love, power, and wisdom of God, as well as His moral government, and also to passages illustrative of the testimonies, principles, and practices of our religious society. In harmony with the foregoing a later report states that, so far from giving any undue value to the Scriptures, it was be- lieved, as the Bible came to be more thoroughly and generally examined by our members, the consistency of our testimonies with its doctrines would be more and more apparent and acknowledged, and the number who would feel bound to walk consistent therewith would be increased. And in confirmation of the soundness of the association’s attitude in its early history I will quote the following from the pen of the late Dr. Charles Evans, who, when writing upon a different but somewhat analogous subject, pertinently remarks, “It was never supposed by any intelligent Friend that belief in the immediate guidance of Divine Grace rendered useless 9 the active exercise of the intellectual powers or the knowledge acquired by culture ; and Friends always freely admitted that these, if kept in their proper place, are strengthened and sanctified by the unspeakable Gift and co-operate in giving scope and adaptability to the spiritual life.’ Well would it have been for our religious society had the simple, effective, and wholly reasonable use of the Scriptures approved by our association in its early history been universally adopted and adhered to. Alas! for human judgment. Only a few years passed before two different views began to assert themselves. On the one hand, the old prejudice which had taken ground against all associations for disseminating the Scriptures again came to the front in a modified form. It held out the view that anything more than a reverent reading of the Bible and committing to memory passages word for word was danger- ous and not to be encouraged, lest it should place too much reliance on the outward and too little on the inward. It thus practically endorsed the inspiration of the translators, rather than the inspiration of the text, and ignored the fact that such use of the Scriptures as the association so early approved did not conduce to the results they claimed, but the contrary. On the other hand, a sentiment developed in favor of a merely intellectual study of the Bible, which ultimately gave birth to a certain form of First Day schools in which there was no standard of teaching in harmony with our religious views required, and where those engaged as teachers were mainly young persons, unacquainted with our religious principles and of but little spiritual experience. The conflict between these two lines of thought has been hurtful to our religious society, and out of the latter has in large measure grown the disaster which has fallen upon us in the budding and growth of what is known as the pastoral system. Between these diverse modes of thought our principles IO may almost be said to have fallen between two stools. These principles have largely been kept out of view, our testimony against a human priesthood has fallen in the back-ground, and our influence and power as a religious organization have been greatly diminished. An early attempt was made to obtain information as to how far our members were not supplied with the Scriptures. A circular was issued and extensively distributed in all quar- ters of the society in America, making inquiry in relation to this point. The results were surprising and almost incredible to us at the present day. Reports from seven neighborhoods developed the fact that within the limits which they embraced there were four hundred families without complete copies of the Bible and one hundred and thirty-eight families without even a copy of the New Testament. In schools there was a very great deficiency. Those families which possessed them seem to have generally had inferior imprints on poor paper and in very small type. Whilst this response to the inquiry embraced but a very small part of the society, it was manifest that the condition of affairs throughout country meetings generally did not mate- rially differ from it. It was apparent, however, that an almost universal desire existed among Friends in all directions to remedy this sorrowful situation. It continued, nevertheless, for many years afterwards. Reports from nine auxiliaries in 1834 showed that within their limits there were seventy-two families and more than one thousand six hundred and sixty-seven adult members and three hundred and one children capable of reading who had not a copy of the Holy Scriptures, besides a very large num- ber of families who had only single copies, which were small and indistinct school Bibles. It was thought that in other sections the deficiencies were still greater. The annual report of 1836 announces that at that time not many families of Friends within the limits of the auxiliaries were without the II Scriptures. Also that, upon comparison of the number of volumes disposed of during the several years the association had been in existence, there was a continual declination in its business. The report deplores this, but it must be seen that such a result was inevitable and that it rather indicates to what a large extent the wants of our members had been supplied. Whilst the original design of the association was mainly to supply Friends with the Scriptures, it was not many years before the scope of the distribution was enlarged, and so early as 1838 mention is made that donations in considerable quan- tity had been made to colored persons. Notwithstanding the extensive circulation of the Scriptures under the auspices of the association, reports were from time to time made by the auxiliaries that some Friends required copies of the Bible, and it was many years before this feature was removed. In the Seventh Month, 1830, William Salter was appointed agent at a salary of $300 per annum, and a room in Car- penter Street, near Seventh, adjoining the office of The Friend, was taken as a temporary office. The following Twelfth Month the necessity for having a permanent office was brought to view, and it was determined to take steps to that end. The design was practically to establish a complete publishing house, where all the details of printing and binding should be attended to, as well as to maintain a centre from which an extended distribution might be made. In the Fifth Month, 1831, the premises at the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Appletree Alley were offered to the Society for $12,000. This property was thirty-two feet front on Fourth Street and about eighty feet deep on Apple- tree Alley, but irregular in shape, and on the rear it was broader than on the front. Thomas P. Cope, a member of the Board of Managers, agreed to purchase the property and to erect upon it such a building as the society required, and to lease it to the associa- 12 tion for seven years at a rental equivalent to five and a half per cent. on the cost, with the privilege of purchasing it at cost at the expiration of the lease. The building was to be four stories in height. The first story was to be adapted for offices to rent; the second story was to contain the society’s offices; the printing-office was to be on the third and the bindery on the fourth floor. The building was so far completed in the Fourth Month, 1832, that it was occupied by the association for all general purposes and some portions not required for its use rented on favorable terms to satisfactory tenants, thus producing a rental to meet the interest on the indebtedness, etc. The funds which the association had been able to raise were not even sufficient to carry on its publication business, and money had to be borrowed to aid in that line. Its ulti- mate ownership of the new quarters was dependent mainly upon its ability to procure the amount expended thereon (about $23,000) by donations or legacies. An earnest effort was made to obtain such, and by the beginning of 1833 over $14,000 had been subscribed for the general purposes of the association. Of this amount, $9000 was applied as a nucleus of a sinking fund to liquidate the indebtedness against the building. In addition a small percentage of the proceeds of sale of the society’s publications and the excess of rents of the building over interest charges was to be annually added to the fund. The seven years allowed for the purchase of the property expired on the first of the Seventh Month, 1839. On the first of the Third Month of that year the sinking fund amounted to only $16,608.16, leaving a deficiency of about $6500. In the Sixth Month of the same year the managers appointed three trustees to take the title to the property, and directed them to pay the whole amount of the sinking fund to Thomas P. Cope, and to execute a mortgage for the differ- ence between it and the purchase money. The securities in r3 the sinking fund, however, could not be realized upon at such short notice, and it was necessary to make the mortgage $10,000, which was paid off in instalments as funds became available, the final payment of $3000 having been made towards the close of 1843. For over sixty years the association occupied these prem- ises. They were sold in the Twelfth Month, 1893, for about $2000 more than the original cost, and vacated the following Third Month, when the present rooms in Walnut Place were occupied. I well remember visiting the Bible rooms about the year 1840. There was absolutely no change in their arrangement and furniture at the time they were vacated in 1894 from what they appeared fifty-four years before. It was the one place in my memory which changed not, and a visitor in later years would know no difference. It fell to my lot to take part in the arrangements for moving into the new quarters. Some strange things developed. I will mention one of them. In the committee-room stood an old desk. It had a drawer in it which was locked. No one knew where the key was. It was broken open, and dust lay thick and heavy on the contents, calling to mind the accumulation on the chest which contained the crown jewels of Scotland when they were found after their whereabouts had been unknown for a great many years. When the dust was cleared away the contents proved to be a mass of papers belonging to the Haverford School Association. The drawer had evidently been used by the secretary of that organization, and probably had not been opened for almost half a century. Among the papers was found the original plan by which the lawn at Haverford College had been planted with trees, LIBRARY. The project of forming a Biblical Library was first sug- gested in the Second Month, 1831, and a commencement was made by arranging for exchanges of the association’s pub- 14 lications for other Bibles. The annual report of that year contains the following statement: ‘“Amidst the numerous editions of the Bible that are extant it is impossible but that variations in small or unim- portant words should not have crept in. To ascertain the weight of authority in favor of any one reading it is necessary to the Biblical critic that he possess copies of these various editions. With this view the managers have commenced forming a library in which they wish to collect all the editions of the English Bible that have hitherto appeared and such as we may be able to obtain in foreign languages.” In a report a few years later it is intimated that it was desirable to include in the library not only copies of the Bible in various languages, but ancient and modern works illustrating Biblical literature. The British and Foreign Bible Society, in 1834, presented the association with copies of all the editions of its publica- tions, comprising forty-five volumes in forty different lan- guages. About the same time Dr. Samuel George Morton presented a Latin Bible printed in Venice in 1478, one of the earliest specimens of printing in existence, which is beautifully executed and still in an excellent state of preservation. The library at present numbers two hundred and twelve volumes, including, in addition to what are mentioned above, a copy of the Koran; a very large, black-letter, ‘‘ tryacle”’ Bible printed in 1595, with most of its original binding; another black-letter copy printed in 1608, and other early English editions. The volumes in foreign languages are seventy- five in number, embracing editions in Hebrew, Greek, Ara- maic, Turkish, Syriac, Arabic, Ethiopic, Coptic, Malay, Lettish, Danish, Finnish, German, French, Welsh, and many others. The library was removed some years since from the depository to Friends’ Library Building, where it is arranged as a separate department, and accessible for reference by all. 15 Recently nineteen specimen volumes of the principal editions of the revised version have been added. REVISED VERSION. Although not strictly within the scope of my design, this paper would not be complete without some reference to the revised version of the Scriptures. We have seen that so early as 1831,in the establishment of the Biblical Library, the association had recognized the fact that variations existed in the different editions of the Bible, and that steps should be taken to ascertain the weight of authority of different readings. This had been anticipated and in a larger degree, three-quar- ters of a century before, by Dr. John Fothergill and other prominent English Friends of that day, and had taken shape in the form of another translation made by Alexander Purver, which was published in London in 1764, in two large volumes, under the auspices of those Friends. But even so late as 1831 the opportunity for revising King James’s version was but a limited one. Comparatively little examination had been given to the Alexandrian manuscript preserved in England and the Vatican manuscript at Rome ; and the Sinaitic manuscript still slept its sleep of centuries in the Convent of St. Katharine’s. Tischendort’s great discovery of the latter, the bringing to light of other ancient manuscripts all far earlier than any the translators of 1611 had access to, and the increased attention to critical study of the Bible in the original tongues made the revised version a possibility. I do not embrace in this thought what is known as the ‘“ Higher Criticism.’’ It is a misnomer in my judgment, be- cause it does not seek truth, but strives to pull truth down. Archeological discoveries have disproved much which the higher criticism has claimed for itself, and is likely to disprove more in the future. The disclosures resulting from the find of the Tel-el-Amarna tablets have been marvellous. “While criticism, so-called, has been busy in demolishing 16 the records of the Pentateuch, archeology, by the spade of the excavator and the patient skill of the decipherer, has been equally busy in restoring their credit. And the monuments of the past are a more solid argument than the guesses and prepossessions of the modern theorist. The clay tablet and inscribed stone are better witnesses to the truth than literary tact or critical scepticism. That Moses and his contempora- ries could neither read nor write may have been proved to demonstration by the critic; yet, nevertheless, we now know, thanks to archeological discovery, that it would have been a miracle if the critic were right.’ (‘‘ Patriarchal Palestine,” pp. 15, 16.) Further, it will be remembered that it is but lately that the higher criticism pointed in triumph to the fact that no mention had been found of the Israelites on the monuments of Egypt, and this was flaunted in the faces of Christians as a proof that the Bible account of Israel in that land was only a myth. When lo! but a few months ago the great stela of King Merenptah spoke from its sleep of ages the ringing words, ‘““The people of Israel is spoiled, it hath no seed,” and in hearing it we cannot but recall what is stated in the last verse of the first chapter of Exodus, ‘‘ And Pharaoh charged all his people saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river.” | Professor Sayce, writing upon the subject, says, “So far as we can see at present there appears to be a direct allusion, in the words of the Egyptian poet, to the events which took place just before the exodus.” It may be added that since the discovery above mentioned a second reference has’ been found to the Israelites in another of Merenptah’s inscriptions. To return. But the translation into the vernacular, whilst of great importance, is secondary to the settlement of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek text. We must know first, if possible, what the authors of the several books of the 17 Bible actually wrote before we can hope to secure a transla- tion which will fully convey to our minds correct impressions as to their meaning. A large part of the work of the revisers of the new version was devoted to settling the text in the original tongues. The early manuscripts above referred to, and other authorities not available in 1611, were invaluable in this connection. With a purer original and a more correct translation we now have before us results for which all students of the Bible ought to feel thankful. Professor Drummond says, “ There are things in the Old Testament cast in the teeth of the apologist by sceptics, to which he has simply no answer. These are the things, the miserable things, the masses have laid hold of. They are the stock in trade of the free-thought platform and the secularist pamphleteer. A new exegesis, a reconsideration of the his- toric setting, and a clearer view of the moral purposes of God would change them from barriers to bulwarks of faith.”’ Canon Farrar tells us, “ The last revision of the Bible has once more reminded us that many passages and hundreds of expressions which have been implicitly accepted by genera- tions and quoted as the very word of God were, in fact, the erroneous translations of imperfect readings. If the vast majority of Christians have always had to be content with a Bible which is in so many instances inaccurately copied or wrongly translated, it is not astonishing that they should also have had to put up with a Bible which in many instances has been wrongly explained. Now if, indeed, every word of Scrip- ture had been written ‘by the pen of the Triune God,’ we might have thought that these errors involved an irreparable loss. But the loss is in no sense irreparable. It affects no single essential truth. ‘If, after using diligence to find truth, we fall into error when the Scriptures are not plain, there is no danger in it. They that err and they that do not err shall both be saved.’ ”’ a 18 He continues, ‘‘ How, then, is it possible better to maintain the authority of the Holy Scriptures than by pointing out and by forsaking the errors whereby men have so often wrested them alike to their own destruction and to the ruin and misery of their fellow-men? How can we better prove their sacredness and majesty than by showing that, in spite of such long cen- turies of grievous misinterpretation, they still remain, when rightly used, a light unto our feet and a lamp unto our paths? How can we render them a loftier service than by endeavoring to set them free from false dogmas, which have corrupted their whole interpretation with dishonest casuistry and have thereby shaken to its very centre the religious faith of thousands alike of the most ignorant and of the most cultivated of mankind ? And think not that I am pointing to some mere conventional moral when I add that there is one way in which the very humblest of us may prove how inviolable is the truth, how infinite the preciousness of the lessons which we can learn from Scripture. It is by living in simple and faithful obedience to its highest teaching. On that point, at least, the greatest and holiest interpreters have ever been at one.” And a recent writer in the Contemporary Review justly says of the revised version, “It has been severely—might not one say bitterly ?—attacked, but usually for the very features which are mostly to its credit. Its cardinal fault is, that it has made too few changes, not too many.” The translators of King James’s version were all of them either clericals or sympathizers with the clerical mode of thought. They were also limited by the patent of their authority as translators not only to adhere to the words of the Bishops’ Bible as much as they could, or, as expressed, “as the truth of the original would permit,” but they were required to retain “ the old ecclesiastical words” and not to give the equivalents of the Hebrew or Greek text in language ordi- narily used by the people. For instance, ‘‘ the word Church not to be translated Congregation.’ We can easily see how, 1g under these circumstances, the King James version would be essentially a clerical translation and have a bias in favor of the mode of thought maintained in the Church of England. The revised version has largely strengthened the attitude of Friends on various points of doctrine. Indications are not wanting that newly-discovered information will still further strengthen our position. No one who has carefully compared the accounts given by Matthew, Mark, and Luke of what is known as the Last Supper can fail to be struck with the statements in the third gospel being materially different from those in the others. Whilst in the first two the breaking of bread was the first act and the handing of the cup was the last, we find that Luke mentions first the handing of the cup and after this the bread was given with the declaration, ‘‘ This is my body,” and then follow these words, ‘‘ which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise the cup after supper saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is shed for you.” According to this statement the cup was handed twice, once before and once after the bread. In Matthew and Mark the cup was said to have been only once handed, and the command “‘ this do in remembrance of me’’ does not appear at all. Now let us turn to our revised version and look at the marginal note on the passage I have quoted,—to wit : ‘“‘ which is given for you: this doin remembrance of me,’’ etc. The note tells us that some ancient authorities omit it. In 1882, soon after the publication of the revised New Testament, Westcott and Hort, two eminent biblical scholars, the former one of the company who prepared the revised version, issued an edition of the New Testament in Greek. It was accompanied with a volume containing an introduc- tion and appendix by the editors which embraced copious notes on select readings. Those notes contain an elaborate statement on the genuineness of the passage referred to. The - arguments on both sides of the question are candidly given, and it is a little remarkable that those in favor of its genuine- 20 ness are based upon the assumption that the so-called sacra- ment of the Lord’s Supper is a divine institution. The conclusion of these eminent men is that there is ‘“‘no moral doubt that the words in question were absent from the original text of Luke.”’ Almost every argument in favor of what is known as the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is based upon this interpolated passage. If it falls, there is but little for the advocates of the rite to stand upon. We have the testimony of these eminent scholars that the words in question are not Scripture, and thus the contention of our religious society in relation to this rite is greatly strengthened. The removal of the headings of pages and chapters and placing the numbers of the chapters and verses in the margin only in the revised version (all of which are no part of the Bible), as well as the improvement in translation, affords the opportunity of reading the Scriptures more intelligently and understandingly than ever before. The revised New Testament was issued in 1881 and the Old Testament followed it four years later, but, although the subject had been previously mentioned, it was not until 1893 that our association took steps to distribute this version. We now recommend it and seek as far as we can to bring it to the favorable notice of all by keeping the volumes on sale at the depository and including a list of them as on hand with our own publications. In relation to the aggregate work of the association during the sixty-seven years of its existence, it may be stated that the distribution of Bibles and parts of the Bible has been very great. For the twenty-two years ending with 1891 more than one hundred thousand volumes were issued, being an average of about five thousand annually. There is reason to believe that this average was less throughout the previous years, though the reports are not made in such form as to arrive at the actual figures. It is probable that the total dis- 21 tribution by the society since its foundation may have reached two hundred and fifty thousand volumes. In conclusion, the thought presents itself at times, What is to be the future work of the association? That there will always be a wide field for the distribution of the Scriptures there can be no doubt. But it seems to me that the associa- tion has special work besides. I speak only for myself; but my impression is strong that the effort should be made, the vigorous effort, to spread abroad widely the view that the revised version of the Scriptures is greatly superior to the translation of 1611. Also to empha- size among our members the view that the soundness of the principles of our religious society are much more largely sup- ported by it than by the other. Wecan thus do much to bring about its ultimate substitution for the translation of 1611. And we will be carrying out the original design of the founders of this association as enunciated in the declara- tion of the object in 1829, which was not only the distribution of the Scriptures and encouraging their frequent and serious perusal, but also “‘ promoting a more accurate knowledge of their invaluable contents.”’ THE Sixty-Eighth Annual Report OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION FRIENDS IN AMERICA Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the Third of Eleventh Month, 1897. DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE PHILADELPHIA 1897 2 OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOST TORY, No. 207 WALNUT PLACE, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. PRICE-LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION. Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index, and Concordance, bound as follows: Turkey morocco, gilt edges). :1.):.. <1: n0s0sss nose een $4.00 i # sprinkled .edges:...:. 4.4.1: egeeeneees ents cen 3.00 Sheep or roan, plain edges...............~->-.- 49 volumes. ** Philadelphia Auxiliary ........... APE wits ‘* Burlington Fae rtkgeteatek bas 38) x f bp pene Livezey, Trust ..i:.:......... BOF 1% POA SO oss ies « 20 1029 volumes. DONATED. me amasviauals, schools etc.. ..............6.....0... ..2862 volumes. Through agents, or in their hands for distribu- Tt er ah Fe Aadsyy nag ce s+ sve ena ts nahaa oie wiees 4120." Total, 4303 volumes. CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS : Bibles, ordinary version........... 1840 volumes. ‘* revised Pea Js 2 : 1842 volumes. Testaments and Psalms, ordinary version.......... FORA ays. _ Lestaments, ordinary version .................:-+..00 meee)" Testaments, revised version ..............:.cceeeeeeees Se bo Testaments and Psalms, revised version............ 2 Sy 4303 volumes. 8 DISTRIBUTION BY LOCALITIES. Pennsylvania and New Jersey ................eceeeees 1737 volumes. North and South Carciig nos <2 sus ~ <3 00ers i a Twenty-three other States and Territories, and In NOVE COB cack cs fesxeensaia ns ke eee fog. 3 *' 4303 volumes. Last year the distrikution of the reivsed version of 18 vol- umes was exclusively in the State of Pennsylvania: this year the 20 volumes have been disposed of in four States, 14 of them in New Jersey. An edition of 250 copies of the Historical Sketch of the Association from the date of its organization to that of its in- corporation as prepared and read at our annual meeting last year by George Vaux, was printed and is now exhausted. During the past year a portion of the legacies bequeathed to the Association some years since by Sarah Marshall and Mary M. Johnson, was received, being the first receipts of this kind for several years. The Association could enlarge the scope of its work if similar additions to its funds were made. Several of our agents have forwarded reports showing sonie 295 volumes have been disposed of through them, 14 of which were sold. From these reports it would appear that the inter- est manifested in the work of the Association is encouraging. Several charitable and penal institutions have been supplied with our publications. By a communication received from Burlington Auxiliary we are informed that no regular meeting of the Association has been held since 1873, but that under date of Fifth month 11th, 1897, the few surviving members met and appointed new ofh- cers. Twenty-five new contributors have been added, and fresh interest aroused in this important work. The distribution made by the Philadelphia Auxiliary the past year was: Bibles. «.:... ccpssnd eSandemmenpesgeeenens Were 164 Testaments, and Testaments and Psalms.....................5: 103 9 Pocket Edition of Psalms and Gospels.......................... 870 1137 And that of the Burlington Auxiliary......... ..........2...... 59 een CisttIDUtiON Of AUXIIATICS. .....:......... .2..5..0000005. 1196 The Biblical Library, deposited in the Friends’ Library Building, 142 North 16th Street, is now being rearranged, and it is designed to make a detailed catalogue, with the object of rendering reference to it more easy. One volume, bearing upon the principles which governed the revisors in making the new translations, has been added in the past year. Those interested in Bible study will find in this library much that is interesting and instructive. On behalf of the Board of Managers. ELTON B. GIFFORD, Secretary. PHILADELPHIA, Tenth Month 25th, 1897. MEMBERSHIP. LIFE MEMBERS. Brown, T. Wistar Crew, Jacob Lewis Ellis, Evan T. Fox, Joseph M. Gifford, Elton B. Haines, Henry Hoopes, Benjamin Kirkbride, Ann Maris, Edward Matlack, Joseph B. Morris, Elliston P. Morris, Israel Morris, Samuel Nicholson, Coleman L. Nicholson, Samuel P. Pennock, George Pennock, Isabella L., Jr. Rhoads, Charles Rhoads, Elizabeth Roberts, Charles Sellers, Mary P. Smith, Ephraim Thompson, Caroline Vaux, George Vaux, George, Jr. Wood, Stuart Wood, Walter ANNUAL MEMBERS. Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Martha D. Allen, Rebecca J. Abbott, Ruth S. Biddle, James G. Biddle, John W. Biddle, William Brooks, Rebecca P. Coates, Mary Coates, Sarah H. Cresson, Charles C. Cadbury, Elizabeth Cadbury, Joel Clement, Elizabeth W. Comfort, Howard Cooper, Ellwood Elkinton, Joseph Elkinton, Thomas Elkinton, William T-. Furman, Abigail C. Gifford, Mary P. Glover, John I. Griscom, Mary H: Heston, Esther L. Heston, William House, Susanna . Jenks, John §S. Jordan, Jane Lowry, Edward S. McCollin, James G. McCollin, S. Mason Moon, Samuel C. Moore, Clara G. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Pearsall, Henrietta W. Pennock, E. Eldridge Pile, John L,. Richards, Deborah M. Rhoads, Beulah M. Russell, Henry C. Russell, Robert H. Sellew, Edwin P. Sharpless, Anna P. Sheppard, Martha G. Smith, Sarah E. Stokes, Walter P. Thompson, Emma L. Thompson, Joseph Thorp, Benjamin S. Trimble, Joseph Trimble, Ann Trimble, Stephen M. Webster, George S. Wiggins, Mary Ann Wilkins, Lydia A. Williams, Henry S. Woolman, Thomas THE Sixty-Ninth Annual Report OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the Second of Eleventh Month, 1898 DeEposITorRY, No. 207 WALNUT PLACE PHILADELPHIA 1898 2 OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOSITORY, No. 207 WALNUT PLACE, Room8, PHILADELPHIA. PRICE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION, Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance, bound as follows : Turkey morocco, gilt edges.......... Sn ae bin cng tee eae a we $4.00 ns sprinkled edges.............. So vs EE a sesso a> 3.00 Sheep or roan, plain edges. .......4; .<:..3:2ve«-s00 een ee ee es 1.50 Teachers’ Bibles (Bagster). Long primer, octavo, divinity circuit red under Fold 05.0052. Lesseece desde ay Sie URS ney ee Sook. 1.25 Medium Bibles. Bound in sheep or roan, plain edges........ ........ 1.00 Minion’ Reference. Bound in roan.....:..:.is.s./2- nee vars Brevier Bibles. Bound im: roan, :.:.0..4.5.0-200)e eee 50 School Bibles. Bound: in ‘roan. ..i4 5... Ae .40 Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sheep or roan..... .40 a 2 Chee aeisasss a .25 Testaments. 32mo, bound in cloth.. ...:..:::4., cee = -08 REVISED VERSION. OXFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, g g p in one volume, bound in cloth, red edgés ...:..//..cgesses--s-e=es+>- 3.50 BIBLES. Minion, demy octovo, bound in cloth.........<..ccccecspskeae een eae 1.00 t r : Venetian m@roctas -tanecneses os cieks 2.00 NEW TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges :...<:.:.::.ssasueneeeneere nee =P 1.00 Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges............. ere as Nonpareil, 32mo, Turkey mOrfocco............<.<.20hsss eee 35 Comparative New Testament, Philadelphia edition, cloth ............ 1.00 American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth.................. .60 FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST. 1 give, devise, and bequeath to THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS 1N AMERICA, the following described property, viz: [here in- sert description or state the sum of money as the case may be. 3 GENERAL AGENT, SIV in Pr. SELLEW, 207 WALNUT PLACE, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. SUB-AGENTS, Been HOPKINS JONES......:...... Germantown, Philadelphia. BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT......... Pittsburg, Penna. Pate bet RHOADS.....5........00 Media, Penna. eee ttre bs, SHEPPARD .....:-.:.-- . Media, Penna. SAMUEL. C. MOON.....;... pice WBS, tras Morrisville, Penna. COMLY B. SHOEMAKER.............. Pottstown, Penna. eer, | SCOTT. iis -.....00. Ward, Penna. ere, PASSMORE ...:.....2-..--.. West Chester, Penna. Pee PLAINES. .....0.--25.- Peeters Wagontown, Penna. Pere DO. EDGE.....4..4....... Downingtown, Penna. SUSANNA F: SAVERY . ..............- West Chester, Penna. ets MOORE... i scaict nck ceace oes West Grove, Penna. RaneAr M. SHARPLESS ........... London Grove, Penna. Werte B. MOORE .%.....50...c000903 Christiana Penna. ot Se 36 02) 8 Dene Chester, Penna. eee OORT ..02...<.-....055- Box 352, Chester, Penna. Many WH. WICKERSHAM............. Kennett Square, Penna. Ree EO MMR MOA OOILL EEN Sy. casss ccs cue cece . Parkesburg, Penna. Sea Ws PAXSON 03 seis .secereecess.e Aquetong, Penna. LOUISA W. PARKER........:.. Bes ids Pennsdale, Penna. SAMUEL WOOLMAN............. sek fart Marlton, New Jersey. PRE VV LOL PRR. 0 ses oceecs ss recneceeees Salem, New Jersey. EAE TESLSETOOE 20 oc. ssccercecenssenens Rahway, New Jersey. eee a ESAUCON cide uci ct yecchseesees Haddonfield, New Jersey. Ewa ©, DARNELL ....:...:.: beans Mount Holly, New Jersey. Poem LEEDS BARTLETT.......... Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mem 1. SAVERY. «....0606.-.004. Wilmington, Delaware. Peis BAL DERSTON ji ssccccesciccee ese. Colora, Maryland. ME TIRES FWY ic ciie dase cbbhes sei snsassceceee East Fairfield, Columbiana Co., O. EDMUND S. FOWLER. ......... eee Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. RUN LEGER vedane sudcnsvsnse senses Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all informa- tion in connection with their distribution. Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, ELTON B. GIFFORD: Treasurer, HENRY HAINES, 514 Walnut St. Managers, JOSEPH ELKINTON, } S. MASON McCOLLIN, ELLWOOD COOPER, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, JOSEPH. i. (CALERY, MARY H. GRISCOM, ESTHER. L; HESTON. Term expires, Eleventh Month, 1899. CHARLES RHOADS, JOHN W. BIDDLE, THOMAS. PB COPE: Term expires, HENRY HAINES, Eleventh Month, 1goo. WILLIAM HESTON, GEORGE VAUX. Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers. Secretary, og ss DU tO Media, Pa. Committee of Correspondence, ES 00), 0 2 21 N. Seventh St. TESOL cc ve cc cnnc coceccscccs 1:9 S. Fourth St. Seer COOPER, ......................-.322 N. Fortieth St. Committee on Finance, ee oe io cen cccceevccecce 1715 Arch St. ee CEE EOIN) cc accccccccccecs 608 Market St. Committee on Printing, memeerurenee 1 ET ICINION. ..........ccccc0e. 227 Chestnut St. Ee TERE LOVIN uy coe ccc cee ncceccccceses Frankford. EE ESIC EOIN ences. w cece ccc sc ene Frankford. Committee on Distribution and Agents, Seer tI IN LON S232 ce. oi... 0.02 0ac.e0ss Media, Pa. rere MCCOLLIN, «..............000000. {823 Arch St. Deere ray COOPER, |.....,........-....--..g22 N. Fortieth St. eee 1. ELEKINTON,...:.............. 227 Chestnut St. EMR, PRESB cis aces ccboccccseese 409 Chestnut St. Le CsPISC OM. =. ........c-cede«....3715 Baring St. EE Rae WEES OVI en con veccccces Frankford. Synopsis of Treasurers’ Account, YEAR ENDING TENTH MONTH 1, 1898. RECEIPTS. Interest on mortgages, bonds, etc., ............ccceeeeceees $1,848.74 Subscriptions and donations, ................a0s esssaseeneeaane £32525 Sales of books,25..0 Jicccc, nck cok pose soe c cance ene 365.97 Rent; 5 ia 20 cred cpg eek anc cede sees uns) eee eee 200.00 $2,546.96 . Balance Tenth Month.1, 1899; <......2. nae 704.71 $3,251.67 PAYMENTS Papef and printing, | i..scs0c5écsscacesshsan ase $322. 35 Bitidingy, od. .c2' cs secs gee dbedeatt cs casein sou 331.60 Books, bought, -.. < iv.ccwasd 2 cee sets encpus pyc a ee eee 524.85 Agents’ salary and incidentals, .......:....0... ROO Minion Reference. Bound in roan ....-. .. .” 7G) gue 75 Brevier Bibles. Boundin roan . . eer ee EER 50 School Bibles. Minion. Bound in cloth eAusGes pues els .20 Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, boundin sheep orroan ... . .40 . : cloth 2. Bales) > 26 Testaments. 32mo, bound in cloth... . .°..). 490753 .08 REVISED VERSION. OXFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth,.red edges \.. «> ° iy gee see 3.50 Linear Parallel, Teachers’, two styles . BIBLES. Minion, demy octavo, bound in cloth . .°= . ... . = aEue Ss) =e e a ms Venetian morocco. ....°. 25 fae = ae OO American Revised Reference, Bourgeois, divinity circuit. . . . . ... 2.25 NEW TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges... « ;° >: \.) Sea Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges. .: -.~ 2). sauna 15 Nonpareil, 32mo, Turkey morocco . . . eo 35 American Revised New Testament and Fusing, cloth < - P aa .60 FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST. I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BriBLeE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, the following described property, viz: [here insert description or state the sum of money as the case may be. ] 3 GENERAL AGENT, SowWIN FP. SELLEW, 207 WALNUT PLACE, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. SUB-AGENTS, . Germantown, Philadelphia. HELEN HOPKINS JONES, BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT, ELIZABETH RHOADS, ... Meanie G. SHEPPARD, ... . Samer. C. MOON, ..... COMLY B. SHOEMAKER, . . MARGARET J. SCOTT, DEBBIE C. PASSMORE, . ELLIS HAINES,. . PEIZABETH D. EDGE, ... SUSANNA F. SAVERY, foe MOORE... ... .. HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, WILLIAM B. MOORE, ... JOSEPH TRIMBLE, MARTHA S. COOPER, . GULIELMA SMITH, .. . TOuIsA W.-PARKER, .... SAMUEL WOOLMAN, meinen WIOLAR,-. 2 5. . NWittAM BISHOP, ..... SAMUEL A. BACON, LYDIA H: DARNELL, ... ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT,.. . ANNE BALDERSTON, . SETH SHAW, ... EDMUND 5S. FOWLER, JOHN S. FOWLER, . Pittsburg, Penna. . Media, Penna. . Media, Penna. . Morrisville, Penna. . Pottstown, Penna. . Ward, Penna. West Chester, Penna. . Wagontown, Penna. Downingtown, Penna. . West Chester, Penna. . West Grove, Penna. : London Grove, Penna. . Christiana, Penna. . Chester, Penna. - . . + . . Wallingford, Pa, Rural Delivery. rewrite WICKERSHAM,....... Kennett Square, Penna. . Parkersburg, Penna. . . Pennsdale, Penna. . Marlton. New Jersey. . Salem, New Jersey. Rahway, New Jersey. . Haddonfield, New Jersey. . Mount Holly, New Jersey. . Atlantic City, New Jersey. . Colora, Maryland. . East Fairfield, Columbiana Co. , O. . Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. . . Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all informa- tion in connection with their distribution. Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, ELTON B. GIFFORD. Treasurer, HENRY HAINES, 514 Walnut St. Managers, CHARLES RHOADS, ) JOHN W. BIDDLE, | THOMAS P.. COPE, Term expires, HENRY HAINES, WILLIAM HESTON, | GEORGE VAUX. J Eleventh Month, 1900. JOSEPH ELKINTON, ) S. MASON McCOLLIN, ELLWOOD COOPER, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, JOSEPH K. CALLEY, MARY H. GRISCOM, ESTHER L. HESTON. Term expires, Eleventh Month, rgor. ~ Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers. Secretary, ee IN TON, 2 3. . «.. : ... Media,. Pa. Committee of Correspondence, eens BEOADS =... 8 eb ae. 21°N. Seventh St. ere DGE, 2 2. 2. FQ S.. Fourth St. Deemer COOPER, 95... «+ 322-N. Fortieth ‘St, Committee on Finance, SY GEET Seo ee 1715 Arch St. Re BIDDLE ye te. t1g S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing, meena |. ELKINTON, ........ 227 Chestnut St. WILLIAM HESTON, ......... . . Frankford. Reames IPS TON, 2 fo). we. Frankford. Committee on Distribution and Agents, meee PLSINTON; |... .).. Prt ol eR Ps. Semester McCOLLIN, .:. .. 24... 1823 Arch St. STE? KOOPOIPE se eee 322 N. Fortieth St. ewe is ELEINTON,’...... . -... 227 Chestnut St. werent &. CALLEY,’. 6. 2-2". . . |. . 409 Chestnut’ St. rte SeISCOM, 2." . .. .... . 3785 Baring St. OS RS SO Frankford. Synopsis of Treasurer’s Account, YEAR ENDING TENTH MONTH 1, 1899. RECEIPTS. Cash balance, roth mo. ‘tst,-1898, :.' .. 2 ee $868 52 Interest on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan, .... . 68 84 & Philadelphia City Loan, ...... °°. Saga 30 00 s Deposit in Bank, <5... 17 80 Mosteases, ® acess so. DS ee +: ees 2S 5-100 Reading. Co. Loan, . ..) “>. 4 ae 240 00 = Mortgage Trust Co. Loan, ‘°° 2 >> lemme _ 60 00 St. Louis Merchants’ Terminal Loan,.... 150 oo Prom Subseriptaaps,i* 00> 2 ieanee ate aso See IIg 00 cs Sale-of Do@ks;) 4.545.420 59 Coin sa ee 254 23 6O! MONE. Buse an se ee es ek ae 200 00 ‘¢ “Estate of Mary M. Johnson, ........ .. 174 80 Ks <¢4¢ Sarah Marshall. ..W.t 2.507 240 00 $3,708 19 PAYMENTS. For Paper ‘and printing, ...) t eS ee 50 Brevier Bibles, Bound4n roan;..; «= .-.>2 2 .-Aw eee 50 se “ «gn cloth, 9.0." . ) .¢ 2). 2) oo 35 School Bibles. Minion, bound in "alae Sag hie 5 hae es vt 20 Testament and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sheegiet OF TORN ene. Sr 40 “ 66 - ‘sin ‘Cloth, Yi sea cues 25 Testaments. 32mo., bound in cloth, .-... . = . 22 seeeee 08 REVISED VERSION. OXFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges, . . . . ...... =. . $3 50 LINEAR PARALLEL BIBLE. Teachers’, two styles of binding, . . . .. . 2°. _\.)) seep ene 250 BIBLES. Minion, demy octavo, bound in cloth, . Sra 00 6 se *"- in: Venitian morocép, | .. 24a pe ae oye American Revised Reference, Bourgeois, divinity circuit,. . . . . .. . 2 25. NEw TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt-edges, . ... .. ...)\\Wi eee Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges, . ... “ >) Sygwip seer « 15 Nonpareil, 32mo., Turkey morocco,. . . : 2 RE oe 2s 35 American Revised New Testament and Paadsts; claeesy tree 60 (2) GENERAL AGENT, ELYDPVVEN:.. P. DE LEEW. 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. SUB-AGENTS: Pee RINS JONES,. . 2... 5. . Germantown, Philadelphia. PeramiN . LIGHTFOOT,. ..... Pittsburg, Penna. MARTHA G. SHEPPARD, .... .. . Media, Penna. Peer UMOON, 2 2. ee . . Morrisville, Penna. COMLY B. SHOEMAKER, MARGARET J. SCOTT, DEBBIE C. PASSMORE, . ieee DD. EDGE, . 2... . SUSANNA F. SAVERY, HARRY E. MOORE, . . HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, JOSEPH TRIMBLE, MARTHA S. COOPER,...... PUrIeEMA SMITH,....... LOUISA W. PARKER, . . SAMUEL WOOLMAN, JOSIAH WISTAR, Witrrem DisHOP, .....-.- SAMUEL A. BACON,. . LYDIA H. DARNELL,. . ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT,... ANNE BALDERSTON,. . SETH SHAW, EDMUND S. FOWLER, JOHN S. FOWLER, . Pottstown, Penna. . Ward, Penna. . West Chester, Penna. . Downingtown, Penna. . . West Chester, Penna. . . West Grove, Penna. . London Grove, Penna. . Chester, Penna. . Wallingford, Pa., Rural Delivery. . Parkersburg, Penna. . Pennsdale, Penna. . Marlton, New Jersey. . Salem, New Jersey. . Rahway, New Jersey. . Haddonfield, New Jersey. . Mount Holly, New Jersey. . Atlantic City, New Jersey . Colora, Maryland. . East Fairfield, Columbiana Co., O. . Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all infor- mation in connection with their distribution. Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON. Treasurer, HENRY HAINES, 514 Walnut St. Managers, JOSEPH ELKINTON, | S. MASON McCOLLIN, _ ELLWOOD COOPER, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, | JOSEPH K. CALLEY, | ESTHER L. HESTON. J Term expires, Eleventh Month, 1got. CHARLES: RHOADS, JOHN W. BIDDLE, HENRY HAINES, WILLIAM HESTON, GEORGE VAUX, MARY RK. WEELDAS: Term expires, Eleventh Month, 1902. Meneses ee BSS SY Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers. Secretary, Serta LKINTON, |... 2... Media, Pa. Committee of Correspondence, Memes RHOADS. 22. t.. 21 N. Seventh St. eee BIDDLE, fo. kk. 119 S. Fourth St. pee COOPER, ......... 322 N. Fortieth St. Committee on Finance, BV AUX. 2 yl, 1715 Arch St. Ree IDLE, ee. 119 S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing, meen 1. BELKINION, ...... pais: Thied’ St€ Pere MetIPolON,......-... Frankford. Meer, PAPO LON, 2... Frankford. Committee on Distribution and Agents, Beer eLAINTON,.... 2.5%... Media, Pa. wee McCOLLIN, ........ 1823 Arch St. Rumen) COOPER, .......... 322 N. Fortieth St. metre 1. REKINTON, ...... 121 S. Third St. Muerte, CALLEY, 5.....5.. 409 Chestnut St. MARY R. WILLIAMS, ........ .2731 Diamond St. Peete 1. HeSlLON,....... . . Frankford. (5) Summary of the Treasurer’s Account. For the Year 10th mo. J, 1899 to 10th mo. J, 1900. HENRY HAINES, in account with the Bible Association of Friends in America. RECEIPTS. Cash balance, roth‘mo: 1st, 1899) 4.4 2 ee - - $1743 99 Interest on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan, ... 68 84 “7 Philadelphia City Loan, ........: a 30 00 : Deposit in\Bank, ..-.:¢ ..- "eee 34 90 . Mortgages; 23 sory 24. >) eee “=a 1285 OO : Reading ‘Co: Bonds,. . Gia _ 240 00 3 Mortgage Trust Co; Loan, . 4 .233eeeee 60 OO . St. Louis Merchants’ Terminal Loan,. . 150 00 From Subscriptions, . 3.0.5... 02°) ITI. OO “Sale of Books; .: =. > 25.2. 7 146 98 ‘Principal of John Livezey Trust (Ground Rent paid off), 558 33 “> Rent, “The. Friend.” 2...) .-? (ieee 200 OO “Estate: of Sarah W.-Bacon, .. ....> >Re 300 OO “ - John Livezey Trust (Income), . .2-. 3am 534 66 $5463 76 PAYMENTS For Paper and. Printing, >... a... 2 aa 342 20 “ -. Binding, oo eae ee St 266 00 “ Books bought; 2 is: - 22 > eee 442 506 ‘““ Salary of Agent and Incidentals, .... . 645 25 “Rent of Offices and Room for Annual Meeting, 462 oo “ . Janitor’s services; <0. Y Soyygek 99 03 ‘“ Rent of Safe: Deposit Box, . . {2a 10 00 *- Expenses of ‘Livesey “Trust, > -o:. ae fel. 55 46 “a Carpet, ie eae ol a ae Oy ‘Mortgage on No. 3503 E. York Street, . 2 5 700 OO - Cash halancee, 2s oe eee Cfeeree 24s) Ae $5463 76 We have examined the foregoing account, and compared the payments with the vouchers: we find the account correct, and certify that the balance on hand, 1oth mo. Ist, 1900, was two thousand, three hundred and ninety-three dollars, and forty-one cents; which was on deposit in the Provident Life and Trust Co. ELLWOOD COOPER, WILLIAM HESTON, Commtttee. PHILADELPHIA, IO mo. 15, Igoo. FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST. I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BiBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN America, the following described property, viz: [ here insert description or state the sum of money as the case may be. |] (7) Report. To the bible Association of friends in America the Board of Managers reports : That during the year ending 9th month 30, 1goo, the fol- lowing distribution of Bibles, Testaments, etc., has been made: Sold to wndtyedualss. 1.2.55 oa cheats, co 145 volumes. ‘“ “© Philadelphia Auxiliary, . . -24 34 “© Burlington ‘s ono eam : Total sold," .: 2 7-2 ae 330 volumes. Donated through agents, “0 2). .22 2 279 volumes. * to individuals, schools, etc., 2869 ‘ Total donated, ..— . . - . . . 3148 volumes. Total distribution, ., “chee 3478 volumes. which will be found to be a small increase over the distribu- tion of last year. The classification is as follows: Bibles—King James’ version, .......... 1385 volumes. "i Revised version, -.. 3-2. oS ae 12 = (14 of which were in the Spanish language.) Testament:and; Psalms;.. 32% 4 eee 1414 E (3 of which were in the Spanish language. ) Testaments—King James’ version, ....... 666 . fs Revitséd: version, |... 3) I : (112 of which were in the Spanish language. ) —_ TORE Sao, Hy 80 een .. . . 3478 volumes. Distribution by localities : In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, ......... 1056 volumes. “ Northedad South Carolma;s. 0. See 1264 - “ other States, Territories, Canada, and Barbadoes 2 i oe 1158 . ORNS 58 es a 3478 volumes eee eet tae | a i cn hd - ‘ ' . We have had printed during the year: meemmentiandad Fsaims.-........... 3 Purchased from different sources, 2 The present stock on hand consists of: MEISEMICCIS. ee kl Se ee ee hee “bound, in ee eo re Ns ee Fe 843 weet, and Psalms in sheets,. .: .......... . 2480 i f LL) SOS ak ee Sie 667 eeermpents 12116. bound)... ..... .-2.. Aite* 6 ns PTR) has ert aie i. Revised and Parallel Bibles bound, . . at AL ea gh 2 2 American Revised Testament and Psalms bound. .__. . 8 Revised Testaments bound. . Mee nak At te nies 46 Our agents have disposed of 284 volumes during the past year, 89 of which were sold. The field for distribution at their hands appears to show an extension over last year, but this is owing to a new district having opened up with an ener- getic volunteer in the service. There is more need of effort to supply those who would appreciate, and be benefited by reading the Bible. The Philadelphia Auxiliary reports a distribution of 74 Bibles, and 983 portions of the Scriptures; and a larger num- ber of subscribers to their work, which is encouraging. The demand for the Revised Version has not increased to any notable extent, owing no doubt, in part, to the fact that the King James’ Version continues to be preferred and used by most of the churches and schools of our land. On behalf of the Board of Managers, JOSEPH ELKINTON, Secretary. (9) Membership. LIFE MEMBERS. Brown, T. Wistar ) Nicholson, Samuel P. Crew, Jacob Lewis Pennock, Isabella L. Ellis, Evan T. Rhoads, Charles Fox, Joseph M. Roberts, Charles Gifford, Elton B. Sellers, Mary P. Haines, Henry Smith, Ephraim Kirkbride, Ann : Thomson, Caroline Matlack, Joseph B. . ~ Vaux, George Morris, Elliston P. Vaux, George, Jr. Morris, Israel Wood, Stuart Morris, Samuel Wood, Walter Nicholson, Coleman L. ANNUAL MEMBERS. Allen, Elizabeth . McCollin, James G. Allen, Rebecca J. McCollin, S. Mason Abbott, Ruth S. Moon, Samuel C. Biddle, John W. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Biddle, James G. Pennock, E. Eldridge Biddle, William, Jr. Pile, John L. Coates, Mary Rhoads, Beulah M. Coates, Sarah H. Russell, Henry C. Cresson, Charles C. Russell, Robert H. Clement, Elizabeth W. Sellew, Edwin P. Cadbury, Elizabeth | Sharpless. Anna P. Cadbury, Joel Sheppard, Martha G. Comfort, Howard Smith, Sarah E. Cooper, Ellwood Stokes, Walter P. Elkinton, Joseph Thompson, Emma L. Elkinton, Thomas Thompson, Joseph Elkinton, William T. Thorp, Benjamin S. Glover, Mary N. Trimble. Joseph Heston, Esther L. Trimble, Ann Heston, William Webster, George S. Jenks, John S. Wiggins, Mary Ann Jordan, Jane Wilkins, Lydia A. Jones, Gulielma M. S. P. ) Williams, Henry S. Lowry, Edward S. | Woolman, Thomas Seventy-Second Annual Report THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the Sixth of Eleventh Month, rgo1. DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE, PHILADELPHIA. 19Ol. ~ OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOSTTORY, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. PRICE-LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION. Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance, bound as follows: Turkey morocco, gilt edges, . . FS oe oo $3 50 ss } sprinkled edges, .. . °. ">. Reena 3 00 Sheep or roan, plain edges, . . . . 9A es PE Vine koh Sek Teachers’ Bibles (Oxford) Long Primer, eee divinity circuit, TUL CAPES Mia . y. . alee ee ees I 50 Teachers’ Bibles (Oxford) Manceecs, pore divinity circuit, gilt CORES, ei ae te we Ae ee Serene: ay | Teachers’ Bibles { Oxtora)s Miawon: 16mo., divinity circuit, giltedges, 75 Minion Reference. Bound in Aah: ie 0 Sg a 50 Brevier Bibles. Boundin roan,.. -. «2... SS eee 50 ¥ Gi “in cloth, of <. 2.25.2) ee 35 School Bibles, Minion, bound ‘in cloth, ...-..“. eee 20 Testament and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sheep or roan,. . 40 et - , Hf “f-5 El- CIORR SRE getty oe os 25 Testaments. 32mo., bound in cloth,.. ... >. coe. ae eee 08 REVISED VERSION. OxFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. . King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges, . . LINEAR PARALLEL BIBLE. Teachers’, two styles of binding,. ....... ot ae and 2 50 BIBLES. Minion, demy octavo, bound incloth,. ........ pees Se Sor 75 . o “ ‘* in Venitian morocco, NEw TESTAMENTS, Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges,. .... 5 ee eres toe I 00 Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges, Nonpareil, 32mo., Turkey morocco, ...>. «ss. Soe ee ee 35 American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth, Co GENERAL AGENT, EDWIN P. SELLEW, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA, SUB-AGENTS: HELEN HOPKINS JONES, . . . . Germantown, Philadelphia. BENJAMIN H.LIGHTFOOT,.. . Pittsburg, Penna. MARTHA G. SHEPPARD,. . . . Media, Penna. Perea MOON, Uo ee ae, Morrisville, Penna. COMLY B. SHOEMAKER,. .. . Pottstown, Penna. DEBBIE C. PASSMORE,... ... .. . West Chester, Penna. Pree rt. DD EDGE, .. ..ei.:. Downingtown, Penna. SUsmmim F, SAVERY,...... West Chester, Penna. Pear. MOORE... ww. . West Grove, Penna. HANNAH M. SHARPLESS,. . . London Grove, Penna. Peet TRIMBLE Se Chester, Penna. memes. COOPER... .... Wallingtord, Pa., Rural Delivery. Ean SMITH; ......,.-. - Parkesburg, Penna. DMR eMEe PARKER; . 0... Pennsdale, Penna. Pome WiolAR, 0... Salem, New Jersey. PRLS e BISHOP, ci. we... Rahway, New Jersey. Same MABACON, 2... Haddonfield, New Jersey. Peet DARNELL... . ... Mount Holly, New Jersey. ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT, . . . Atlantic City, New Jersey. AMNME BALDERSTON,. ~. .. . Colora, Maryland. SETH SHAW, Ree hl es. East Fairfield, Columbiana Co., O. Bomon s.POWLER,. .: 9. .-. Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. rere erOW LER eso. Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent tor copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all information in connection with their distribution. Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON. Treasurer, HENRY HAINES, 514 Walnut St. Managers, CHARLES RHOADS, | JOHN W. BIDDLE, | HENRY HAINES, | Term Expires, GEORGE VAUX, Eleventh Month, 1902. MARY R. WILLIAMS, | LUCY B. CHILD, JOSEPH ELKINTON, | S. MASON McCOLLIN, | ELLWOOD COOPER, | JOSEPH K. CALLEY, ESTHER L. HESTON, ELEANOR COPE EMLEN, WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. J Term Expires, | Eleventh Month, 1903. | -—- oO Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers. Secretary, MeeEtrELKINTON.......:... Media, Pa. Committee of Correspondence, eames RHOADS,...... .% -. , 21 N. Seventh St, Se TSUN ee 119 S. Fourth St. eee OD) COOPER, Se. a. . . 322 N. Fortieth St. Committee on Finance. SUT WL ce ee 1715 Arch St. EOERREPOO Sk ie 119 S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing. * Meera lt, ELKINTON; ....... 121 S. Third St. et Teo lON. 8 le. Frankford. 026) 0 ORR | . . 1024 Stephen Girard Bldg. Committee on Distribution and Agents, PPME@CIGLIINION, .......'....- Media, Pa. Pema MCCOLLIN,.:....... 1823 Arch St. eae ad. ELKINTON, -...... 121 S. Third St. CE OULICEGY, . ue. we ke 409 Chestnut St. eee WALLIAMS,-............ 2731 Diamond St. DEMIEe iy TLEOPON, . . . .. .. Frankford. Dems C/EMLEN; ......... Germantown. OPER te go bee). wy 4722 Kingsessing Ave. Summary of the Treasurer’s Account. For the Year J0th mo. J, 1900 to 10th mo. J, 1903. HENRY HAINES, in account with the Bible Association of Friends in cAmerica. RECEIPTS. Cash balance, toth mo. 1st, ..1Q00,...;..,...+00ecaee $2,393 41 For interest on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan,... 68 84. . * Philadelphia City. Loan, ....:3¢etneeee 30 00 mf ES Deposit in Provident Trust Ca cetens 49 13 Rs s SMOrtgages, .....s.5.....«ccesssscek eee 1,285 00 BS oS Reading Co. Loans;:.2: i: 2.0 240 OO ” ‘ '+ \Mortgage Trust Co, Loans, Saimin 60 00 = Bs St. Louis Merchants’ Terminal Loan, 150 00 From Subscriptions, ...ocic.6...scveena sceusene se poeieaane II2 00 ‘*.. Sale of Books, i... 05.<.s seas el eae oe 129 69 ‘*. ‘Rent, ‘The Fnend,’ 2350 al. cane oe 180 00 ‘ Livezey Trust: Income, . ;..;..:.../.:05cene eee 267 39 $4,965 46 PAYMENTS. For Paper and Printing, ..:..:-sccsts-3-se $15 00 “Binding, acs peck nkaugcssd sca deblnac yack vous seen 144 00 BOOKS bought, 2 con... vessaceeaseecsaccrems cae 484 92 ‘* Salary of Agent and Incidental Expenses,......... - 641 15 ‘<* Rent Gf OMce rte. Fasc des dans «0 tos 405 00 ‘* Janitor services, .ii.civdn All; isiii. AQ bat 100 23 ‘* Rent of Safety Boxgecicciacs | ciccscs 000k ee 10 00 ‘< Insurance on Stock. oo cik disveciscthutae 30 00 Cash balance,...... Jpn wp dig ne Cane ise uave Peay poe 3,135 16 $4,965 46 We have examined the above accounts and fined them correct. ELLWoop COOPER. PHILADELPHIA, 1oth mo. ‘18, 1go1. FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST. I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, the following described property, viz: [here insert description or state the sum of money as the case may be. | To the Bible Association of Friends in America the Board of Managers report: That the distribution of Bibles, Testaments, &c., during the year ending 9th month 30, rgo1, including a few copies remain- ing in the hands of the agents, has been 4209 volumns, of which 3993 were donated and 216 sold. This is an increase of 731 over the year 1900, of 794 over 1899 and 338 over 1808. An accurate account of the work of the agents cannot be given, as only eleven have made reports, and such work is not capable of classification so as to embrace the corresponding period to that which the foregoing statistics cover. It may be said, how- ever, in a general way that about 270 volumes have been donated by those eleven agents and 30 sold. | The distribution has been mainly as heretofore on the North American Continent, but it is interesting to note that 200 volumns have been sent to the Bahama Islands, and 325 Bibles and Testa- ments in Spanish disposed of in Cuba, an entirely new field opened in the last two years. The distribution in Cuba suggests the thought that with the opening of the Philippine Islands to Protestant influences, there may soon be afforded in that region so long the home of dark- ness and superstition, a further field in which Spanish Bibles and Testaments and possibly others may be profitably disposed of. This Association was originally formed for a publication house, as well as a centre from which Bibles and Testaments might be distributed. At the period of its organization, but few, if any, editions in an attractive form, were available for distribution, and the publication feature supplied a real want of the times. It is quite different now, after the lapse of over seventy years, many editions in great variety of form, are to be procured at much less cost than we are able to publish our own. As a matter of economy, the publication feature has been mainly abandoned, ) and by purchasing Bibles and Testaments from other establish- - ments, our funds for distribution afford wider results. There has been but little demand for copies of the Revised Version during the past year. There is reason, however, to be- lieve that this does not show a diminished interest in this valuable version. There are indications that in the general religious world, it is becoming more and more appreciated. It is the nearest approach in the English language to a presentation of what was originally written by the authors of the books compris- ing the Bible. Being paragraphed and now correctly punctuated, it is free from the embarrassment of chapters and verses, and is not obscured by headings, which are no part of the sacred text. The Executors of our late friend and fellow manager, Thomas P. Cope, have placed at the Depository for distribution, a large number of copies of the work entitled ‘‘ Passages from Holy Writ.’’ In this compilation, the preparation of which was a religious concern of our late friend, the text of the revised version has been adopted. It is a valuable contribution to Biblical publications and may be profitably used for family reading and in schools for which purpose it was specially prepared, as well as in other ways. 3 The Stereotype plates of this work have also been presented to the Association, so that in the event of future editions being re- quired, the opportunity of issuing such will be afforded. On behalf of the Board of Managers, JOSEPH ELKINTON, Secretary. Brown, T. Wistar Crew, Jacob Lewis Ellis, ‘Evan E: Fox, Joseph M. Haines, Henry Kirkbride. Ann Morris, Elliston P. Morris Israel Morris, Samuel Nicholson, Colemon L. Nicholson, Samuel P. Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Rebecca J. Biddle, John W. Biddle, James G. Biddle, William, Jr. Coates, Mary Coates, Sarah H. Cresson, Charles C. Clement, Elizabeth W. Cadbury, Elizabeth Cadbury, Joel. Comfort, Howard Cooper, Ellwood . Child, Lucy B. Elkinton, JOseph Elkinton, William T. Glover, Mary N. Heston, Esther L. Jenks, John S. Jordan, Jane Jones, Gulielma M. S. P. Lowry, Edward S. McCollin, James G. 10 Membership. LIFE MEMBERS. Pennock, Isabella L. Rhoads, Charles Roberts, Charles Sellers, Mary P. Smith, Ephraim Thomson, Caroline Vaux, George Vaux, George, Jr. Wood, Stuart Wood, Walter ANN UAL MEMBERS. McCollin, S. ioe Moon, Samuel C. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Pennock, E. Eldridge Pile, John Ly, Rhoads, Beulah M. Russell, HenryC. Russell Robert H. Sellew, Edwin P. Sharpless, Anna P. Sheppard, Martha G. Stokes, Walter P. Thompson, Emma L. Thompson, Joseph Thorp, Benjamin S. Trimble, Joseph - rimble, Ann. Webster, George S. Wiggins, Mary Ann Wilkins, Lydia A. Williams, Henry S. Woolman, Thomas Williams, Mary R. THE Seventy-Third Annual Report THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the Fifth of Eleventh Month, 1902. DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE, PHILADELPHIA. 1902. bo OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOST TORY”; 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. PRICE-LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION. Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance, bound as follows: Turkey morocco, gilt-edges,. ........... 5.) 4 $3 50 i “ sprinkled edges; .. . ) 2°23 age eS) a Sheep or roan, plain edges, . .. ss... I 50 Teachers’ Bibles, Long Primer, octavo, divinity ncaa gilt edges, I 50 Teachers’ Bibles, Bourgeois, octavo, divinity circuit, giltedges. . 1 25 Teachers’ Bibles, Minion, 16mo., divinity circuit, giltedges, . . . go Minion Reference. Bound in cloth,......... eee 50 Brevier Bibles. Bound imrodn,.,....... 3, .. i¢96 pee 50 - * AS 8 age lO, #° Fee eared * | ABS Rng Pepe As 35 School Bibles, Minion, bound in cloth, _.:°: ae ee 20 Testament and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sheep or roan, . . 4o- Ss ag e = * in cloth. 240s. 25 Testaments. : 32mo., bound in cloth, ./\. 7...) jee 08 REVISED VERSION. OxFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges, . ..30seee . 3 I 50 LINEAR PARALLEL BIBLE. Teachers’, two styles of binding, ...°. . ... «Jaa I 50 and 2 50 BIBLES. Minion, demy octavo, bound in cloth,.. ....°-) 79a 75 ‘4 a1 . ““_-in-Venetian moroc0;- 45. .ar12 se: ©. 2 00 NEw TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges,’. .:..-°. -. See I 00 Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges, . . . [je .). 20 Nonpareil, 32 mo., Turkey morocco, ...... < . .. 0s 35 American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth,. ..... 60 Co GENERAL AGENT, BAIN ENP. SELLEW, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. SUB-AGENTS: HeeeN HOPKINS JONES,.. . BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT,. . MARTHA G. SHEPPARD,.. . SAMUEL C. MOON, ...... COMLY B. SHOEMAKER, . . . PEBEIE C»,PASSMORE, . .°: PrEVahetH DD, EDGE,.. . . Seema Fr. SAVERY,.... . ieee Ee. MOORE,.. .-. . HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, . Germantown, Philadelphia. . Pittsburg, Penna. . Media, Penna. Morrisville, Penna. . Pottstown, Penna. . West Chester, Penna. . Downingtown, Penna. West Chester, Penna. . West Grove, Penna. . London Grove, Penna. Perce R IVb... 5... 3. Chester, Penna. Meee COOPER, ....:.-. . Wallingford, Pa., R. F. D. Poeewn SMITH, ..... . . Parkesburg, Penna. Seen meer ARK ER, .¢. 6 ae. Pennsdale, Penna. JOSIAH WISTAR, . Salem, New Jersey. Meine BISHOPr.. 2. oe. Rahway, New Jersey. SAMUEL A. BACON,... ... . . Haddonfield, New Jersey. Pees ne OARNELL, . .. . . Bean LEEDS BARTLETT,. . mo SALDERSTON,:...... . - eer PW eke el Someone So. FOWLER, ... . Dreeeio COPE, 24: 2). . Mount Holly, New Jersey. . Atlantic City, New Jersey. Colora, Maryland. _R. F. D., No. 2, Columbiana, O. Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. . Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all information in connection with their distribution, Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON. Treasurer, HENRY HAINES, 514 Walnut St. Managers, JOSEPH ELKINTON, S. MASON McCOLLIN, ELLWOOD COOPER, Term Ree JOSERE KCAULEY, Eleventh Month, fone: ESTHER L. HESTON, ELEANOR COPE EMLEN WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr., JOHN W. BIDDLE, HENRY HAINES, Term Expires, GEORGE VAUX, | Eleventh Month, 1904. CHARLES RHOADS, MARY R. WILLIAMS, LUCY B. CHILD, ep | Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers. Secretary, Seema CEI INSTON,. . 2. 5... .. 817 Mifflin St. Committee of Correspondence, mero RIVOADS,.. 5... 2... 3. 21 N. Seventh St. 8) 119 S. Fourth St. peewee? COOPER... 2. 2. ee 322 N. Fortieth St. Committee on Finance, RCE PRU gk ek 1715 Arch St. LS ss 0) 8) Ih 119 S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing, mere t. PELEKINTON; ....... 121 S. Third St. DEIMMOE FEEL OIN . . 5. kw ee Frankford. 0 a 1024 Stephen Girard Bldg. Committee on Distribution and Agents, Poem LARINTON,........ . . 817 Mifflin St. DeeeCCOOLLIN;: » . . 2 3 +s 1823 Arch St. OSOAALAGIGY;. 2 ws se ee ee 409 Chestnut St. erent WILLIAMS, . . . 6 eee 2731 Diamond St. Coe Was DON ohio. wk eke Frankford, BuemmNeonm oC, EMLEN, .........- Germantown. TEE CPEEIU 6 kn ols ee 4722 Kingsessing Ave. Summary of the Treasurer’s Account. For the Year 10th mo. J, 1904 to J0th mo. J, 1902. HENRY HAINES, in account with the Bible Association of Friends in America. RECEIPTS. Cash balance, 10th mo. Ist, TQOL,.......:55cn0ee eee $3,135 16 Rec’d Interest on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan,. 68 84 + Philadelphia City Loan,................ 30 00 a ce Deposit in Provident Trust Co.,..... 47 14 - Mortgages, :2..0.3. iis .4 seas 1,285 00 a sh Reading Co. Loans. .,...iiscianeeeeeel 240 00 as E Mortgage Trust Co. Loans, .......... 60 00 a - St. Louis Merchants’ Terminal Loan’ 150 00 ~ “te Erie Railroad Bonds, ........4) ene 80 00 ‘* “. for Subscriptions,.........:+.2.+ssesesvecsess URE 96 00 “eS Saleof Books, sz. .<.5.5% «stineeoks edecu a 100 74 ft “Rent Office, .o:. 2. .n.sss5 00) eee alain ae 160 00 ‘S “* Livezey Trust Tacomeé, ... .........200.0eeee 263 40 $5,716 28 PAYMENTS. For Prmting Annual Reports. 2.0.35... cist sss S15 00 “Binding, /\o5.ce2.Ue wees il eagltiaeenen cone 180 00 ‘* Books Bowe ht, i.0.2)0s.au. ascecehaes soands agg 377 85 “« Salary of Agent and Incidentals, .; ....52).22..30eeee 643 87 “* “Rent of Omees, oii ccivsscgscsunes cacti. s+. kay eee 360 00 **. fanitor Services, - <5. iliac cis seacshs0s ede A 82 46 ‘* Rent of Safety Box, 5 bo sx sot bonus « keg er IO 0O ** Mercantile "Vax: i c.s5cceiqcciivess si Seca eee ,. 2 60 ‘* Erie Railroad Bonds, icistucvic decd ce ee 2,005 00 Cash’ Balance, | nic 5.2642 cade seedaten ne pa nodes sos 2,039 50 $5,716 28 We have examined the above accounts and find them correct. _ ELLWoop CoopER, Wm. BIDDLE, JR. PHILADELPHIA, roth mo. 24th, 1go2. FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST. I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, the following described property, viz: [Here insert description or state the sum of money as the case may be. ] Report. To the Bible Association of Friends in America the Board of Managers report : During the year ending 9g mo. 30th, 1902, 3273 Bibles, Testa- ments, etc. have been distributed which is a decrease of 936 vol- umes from the year before. It is, however, an increase of about 300 volumes over the average distribution of the three years prior to Igol. Agents have distributed 151 Bibles and 119 Testaments and Psalms, part of which were included in the figures given above and the residue remained over in their hands from former years. The distribution by agents also embraced six Revised Bibles and one Revised Testament and Psalms. But few volumes were sold almost all whether disposed of by the Society directly or by its agents being given away. Of the whole number only 137 volumes were disposed of out- side the United States, of these 50 went to the Island of Barba- does, 50 to Japan and 37 to British Columbia. The distribution in British Columbia was wholly in the Mount Stephen House at Field. It consisted of one handsomely bound Reference Bible placed in the public parlor and 36 Testaments and Psalms placed in various sleeping rooms in the Hotel. These were the publications of the British and Foreign Bible Society. They were bought of the Montreal Auxiliary. The number was not nearly enough to supply the sleeping rooms but the purchase exhausted all the suitable stock that society hadonhand. There are several other hotels in the mountains of British Columbia where Bibles and Testaments could be usefully placed, and those now in the Mt. Stephen House are believed to be the first ever seen in any hostelry in that region. In addition to the fifty copies sent to Japan a credit was ar- ranged to the extent of $50 at the agency of the American Bible Society at Yokohama in favor of a person residing in that country. This afforded the opportunity for the purchase of Bi- 9g bles in Japan to the amount:specified and avoided the expense of transportation and duties. The Philadelphia Auxihary reports.a distribution the past year of 99 Bibles and 8 Testaments and Psalms, also 735 Pocket copies of parts of Gospels, Psalms, etc. On behalf of the Board of Managers, JOSEPH ELKINTON, Secretary. 10° Membership. LIFE MEMBERS. Brown, T. Wistar Crew, Jacob Lewis Ellis, Evan T. Fox, Joseph M. Haines, Henry Kirkbride, Ann Morris, Elliston P. Morris, Israel Morris, Samuel Nicholson, Coleman L. Pennock, Isabella L. Rhoads, Charles Sellers, Mary P. Smith, Ephraim Thomson, Caroline Vaux, George Vaux, George, Jr. Wood, Stuart Wood, Walter ANNUAL MEMBERS. Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Rebecca J. Biddle, John W. Biddle, James G. Biddle, William, Jr. Coates, Mary Coates, Sarah H. Cadbury, Elizabeth Cadbury, Joel Comfort, Howard Cooper, Ellwood Child, Lucy B. Elkinton, Joseph Elkinton, William T. Glover, Mary N. Heston, Esther L. Jenks, John S. Jones, Gulielma M. S. P. Lowry, Edward S. ‘McCollin, James G. McCollin, S. Mason Moon, Samuel C. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Pennock, E. Eldridge Pile, John L. Rhoads, Beulah M. Russell, Henry C. Russel, Robert H. Sellew, Edwin P. Sharpless, Anna P. Sheppard, Martha, G. Stokes, Walter P. Thompson, Emma L. Thompson, Joseph Thorp, Benjamin S. Trimble, Joseph Trimble, Ann Webster, George S. Wiggins, Mary Ann Williams, Henry S. Williams, Mary R. Woolman, Thomas THE Seventy-Fourth Annual Report OF THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the ‘fourth of Eleventh Month, 1903. DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE. PHILADELPHIA. 1903. OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOSITORY, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. PRICE-LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION. Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance, bound as follows : Turkey morocco,’ gilt edges, . ..... ccs. jue $3 50 i ‘* sprinkled edges,. ." 2 Gai eee en 3 00 Sheep or roan, plain edges, ~-> ...°. 5) :_ Re eee I 50 Teachers’ Bibles, Long Primer, octavo, divinity circuit, gilt edges, 1 50 Teachers’ Bibles, Minion, 16mo., divinity circuit, gilt edges,. . . 90 Minion Reference. -Bound in cloth,... . .. ~~ 2 j3ipeeeeeeeeeee 50 Brevier Bibles. - Bound inroan, ..: . . ...° i. = Se 50 "2 S “6 an cloth, . 1). sb. DPS yee 35 School. Bibles, Minion, bound in cloth, . : & . 7.333 sen . 20 Testament and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sheep or roan, . . 4o fy 7 = - in Clotipewes. wciss 25 Testaments. 32Mi0., boundincloth, .-> . ..< 49). Seen eee 08 REVISED VERSION. OxFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges,. .. ...... 1 50 LINEAR PARELLEL BIBLE. Teachers’, ‘two styles af binding, :.. .... 4) 3) eee I 50 and 2 50 BIBLES. Minion, demy octavo, ound: in ‘cloth, . .<).4 @ 0a eee 75 ES ‘fe = ‘* in Venetian. morocce,” (emeeets as 2 00 NEw TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal.octavo, Persian, gilt edges, . . . < Wo.) eget as I 00 Long Primer; ‘crown octavo, cloth, red edges, <.. 7 (teas a 4 20 Nonpareil; 32mo., Turkey morocco, .... «.)\«...) See 35 American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth,. ..... 60 Co GENERAL AGENT, miewv iin Fo SELLEW, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. SUB-AGENTS: HELEN HOPKINS JONES,.. . Mam tisn G. SHEPPARD,. . . SAMUEL C. MOON, . eee >) s) 2 COMLY B. SHOEMAKER, . . . Lansdowne, Penna. . Media, Penna. Morrisville, Penna. . Pottstown, Penna. ON —— — - GULIELMA SMITH, eS DEBBIE C. PASSMORE, ELIZABETH D. EDGE, . SUSANNA F. SAVERY, .. .. . West Chester, Penna. Beer MOORE. . .. ... = % West Grove, Penna. HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, . . London Grove, Penna. Peper ee PRIMBLE, |. lk. Chester, Penna. weer oo COOPER,. ... .. : Wallingford, Pa., R. F. D. SEAS West Chester, Penna. . Downingtown, Penna. ate eg * Parkesburg, Penna. MARY M. PARKER, SeeereeeeP SAR. wt. kk. Salem, New Jersey. em miortOr, 4g. Rahway, New Jersey. [rem BACON, o,f Haddonfield, New Jersey. ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT,. . . Atlantic City, New Jersey. ANNE BALDERSTON,.. . . Colora, Maryland. oS) ar R. F. D., No. 2, Columbiana, O.° comune Ss. FOWLER, ..... Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. Bienes (OPE >... Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. tra Miay puma he Pennsdale, Penna. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all information in connection with their distribution. Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON. Treasurer, HENRY HAINES, 514 Walnut Street. Managers, JOHN W. BIDDLE, | HENRY HAINES, | GEORGE VAUX, | MARY R. WILLIAMS, | LUCY B. CHILD, - | ALFRED COPE GARRETT, | Term Expires, Eleventh Month, 1904. JOSEPH ELKINTON, S. MASON McCOLLIN, | ELWOOD COOPER, JOSEPH K, CALLEY, leventh aia meee ESTHER L. HESTON, ELEANOR COPE EMLEN, | WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr., J Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers. Secretary, Seer eKINION,. . ... 2 . -. . 817 Mifflin St. Committee of Correspondence, Mee IG, Sw ee et 119 S. Fourth St. MEMPPEPEICOMOT IER, 2 fs kk ke 322 N. Fortieth St. eet eKINTION, .... .. « 121 S. Third St. Committee on Finance, RE lek ee we ee 1715 Arch St. MPD, wf ww tt a te 119 S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing, eeeee. SITESOION, . i... oe ee Frankford. SS 1114 Chestnut Street. eee GALLEY, 2... 6 we ate 409 Chestnut St. Committee on Distribution and Agents, JOSEPH ELKINTON,...... . . 817 Mifflin Street. S. MASON McCOLLIN,....... 1823 Arch Street. MeSEPH K. CALLEY, ....... 4og Chestnut Street. Sumeerevorm. WILLIAMS, ......% Moorestown, N. J. ME ANOR-C, EMLEN,...... (sermantown. a SR 1722 Kingsessing Ave. mmm C, GARRETT, ...... . 705 Church Lane, Germantown. Qe Se Cie pies — — gene i i Summary of the Treasurer’s Account. For the Year J0th mo. J, 1902 to JOth mo. J, 1903. HENRY HAINES, in account with the Bible Association of Friends in -America. RECEIPTS. Cash Balance, roth mo. 1st, °1902! .......7.cyccn $2,039 50 Received Principal of Philadelphia City Loanjyzeee 500 00 ES Interest on Lehigh Coal & Navigation Loans 68 84 is Philadelphia City Loan,............ [5 00 A \ 73aueeen aes 75 4 - si * in Venetian morocco, . : :... .. 2.00 NEw TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt-edges, . . ... ©4 > eee et Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges, . . .. Ge. : <-.. 5 20 Nonpareil, 32mo, Turkey morocco, . . . . ine ate) a American Revised New Testament and Pushes dots to ee ee 60 eo a | a ae w+. —~ GENERAL AGENT, EDWIN P. SELLEW, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. SUB-AGENTS : HELEN HOPKINS JONES, .. . Lansdowne, Penna. MARTHA G. SHEPPARD,.. . . Media, Penna. Semteroc, MOON, ....... Morrisville, Penna. COMLY B. SHOEMAKER,.. .. . Pottstown, Penna. ELIZABETH D. EDGE, .~. . . Downingtown, Penna. SUSANNA F.SAVERY, ..... West Chester, Penna. fener. MOORE. ...... West Grove, Penna. HANNAH M.SHARPLESS, .. . London Grove, Penna. emer GRIME, ....... Chester, Penna. Sees. COOPER,...... Wallingford, Pa., R. F. D. eee MIE TT, | kk. Parkesburg, Penna. TOostmrt WISTAR, ..... . . .Salem; New Jersey. Geena BIDrtOP, ....... Rahway, New Jersey. Seen, AO DACON,........ Haddonfield, New Jersey. ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT, .. . Atlantic City, New Jersey. “ANNE BALDERSTON,...... . Colora, Maryland. 0 R. F. D., No. 2, Columbiana, Ohio. [MUNDO S. FOWLER,...... Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio, (6 ) a Oi Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all information in connection _ with their distribution. Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, Treasurer, WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr., 1114 Chestnut Street. Managers, JOSEPH ELKINTON, S. MASON McCOLLIN, ELLWOOD COOPER, JOSEPH’ K.. CALLEY, ESTHER L. HESTON, ELEANOR COPE EMLEN, | WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. Term Expires, Eleventh Month, 1905. z — JOHN W. BIDDLE, HENRY HAINES, GEORGE VAUX, MARY R. WILLIAMS, LUCY |B CELI. ALFRED COPE GARRETT, Term Expires, | Eleventh Month, 1906. J TRE LIBRARY OF. HAVEREORD COLLEGE 7 D F Officers and Committees of the 3 Board of Managers. . | : | Secretary, MeIOG@EPIT ELKINTON,.......... 817 Mifflin St. Committee of Correspondence, RPE Ee ee ke 119 S. Fourth St. . DIET PR | ee 322 N. Fortieth St. } erie. FT. RIKINTON,....... 121 S. Third St. . y Committee on Finance, MK Fs kk 1715 Arch St. RELIOIOE, ge ee ee 11g S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing, See IDLE, JR.,. 2... . ee 1114 Chestnut St. CIEL AELY, 2. ww ek 4o9 Chestnut St. Memeyiee, EMLEN, ......... Germantown. Committee on Distribution and Agents, s JOSEPH ELKINTON,...... ...817 Mifflin Street. meee MICCOLLIN, ......... 1823 Arch Street. Rue GALLEY, .... 5... . 4og Chestnut Street. Semmes WILLIAMS, «...... Moorestown, N. J. BeeLEANOR C.EMLEN, ....... Germantown. SeewcY B.CHILD,.......... 4722 Kingsessing Ave. ALFRED C. GARRETT, . . ;: . . . 705 Church Lane, Germantown Summary of the Treasurer’s Account. HENRY HAINES, + Cash Balance, ce ce ce Paid for cc “6 se ce ce ce ce cc ce cc ‘< c¢ cc cs ce ce Cash Balance, For the Year J0th mo. J, 1903 to JOth mo. J, 1904. in account with Friends in America. the Bible Association oJ RECEIPTS. roth mo. 1st, 1903, .....:csc0stesseeeeee $2,993 II Receiv ed Bequests Mary M. Johnson & Sarah Marshall, 1,255 72 = from Hiram Brook,. .......,.:seee 1,000 00 Interest on Lehigh Coal & Navigation Bonds 203 84 ' Reading Co. Bonds, ..ceeeeeeees 240 OG . Mortgage Trust Co. Bonds, ...... 60 00 ‘* St. Louis Merchants’ Terminal Bonds, 150 00 ‘‘ Erie Rail Road Bonds, .....:aeeeeee 80 00 ‘f Mortgages; ... 4 .205:3 sas cane 1,285 oo ‘© Deposits in Provident Trust Co., 257 33 from Subseriptions, «:.003:.s..vedsces~s ce I02 OO ‘* Sale of Books, ....2....\ .ccesees eee go 16 “* Rent Of OficCé, ori. ciceesccecscse deen 160 00 * Livezey. Trust Income; ; ......i:65eeeeeene 218 51 $7,873 47 PAYMENTS. Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co. Bonds, ...... $3,000 00 Printing Annual Reports, ......2.:..seeeeeee 18 00 Banding .5k casinu Sa sns'e's ous cbke eee 102 00 Books Bought, 2..0is025<.s.0c..s0css00seeeee 59° 93 Salary of Agent and Incidentals, ............... 647 30 Rent of Offices, ~<....0<..¢...sece.sscekegeneee 360 oO Janitor Services, ..........-. «+: «dees I0g 50 Rent of Satety” Box, ,.......+.+0ssnctane dee IO 00 state Tater A Jeneocsvecr cis casahaexree 2 70 $4,840 43 eb ia ponwbitew es Poe haky eb ss ass v.0cunielhiw emai 3,033 O04 $7,873 47 We have examined the above account and find it correct. Phila,, Jos, K, CALLEy. roth mo; 11th, 1go4. FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST. I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, the following described property, viz: here insert the description or state the sum of money as the case may be]. / © » . a » 7 Ree 43 ee Na Pes * >. @ ae 8 Report. To the Bible Association of Friends in America : Your Board of Managers report a total distribution during the past year of 3,907 volumes as against 5,591 the previous year; 773 of these were placed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; 1,296 went to North and South Carolina; 1,324 to fifteen other States and Territories; 490 in the Spanish language to Cuba; 2 (Passages from Holy Writ) to England and 1 to Porto Rico. Of the above, 1,711 were Bibles, 25 of these being the Revised Version, the balance consisting almost entirely of Testaments and Psalms, or Testaments and Portions; 165 have been sold during the year, and our agents donated 77 copies of the Bible or portions of the Scriptures. The decrease of 1684 books noted is partly accounted for by the fact that 783 fewer books printed in Spanish were sent to Cuba than for the same time last year. Reports have been received from only five sub-agents, so that no complete statement of their work can be given. While their demand for books has been less than in former years, ’tis pleasant to learn from one of an opening for copies of the Testa- ments and Psalms in Hungarian, Slavic, Polish and Croatian languages, Our agent at the Depository will now be prepared to furnish these promptly when asked for, and we should be glad if a similar demand might arise in other localities. Letters received from various parts of the country to which donations have been made, show grateful appreciation for these, thus evidencing continued opportunity for the good work now carried on for so many years. The caretakers of a Rescue Home in Indiana write: ‘‘ When the previous donation of Bibles, Gospels, &c., came to our Home, our hearts were made to exclaim, ‘Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.’ On opening the box, we called the girls in to look at the Bibles. Could you have seen the interest and joy on their faces you would feel repaid for your work.”’ A Philadelphia correspondent, owning the receipt of some Bibles destined for the South, says: ‘‘I desire to thank you 9 most heartily and through you, the Association. I am sure that the gift-is as ‘Seed sown in good ground’ and as ‘ Bread cast upon the waters,’ which will be seen and gathered after many days. It will give hope and inspiration to many of my people down in Mississippi to learn through this gift, that the Friends in America are still interested in their uplift.”’ From a Missionary of the Mariner’s Baptist Bethel, Phila- delphia, ‘‘ Please accept my sincere thanks for the large dona- tion of Bibles, Testaments and Tracts you so kindly sent me for the use of the seamen. They will be carried by the men to the ends of the earth, and will doubtless be the means of bringing some to Christ, and of building up a strong Christian character in those who already belong to Him. Praying that God may greatly bless and prosper you in your good work, I remain.”’ From Florida : ‘‘ The box of books arrived at Middleburg in good condition, and have been distributed and were very gladly and thankfully received. You have our thanks and sincere gratitude for having donated the Bibles and Testaments.’’ Writing on receipt of a package of Testaments and Psalms, the New York Mission says, ‘‘ We have had repeated applications for copies of the Scriptures which we could not fill out, so these are supplying that need. We do not succeed in selling Bibles, but the people love it and are happy in possessing copies of their own.’’ A letter from the President of a college in Mississippi writes : ‘‘I desire and do herein and hereby, not only for myself, but for the needy of our school, the faculty, the trustees, as well as for all concerned, thank you most heartily, from the very depths of my heart, for this most helpful and Friend-like donation. Great rejoicing went up from many worthy hearts when I made known and read your letter to me. I am so thankful that I cannot express myself. We beg, however, that you permit us to express it in another way, that is by our continued strivings to be a blessing to humanity.’’ During the year just closed the Philadelphia Auxiliary made distribution of 127 Bibles, 142 Testaments and Psalms, and 1,303 copies of the Gospels, Proverbs, Book of Acts. JOSEPH ELKINTON, Secrefary. 10 Membership. LIFE MEMBERS. Brown, T. Wistar Pennock, Isabella L. Ellis, Evan T. Sellers, Mary P. Fox, Joseph M. Smith, Ephraim Haines, Henry, Thomson, Caroline Kirkbride, Ann Vaux, George Morris, Elliston P. Vaux, George, Jr. Morris, Israel Wood, Stuart Morris, Samuel Wood, Walter Nicholson, Coleman L. ANNUAL MEMBERS Allen, Elizabeth | Moon, Samuel C. Allen, Rebecca J. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Biddle, John W. Pennock, E. Eldridge Biddle, James G. Pile, John L. Coates, Mary Russell, Henry C. Biddle, William, Jr. Rhoads, Beulah M. Coates, Sarah H. | Russell, Robert H. Cadbury, Elizabeth | Sellew, Edwin P. Cadbury, Joel | Sharpless, Anna P. Comfort, Howard | Sheppard, Martha G. Cooper, Ellwood . Stokes, Walter P. Child, Lucy B. ) Thompson, Emma L. Elkinton, Joseph . Thompson, Joseph Elkinton, William T. | Thorp, Benjamin S. Emlen, Eleanor C. Trimble, Joseph Garrett, Alfred C. | Trimble, Ann Glover, Mary N. | Webster, George S. Wiggins, Mary Ann Williams, Henry S. Williams, Mary R. Woolman, Thomas Wylie, John Heston, Esther L. Jenks, John S. Jones, Gulielma M.S. P. Lowry, Edward S. McCollin, James G. McCollin, S. Mason THE Seventy-Sixth Annual Report OF: THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF. FRIENDS IN AMERICA. Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the First of Eleventh Month, 1905. DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE, PHILADELPHIA. OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOSITORY, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. PRICE-LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION. Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance, bound as follows: Turkey morocco, gilt edges, . . .°. Ves. Se $3 50 ae st sprinkled edges, . ... < eens ood 3 00 Roan, plain edges, . s< 9. Scagye Ss see I 50 Teachers’ Bibles, Long Primer, octavo, divinity circuit, gilt edges, 1 50 Teachers’ Bibles, Minion, 16mo, divinity circuit, gilt edges,. . . . 1 oo Minion Reference. Bound.in cloth,. ......2) 2205..." 50 Brevier Bibles. Bousdamfdam, .) loa eee ee ee 50 o * * in cloth, ... «4s so. ee 35 School Bibles, Minion, bound in cloth, . j:: 4 S3eeeeS yee 20 Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound inroan,. .... . 40 * me % = °S . aes, 25 Testaments. 32mo,; bound in cloth, . . > «secu 08 REVISED VERSION. OxFORD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges,. . ....... $1 50 LINEAR PARALLEL BIBLE. Teachers’, two styles of binding, .... 2. ...... I 50 and 2 50 BIBLEs. Minion, demy octavo, bound in cloth, . . . .°. 2 Demass & soe 75 = ce - - in Venetian morocco, , se. 6) et sss 2 00 New TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges, . . . ./-. Gaipeeeee eee I 00 Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges,. ......... 20 Nonpareil, 32mo, Turkey tnorot0syi . . .... 5) ee ee 35 American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth, ..... . 60 GENERAL AGENT, EDWIN P. SELLEW, 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, PHILADELPHIA. SUB-AGENTS : HELEN HOPKINS JONES, . . MARTHA G. SHEPPARD, eames, C,. MOON,.... ..% Berneelli D. EDGE,.... HARRY E. MOORE, HANNAH M. SHARPLESS, Mer ee PRIMBLE,. . ww. See ete. COOPER, ....% GULIELMA SMITH, JOSIAH WISTAR, _osam BISHOP,. ...... pee. A. BACON, ..... ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT, . ANNE BALDERSTON, SETH SHAW, EDMUND S. FOWLER,.... | CHARLES COPE,....... . Lansdowne, Penna. . Media, Penna. Morrisville, Penna. Downingtown, Penna. West Grove, Penna. . London Grove, Penna. Chester, Penna. Wallingford, Pa., R. F. D. Parkesburg, Penna. Salem, New Jersey. Rahway, New Jersey. Haddonfield, New Jersey. . Atlantic City, New Jersey. . Colora, Maryland. R. F. D., No. 2, Columbiana, Ohio. Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures, He will furnish all information in connection with their distribution, Officers of the Association. President, EPHRAIM SMITH. Secretary, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON. Treasurer, WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr., 1114 Chestnut Street. Managers, JOHN W. BIDDLE, HENRY HAINES, MARY R. WILLIAMS, Eleventh Month, 1906. LUCY BO CHILD, ALFRED COPE GARRETT. JOSEPH ELKINTON, -S. MASON McCOLLIN, ELLWOOD COOPER, JOSEPH K. CALLEY, ELEANOR COPE EMLEN, WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr., MARY B. TEST. } GEORGE VAUX, | Term Expires, J Term Expires, Eleventh Month, 1907. ee ae a Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers. Secretary, eeeeeceeue fF. ELKINTON, ©.) 2°. 20.3. 121 S. Third St. Committee of Correspondence, PRE cfs a Sa eae 119 S. Fourth St. 98) 9 88) od OF 322 N. Fortieth St. Peewee LD LERINTONS cas ee 121 S. Third St. Committee on Finance, Sp, a 1715 Arch St. I PELTED os. ey veer 119 S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing, rene LLLP TR... ow se a oe 1114 Chestnut St. ener me. CALLEY,. 5 ee a ee ee 409 Chestnut St. nen. A. TUMLIILN. 5°28. ec. Ss Germantown. Committee on Distribution and Agents, Meme eeeUMEILD, .....- 4722 Kingsessing Ave. S.MASON McCOLLIN, . . . 1823 Arch Street. JOSEPH K. CALLEY, . . . . 409 Chestnut Street. MARY R. WILLIAMS, . . . . Westtown, Pa. ELEANOR C. EMLEN, .. . Germantown. ALFRED C. GARRETT, . . . 705 Church Lane, Germantown. 8S ip Oy Penna. Hospital, 8th and Spruce Sts. 6 Summary of the Treasurer’s Account. For the Year from 10th mo. }, ms to 9th mo. 30, 1905. HENRY HAINES, Tings lo r2th mo. 5th, 1904. WM. BIDDLE, Jr., Treasurer since r2th mo. 5th, 1904. RECEIPTS. To Cash Balance, 10 m0. 1, 1904,.:-2%..<.5-..5eee $3,033 ‘* Interest on Deposit, Provident Life and Trust Co., 28 ‘¢ Subscriptions, ... ..:.. 2 Das aetiws sos seven 87 ‘S Sale of Books, jiinis. .. 2s jscsbecoes oiveesanhoone ee 125 ‘* Rent of Office from The #riemiiy vt 0......ccsseanaen 160 ‘* Livezey ‘Erust-income, ...:.............55sa5e— 308 “ Inter est, Bonds, Mortgage Trust Co.,............... 60 Y Bonds, Lehigh Coal & Navigation Co., go ~ “*. Lehigh Navigation Loan, .:.....{.vssteees 23 z ‘‘ — Bonds, Erte Raif Redd, thie 80 2 "i ‘« Pittsb’ghC. C. & St. Louis Rwy., 40 - a ‘€ St. Louis Merchants’ Terminal... 225 pe = Philad’ a and Reading Impvt. Bonds, ... 120 a g “ Consol’ d Mtge. Bonds, 120 e ‘* Mortgage, 1027 Norris Street,.......00. 85 ¢: . “N.W. 4th& Arch, J.L. Ketterlinus, 903 ‘* Principal of J. L. Ketterlinus’ Mortgage paid off, 20,000 $25,489 PAYMENTS. Investments§o 6522005). .<2 00k aethnten wae 025 ~ ane $22,103 Books -Boughity « ... 65 csssvvictiae ey s05s vaeedcn sie deren 709 ‘* for M. P. Bowles, Japan,.:...::....:...,0aaeee 50 Agent’s Salary and Incidentals, .......-:...--..::saeane 636 Die RIG ks 6 50 el re abt babes a een soe oe 360 Janitor Senpicessise!. i atih.. 42. .5 S.. 76 Binding Bohs jius seuss ssside qs see siss oye - . g 5 ~ 7 , a ; a = aw ‘ # we Sa Ste Aes h | d iat i Ws . _ GENERAL AGENT EDWIN P. SELLEW 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, Philadelphia SUB-AGENTS HELEN HOPKINS JONES . . MARTHA G. SHEPPARD SAMUEL C. MOON....... ELIZABETH E. EDGE..... HANNAH M. SHARPLESS. . JOSEPH TRIMBLE....... MARTHA S. COOPER GULIELMA SMITH....... SUSAN M. MENDENHALL. . . MeetAH WISTAR....... . WILLIAM BISHOP ....... ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT . ANNE BALDERSTON MEME MUASER WY 5 ic <0 ps Bee ks EDMUND S. FOWLER..... SS RCRD & 6) og Oe . Lansdowne, Penna. . Media, Penna. Morrisville, Penna. Downingtown, Penna. . London Grove, Penna. Chester, Penna. Wallingford, Penna., R. F. D. Parkesburg, Penna. Pennsdale, Penna. Woodbury, New Jersey. Rahway, New Jersey. Haddonfield, New Jersey. . Atlantic City, New Jersey. Colora, Maryland. R. F. D. No. 2, Columbiana, Ohio. Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-Agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. with their distribution. He will furnish all information in connection Officers of the Association President EPHRAIM SMITH Secretary WILLIAM T. ELKINTON Treasurer WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. 1114 Chestnut Street Managers JOSEPH ELKINTON S. MASON McCOLLIN ELLWOOD COOPER | JOSEPH K. CALLEY Term Expires J ELEANOR COPE EMLEN Eleventh Month, 1907 WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. MARY B. TEST JOHN W. BIDDLE GEORGE VAUX MARY R. WILLIAMS LUCY B. CHILD WM. E. RHOADS ALFRED G. STEER Term Expires Eleventh Month, 1908 > + + - —— YS Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers Secretary peaeLIAM T. ELKINTON ...... .°. 121 S. Third St. Committee of Correspondence eee. WW. BIDDLE Bs.) 0)... abe - 119 S. Fourth St. ELLWOOD COOPER... .. - . . .322N. Fortieth St. _atstae T. ELKINTON : .. 3... 121 S. Third St. Committee on Finance EN PREM ae oe aa a es, 1715 Arch St. ST TRE DEDECE, 5 ng ww es we lies 119 S. Fourth St. Committee on Printing 5 0 GO 2 an 1114 Chestnut St. Memmi C. EMLEN.....%:.. Germantown. Sr SER TCRAT IS ela) oo es eel wh 239 Market St. Committee on Distribution and Agents 4 GN AR 6s 11) 4722 Kingsessing Ave. S. MASON McCOLLIN ... . . 1823 Arch St. ees ms. CALLEY ..... 409 Chestnut St. MARY R. WILLIAMS..... Westtown, Penna. ELEANOR C. EMLEN .. . . Germantown. EG OSE sa es se ks Penna. Hospital, 8th and Spruce Sts, ALFRED G. STEER ..... 1937 Market St. 5 Summary Account Of WM. BIDDLE, Jr., Treasurer, for the year from 10th Mo, Ist, 1905, to 9th Mo, 29th, 1906 RECEIPTS To Cash Balance, Io mo. Ist, 1905.4... 4% «.s) eee ‘* Interest on Deposit, Provident Life and Trust Co... .. . “ “Sebscrigtions. <5. <)oces) A) ns 3 0 ** Sale of Books . . ls + es ‘** Rent of Office, from The Pakekel. ie a> 5) = ‘* Livezey ‘Trust In¢ome i). ... .. » .: «4 2a ‘* Interest, Bonds, Mortgage Trust Co... ... . a ae s+ rs a Loan, Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. .... . ? pi Bonds, Ernie Railroad's <2. = . 2s, ae 2 _ 7 Pitts., Cin., Chicago & St. Louis Rye : ‘i - ‘ st. Louis Merchants’ Terminal «is. 7s is Be is mia py Fg & Reading Consol’d Mtge. “ec ce ce “ae cc Imp’v’t “cc ie * 3 Market St. Elevated Passenger Railway . < Ag Mortgage, 1027 Norris St.. . -\~'s) tye ee es - = Loan to Wm. Forrest Estate - . . «>; Gee “* Part of York St. Mortgage, sold to Livezey Trust PAYMENTS By Books Purchased ...- - 22. 6... . 2 ‘* Agent’s Salary and Incidentals . S (GRR RE. os) 6 4) 16 2 ‘S Jamitor Services, ef0. 1... be eo Paper heist a - ear etd ou) feu stalan ede eat ean Pree i eis aioe eo et ee ee ‘* Binding Books... 2... .. . 0 ae “ Annual Reports’ (200 4 (60. a tos Ls) Room for Annual’ Meetings .... .\..!.4,. eee “ Rent orsate Bot . i...‘ le See se Insurance Premium . . . ae ‘* Office Rug, 3 New A icont Books, Mens Tax i By Cash Balance on Hand, 9 mo. 29th, 1906 . . . - . $1,343 52 93 146 160 160 85 ty). Mee $3,930 SQSSsssssssKsRgsnsHe 53 59 On behalf of the committee appointed for the purpose, I have exam- ined the account of the Treasurer, as appears above, compared his pay- ments with his vouchers, and find same to be correct, there being bal- ance in his hands on g mo. 29th, 1906, of Fifteen Hundred and Eighteen Dollars and oe Cents ($1,518.53), due the Association. 10 Mo. gth, 1906. Lucy B. CHILD. 6 FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, the following described property, viz.: [Here insert the description or state the sum of money, as the case may be. ] Report To the Bible Association of Friends in America: In making the Seventy-seventh Annual Report the Managers of the Bible Association feel, that although they cannot follow up to any extent the circumstances which have led to the distribution of such a number of volumes, yet it is cause for gratitude that the way has opened to give to so many less favored people the opportunity of owning a Bible or Testament for themselves. We wish to thank here our Sub-Agents for their care in the distribution of these, though we should be glad to publish from them more full accounts of interesting cases of need, which doubtless come under their care. One of them tells of many volumes given to the prisoners in the County Jail, another speaks of the Almshouse as being a good field to dis- tribute in. One report states that 34 Bibles and 7 Testaments were donated to the County W.C.T. U., where they were much appreciated. The number of volumes distributed this year amounts to 6,534, which, though 500 less than last year, is still a large number to find place for. Our Agent is frequently thanked very earnestly for the donation of Bibles or of Testaments, or smaller portions of the Scriptures delivered sometimes in very remote places. From Douglas, Alaska, come words of appreciation : ‘“We do indeed appreciate your generous gift. May our Heavenly Father bless all who in any way help the Associa- tion in the work. It is very encouraging to see the interest the native people are taking in learning to read the Bible as though they had found some new story, and the Holy Spirit is speaking to them through it. Again and again they speak of reading some passage, and finding help in times of discouragement.”’ From North Carolina comes an account of ‘‘A little Christian woman who seemed innocent and humble, and ex- pressed a good hope in Christ.’’ When I asked her if she had the Scriptures, she replied, ‘‘ No, nor anything else, much ; we started poor and stay so. I would love to have the Scrip- tures. My husband is very weakly as well as myself, so we 8 have no money.’’ When I handed her the volume, I wished the good people who make it possible for me to furnish such with the Bible, could see the joy expressed in her countenance and hear the words of gratitude uttered.’’ The following is from an old woman in Virginia: ‘‘I have distributed the last of the Testaments you sent. I did not sell any of them and I think the Lord will bless you for giving them. I had no idea there was so many people with- out the Bible in their homes until you sent me the books to give away and I began to search them up.”’ A man who travels much of the time in such work in North Carolina. writes: ‘*I have gotten the price, or part or nothing, as I thought true Christian charity would advise. I found two poor widows (whites) who were delighted with the largest Testaments ; they took one for each and paid part of the price, which seemed the last they had. I saw an old black man in a field. He wanted a Bible; his house and all he possessed had been burned ; he had no money and was try- ing to live a Christian life. I gave him a minion Bible. An old Indian widow, who talks like a Christian and walks five miles to church, had no Bible. She had 25 cents, which she was delighted to pay fora minion Bible. Her daughter gladly paid 10cents fora New Testament. A young Indian came to my house for cheap Testaments, and took all I had at 10 cents each, and wants more. A number of others have been de- lighted with their purchases or gifts, but these cases from the three races in my field occur first to my mind.”’ We could quote other acknowledgments of the great privileges bestowed in this way, but will not multiply in- stances. We desire to encourage our friends to continue their interest in this good work, feeling sure that the response to it is very genuine. We have printed during the year an edition of 2,925 of Testaments and Psalms, at a cost of $283.11, of which 1,000 have been bound at a cost of $128.75. Volumes distributed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey . 1,313 In North Carolina, South Carolina and bb corsg ota 1 OOr In fifteen other States and Territories . . i eee In England and Cuba (the latter in Spanish) wii ah” eh Re For more detailed information regarding the distribution, we refer to the accompanying list prepared by our Agent. On behalf of the Board, WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, Secretary. DISTRIBUTION BY LOCALITIES. Phatadeintis §2..< 8s. eee & Pennsylvania’. .°......'- COR FET soe) ER North Carotina’ 0s. 5 South Carolina... . 4 New York Virginia West Virginia Georgia Bhiimises 34S gOS e IONE Chin, pa te ba rah > Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma District of Columbia Oe \ eo ad | £3. we vm ee a ia lS eo Ore be ee ee pi ee, eee PP ae ee % De | 12 . 12 | 1,977 Io Test’s and and Test’s 93 301 2) 631 «ep 488 | 1,841 170 | 125 51 | 20 | 10 120 | 4Io 34 84 5 10 22 52 I | 25 12 | 23 20 16 22 46 43 | 307 1,116 | 3,382 n Psalms.)|Portions) Bibles, Test’s etc. ; 670 138 50 78 13 12 33 I2 32 16 72 367 OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOSITORY 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, Philadelphia PRICE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance, bound as follows : a a ae ee rn $3 2 7 Woremned O0Ges ce 6s. ER Sos a OE ee re og er ee I Teachers’ Bibles, Long Primer, octavo, divinity circuit, gilt edges. 1 7 ‘* Minion, 16mo, divinity circuit, giltedges . . .. 1 Minion Reference. Boundincloth..............., Brevier Bibles. Bound in roan . tae Learn sy bet _ ” El Ree) roa’) year acre A Ue oe School Bibles, Minion, boundincloth. ........ agit Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, boundin roan ...... y . 7 ‘* in cloth | SST PMU IT CME Sk ek te wl REVISED VERSION OxFORD PARALLEL BIBLE King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, rededges ......... $1 LINEAR PARALLEL BIBLE Teachers’, two styles of binding. ........... $1 75 and 2 BIBLES Minion, demy octavo, boundincloth .............. se < ™ «* im Venetian morocco ........ 2 New TESTAMENTS Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges. .........-. oan Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, rededges .......... Seamal, 220, LUKK@Y MOTOCCO ........2..+-sees American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth ...... II 50 00 50 50 oo 50 60 40 25 40 25 o8 50 50 75 20 35 Membership Brown, T. Wistar | Smith, Ephraim Ellis, Evan T. | Thomson, Caroline Fox, Joseph M. Vaux, George Kirkbride, Ann Vaux, George, Jr. Morris, Elliston P. Wood, Stuart Nicholson, Coleman L. Wood, Walter Pennock, Isabella L. ANNUAL MEMBERS Allen, Elizabeth McCollin, S. Mason Allen, Rebecca J. Moon, Samuel C. Biddle, John W. Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Biddle, James G. Pennock, E. Eldridge Biddle, William, Jr. Pile, John L. Coates, Mary Rhoads, Beulah M. Coates, Sarah H. : Russell, Henry C. Cadbury, Elizabeth Russell, Robert H. Cadbury, Joel Sellew, Edwin P. Comfort, Howard Sharpless, Anna P. Cooper, Ellwood Sheppard, Martha G. Child, Lucy B. Steer, Alfred G. Elkinton, Joseph Test, Mary B. Elkinton, William T. Thompson, Emma L. Emlen, Eleanor C. Thompson, Joseph Garrett, Alfred C. Thorp, Benjamin S. Glover, Mary N. Trimble, Joseph Jenks, John S. Trimble, Ann Jones, Gulielma M. S. P. Webster, George S. Lowry, Edward S. Williams, Henry S. McCollin, James G. Williams, Mary R. I2 THE Seventy-Fighth Annual Report OF The Bible Association OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA Read at the Annual Meeting, held Sixth of Eleventh Month, 1907 DeEposiTory, No. 207 WALNUT PLACE PHILADELPHIA 1907 FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, the following described property, viz.: [Here insert the de- scription or state the sum of money, as the case may be.] GENERAL AGENT EDWIN P. SELLEW 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, Philadelphia SUB-AGENTS HELEN HOPKINS JONES..-_.---- West Grove, Penna. meee G. SHEPPARD. .....-.+- Media, Penna. eee. G. MOON. ke Morrisville, Penna. Baan D. EDGE...........-- Downingtown, Penna. HANNAH M. SHARPLESS._.._....London Grove, Penna. EE «EOE eek Chester, Penna. poems & COOPER. ............ Wallingford, Penna., R. F. D. ioe SMlte..... 62-2 Parkesburg, Penna. Ea Ds 8) ea ee a Pennsdale, Penna, A tt) | Sere Woodbury, New Jersey. Wala SeeOr.............-.- Rahway, New Jersey. Beau, A. BACON - Wu... .22s- Haddonfield, New Jersey. ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT..--.-.---- Atlantic City, New Jersey. ANNE BALDERSTON...._...------ Colora, Maryland. I tS ba NN a R. F. D. No. 2, Columbiana, Ohio. BaeUuND S. FOWLER......-.....- Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio. Ee CAE 6 es mn ccewasascne Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio. The Sub-Agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all information in connection with their distribution. Officers of the Association PRESIDENT GEORGE VAUX SECRETARY WILLIAM T. ELKINTON TREASURER WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. 119 S. Fourth Street MANAGERS JOHN W. BIDDLE 4 GEORGE VAUX MARY R. WILLIAMS Term Expires LUCY B. CHILD Eleventh Month, 1908 WM. E. RHOADS ALFRED G. STEER JOSEPH ELKINTON ) ELLWOOD COOPER JOSEPH K. CALLEY ELEANOR COPE EMLEN WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. MARY B. TEST IRA S. FRAME Term Expires Eleventh Month, 1909 Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers SECRETARY a SY a ee 119 S. Fourth St. EERE CANE RO 5 oa i ste a ee ok 322 N. Fortieth St. eae 2. ELEINION.......-.-.22-..---2 121 S. Third St. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Pe WMI Mew his 2 ie ewebetoeecssse 1715 Arch St. ET EEE Re itn cease eh awed eed 119 S. Fourth St. COMMITTEE ON PRINTING De OU SOSSL Ee. SM ok eaten ceeesiuacaee 119 S, Fourth St. eee, GPO PULIGI 8 once cnceceon ane Germantown I CEA ca eeeeac leds nesen 12 N. Third St. COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND AGENTS Be Be GetRlel?. 2 nce rcckacnenvle 4722 Kingsessing Ave. JOSEPH K. CALLEY...........- 409 Chestnut St. MARY R. WILLIAMS............ Westtown, Penna. ELEANOR C, EMLEN.......-.-- Germantown. EE 2A BORE Bs Ses as cin Sen’ 6 303 S. Eighth St. ALFRED G. STEER.....-....-.- 1937 Market St. BO WOE a cs occ w cnc cesuey 1118 Penna. Building. 5 Summary Account Of Wo. BIDDLE, Jr., Treasurer Bible Association of Friends in America, for the year from 10 Mo. 1st, 1906, to 9 Mo. 30th, 1907. RECEIPTS To Cash Balance, 10 mo. ist, 1906 - * Subscriptions ** Sale of Books “ Rent of Office, from The Friend - te “ as se ce si “i ‘“c se ss “ ‘ec ‘“ ss as ti sc By Books Purchased Livezey Trust Income Interest, on Deposits, Provident Life & Trust Co. Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co. Loan Bonds, Philadelphia & Reading Ry. Co. Market St. Elevated Ry. Co. Pittsburg, C. C. & St. Louis Ry. Co. Erie Railroad - St. Louis Merchants’ Tetvaieetl Bridge Mortgage Trust Co. of Pa. Mortgage, 1027 Norris St. Loan to Wm. Forrest Estate PAYMENTS Agent’s Salary and Incidentals - * Office Rent ‘* Binding Books Annual Reports “ Rent of Safe Box Janitor Services, etc. ‘* Postals and Printing Notices of Meetings Mercantile License and Tax - By Cash Balance on Hand 9 mo. 30th, 1907 Examined and found correct. 10 Mo. 19th, 1907. WM. T. ELKINTON, for the Committee. - $1,518 53 94 00 - 135 10 - 160 00 - 284 38 = ae - 23 84 - 240 00 - 160 00 - 80 00 - 80 00 150 00 - 60 00 - 85 00 - 900 00 $4,005 32 - $675 49 - 636 45 - 360 00 - 106 65 - 197 12 - 19 25 - 10 00 - 7 00 - 260 $2,014 56 1,990 76 $4,005 32 Report To the Bible Association of Friends in America: The managers are glad tostate, in this Seventy-eighth An- nual Report, that the work of giving away Bibles and por- tions of the Scriptures continues to be pursued, in many in- stances to schools and individuals at a distance from us. Also that they are able occasionly to sell some copies, if the circumstances permit. | The volumes have been sent to many distant places, such as California, Indian Territory, Alaska, Canada, Cuba, Bar- badoes and Africa, besides nineteen of our nearer States. Our agent in the City received many letters of thanks and appreciation, from which we quote briefly, though a great many of them must go unmentioned. The Principal of a State Normal School in the South writes: “‘I am sure that the Bibles will be a substantial bless- ing to the entire school and that we shall all be ever grateful to you and the Bible Association of Friends for this great evidence of your and their interest in the moral, spiritual, in- tellectual and industrial betterment and uplift of the two hun- dred ,and thirty pupils committed to the guidance of the school. The papers are highly appreciated also, and will be very helpful to us.” Another letter has the following: ‘Language fails me when I desire to express my pro- found gratitude for this timely, much needed donation. My first subject was a poor colored gir] at the end of a cotton row, so delighted to get her first Bible. Next a poor colored preacher on his way to organize a church of colored brethern. He had no Bible to take with him and had no idea there would be a 7 oa rte eee o cies, ae es tee, ee". _— Bible at the church, had no money. I was so thankful to be able to furnish him with one, which greatly delighted him.” Another school sends word: ‘Please accept our thanks for your kind donation of Bibles and literature. They where just what is needed. May God bless you good people who are helping to better the con- dition of the poor negro race.” We have done no printing this year. We have purchas- ed from the Penna. Bible Society, 4,297 volumes, costing $652.87, and from Oxford University Press, ten Teachers’ Bibles at a cost of $9.67. The total number of volumes distributed is decidedly less than last year, being 5,481 this year against 6,534 last year. We give in another place the tabulated statements as usual. It is with regret that we record at this time the death of our late President, Ephraim Smith, who deceased Tenth Month 22nd, 1907. He was appointed a member of the Board of Managers in 1874 and has served as President of this Association since its incorporation in 1896. We desire to express our appreciation of his loving Christian spirit and helpful judgement. On behalf of the Board of Managers, WM. T. ELKINTON, Secretary. Be OUMON BY |) ll Rues| and | ond || = Psalms)Port’ns si Test’s Prerladeiphia .......--...-- 306 92) 264 1 1 PenueylVania.__.....--.- =. 98 16} 156 =) PRS Stes ME eo ee nn 149 PRs RE Es oA hee. meereo Carolina. .......... 549; 422) 1101 2ee Re Geen Carolina..._..._..-- 65 63 Pere ea bkitt os NE oi tn 50 Se tk tee de eh! UN he a a i sy | ae ome Wastimia ...-.....-.- 44 35 Pee. Bere es RIE ee) 51 54 eet create sha Rey ne nee rE 2 se 45 10 ne Aa Ah avira d Ee ate ao > ES Pea ain Gas Me es a} 69 65 Se See Sy pe ae 31 20 Seo at a, a a Pe fate ee te eee ah es ees oe MeL segs cad pews eels ke EMIS os eS Otis sense Beene ates. oS 9 ee tas otebse ease es 56 30 Oe os SR Eo Ser en ease 28 Bete cites eee a MIM ea | 1 1 ead ok IRS St 2 ae Be i is A ee eee Sertory....,..-..-- 42 31 De cdeclbcaeds Des eer ts 20 8 eke Seek Os cae Se hw Scie aia ale pha SAMEEREN Wek Eira aoe oi. a se wd eb whe wens ey aE he DON Ne octet eae 62 50 Bh i nihcund eee EE Be he an cma 21 15 Seine soe Revised Totals 664 275 507 2073 456 109 148 80 41 169 61 20 21 57 13 101 1,924; 1,108) 2,441 OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOSITORY 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, Philadelphia PRICE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance, bound as follows: Turkey morocco, gilt edges - - - : $3 50 oe ee - - - - 3 00 Roan, plain edges - - - 1 50 Teachers’ Bibles, Long sitet octet, divinity circuit, gilt edges 1 50 ‘5 Minion, 16mo, divinity circuit, gilt edges - 100 Minion Reference, bound in cloth - - - + 50 Brevier Bibles, bound in roan - - - - 60 5 incloth - - - - - 40 School Bibles, Minion, bound in cloth - - - 25 Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in roan - - 40 * in cloth - 25 Testaments, Brevier, bound in roan - - - - 30 Testaments, 32mo, bound in cloth - - - - 08 Portions, Gospels, Psalms, Proverbs, etc. - : - 06 REVISED VERSION OxFORD PARALLEL BIBLE King James’ version, arranged with revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges - - $1.50 LINEAR PARALLEL BIBLE Teachers’, two styles of binding . - - $1 75 and 2 50 BIBLES Minion, demy octavo, bound in cloth - : - 75 . in Venetian morocco - - 1 50 New TESTAMENTS Pica, royal octavo, Persian, giltedges_ - - - - 1 00 Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red oo - : - 20 Nonpareil, 32mo, Turkey morocco : - 35 American Revised New Testament and Panties, ‘cloth . - 60 10 Membership Brown, T. Wistar Ellis, Evan T. Fox, Joseph M. Kirkbride, Ann Morris, Elliston P. Nicholson, Coleman L. LIFE MEMBERS Pennock, Isabella L. Vaux, George Vaux, George, Jr. Wood, Stuart Wood, Walter ANNUAL MEMBERS Alsop, David G. Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Rebecca J. Allen, Samuel L. Bacon, Anna D. Bacon, Helen R. Bettle, Mary Biddle, James G. Biddle, John W. Biddle, Samuel Biddle, William, Jr. Branson, Mary Brown, T. Wistar Borton, J. Harvey Beesley, B. W. Coates, Mary Coates, Sarah H. Cadbury, Elizabeth Cadbury, Emma, Jr. Cadbury, Joel Carter, Alice H. Carter, Hannah F. Carter, John E. Carter, Sarah S. Child, Lucy B. Collins, William H. 11 Comfort, Howard Cooper, Elwood Cope, Annie P. Cope, Francis R. Elkington, Joseph Elkington, William T. Elkington, Alfred C. Elkington, Eleanor R. Emlen, Eleanor C. Emlen, Samuel Estlack, Charles E. Evans, William Evans, Charles Evans, Ellwood Frame, Ira S. Fry, Ann W. Fox, Samuel L. Garrett, Alfred C. Garrett, Elizabeth W. Garrett, John B. Gibbons, William H. Glover, Mary N. Hartshorne, Charles Hazard, Elizabeth Hinchman, Lydia S. Jenks, Hannah M. Jenks, John S. Jones, Gulielma M. S. P. Kennard, William Leeds, Josiah W. Lowry, Edward S. Lowry, Rebecca B. Lytle, Anna R. McCollin, James G. McCollin, S. Mason Moon, Samuel C. Morris, Catharine W. Morris, Elliston P. Morris, John T,. Morris, Lydia T. Morris, Mary E. Newhall, Abby Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Nicholson, Rebecca Nicholson, William Nicholson, Eliza S. Paxson, Mary Pennock, E. Eldridge Perot, Elizabeth W. Pile, John L. Potts, Anna Rhoads, Beulah M. Rhoads, William E. Richie, Elizabeth H. Roberts, Lucy B. Roberts, David Roberts, Elizabeth S. Roberts, Joseph H. Russell, Henry C. Russell, Robert H. Rhoads, Samuel L. Savery, Sarah P. Scattergood, George J. Scattergood, Caroline C. Scattergood, J. Henry Sellew, Edwin P. Sharpless, Anna P. Sheppard, Martha G. Shipley, Susan G, Steer, Alfred G. Strawbridge, E. W. Test, Mary B. Thompson, Emma L. Thompson, Joseph Thorp, Benjamin S. Trimble, Joseph Trimble, Ann Troth, Elizabeth T. Troth, Anna B. Vaux, George Vaux, Mary M. Webster, George S. Wills, Joshua S. Williams, Henry S. Williams, Mary R. Wing, Asa S. Wood, Walter Yarnall, Howard E. The Seventy-Ninth Annual Report of ‘The Bible Association of Friends in America Read at the Annual Meeting, Eleventh Month 4, 1908 Ta Historical Sketch of The Association By George Vaux Revised Edition, 1909 FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST I give, devise, and bequeath to THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA, the following described property, viz: [Here insert the description or state the sum of money, as the case may be. ] GENERAL AGENT EDWIN P. SELLEW 207 Walnut Place, Room 8 Philadelphia SUB-AGENTS meer FIOOPIKINS JONES. 2). 255.45 ose dae cee. West Grove, Penna. SER Ra ULE ET AEP oy De Os ok ol ek gee Media, Penna. DE MRCLIIN, bc pis i cies A titcln hea okey wlordets's » Morrisville, Penna. Seeeeneee BLP TD EDGE, iiss as Saccndsd ewes cea Downingtown, Penna. Paes M> SHARPLESS .. 2. 2.. 507... eee. London Grove, Penna. SG OSE Ai a ee Chester, Penna. ere S, COOPER | f)0..0.3 05. as. Wallingford, Penna., R. F. D. ERNIE OUR TPA) es a yk see eee wos Parkesburg, Penna. TED oe ee eae nal ee Pennsdale, Penna. TREN a ee Salem, New Jersey EE, SOR PEETO kek ky sic aie p bs eae eee Rahway, New Jersey Pee LEDS BARTLETT ... 20.0.2... Atlantic City, New Jersey EE MELEE ye OIG bo 3 oa arisen eras eedriaesas Colora, Maryland CneR INE 8 OW oe Sere ha R. F. D. No. 2, Columbiana, Ohio Cer COPE oo i adcwavey sess Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio The Sub-Agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all information in connection with their distribution. 3 ine sin ee a ee i he lem Officers of the Association PRESIDENT GEORGE VAUX SECRETARY WILLIAM T. ELKINTON TREASURER WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. 119 S. Fourth Street MANAGERS JOSEPH ELKINTON ELLWOOD COOPER JOSEPH K. CALLEY ELEANOR COPE EMLEN WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. MARY B. TEST IRA S. FRAME Term Expires Eleventh Month, 1909. JOHN W. BIDDLE ‘ ELEANOR R. ELKINTON MARY R. WILLIAMS Term Expires LUCY B. CHILD Eleventh Month, rgto. WM. E. RHOADS | ALFRED G. STEER Officers and Committees of the Board of Managers SECRETARY ee ea ee t RETOADIS oo. iis oonep ta bw Kee aes ss 12 N. Third Street COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE SE ITD Oc ei ee 119 S. Fourth Street MEEETASS T. ELKINTON 2205.2) o0000).)..... 121 S. Third Street ERE Ne A Ue Gn ye 303 S. Eighth Street OR MOTD es ncaa ennies 6 clots a 1715 Arch Street US EGET REDE EG ho Cunclae ac debe ee caus 119 S. Fourth Street COMMITTEE ON PRINTING TCO, SPE EDUIELTE, JR iiss ie wacdeccweecwee 119 S. Fourth Street 8 SIRI a” SLO A Germantown NET OR RT OPINED | Suis uiwiy cs rejescictnacce nesses 12 N. Third Street COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND AGENTS TE PET Ns se iain cipal Gh gals aie e's avin eae'nnee 1619 Race Street a BES 2s OS ERR ee 4722 Kingsessing Avenue EE RUN ELLIO tie hs. vcadicels su pucde ew aese 401 Chestnut Street OO OR Ee NN es elma siete aie Moorestown, N. J. Re OCB ae Wee LL ah a citle es emve's'eee Germantown TE COE Do be US amet p aia vay Wet a nib'd aie wa 303 S. Eighth Street EY SB) COS SUM BL LRN A IT bine Ge s'e aie ge Ceneued Lansdowne, Pa 5 rs - OO — Summary Account Of Wm. Buippte, Jr., Treasurer Bible Association of Friends in To “ America, for the year from 10 Mo. Ist, 1907, to 9 Mo. 30th, 1908. RECEIPTS Cash Balance, 10) mo. Ist, ‘§907.:..¢. :.. 3.0 Gee 1,990.76 Sibscriptions ~.)iss..s.0. Jods line ade te a ee 230.87 pale Of BOOKS fiase sk oe ia ek to dde Mg sa eek 145.14 Rent of Office, from. The Friend... ........5.. nee 160.00 Livezey Trust Income ... 0.5.3 cssecsea0a he eeeeeeeee 247.26 Philadelphia Auxiliary Collections for 1907............. 243.37 Interest on Deposits, Provident Life & Trust Co....... 34.21 Interest:.on Investments 2.5.06 5.420.45.00.. Se 1,806.92 Investment sold to Livezey Trust............).c.1.008 416.66 $5,275.19 PAYMENTS Books ‘Purchased’ <2 oo). 6 2 ivclee tae $963.68 Paper for: Books 036 io. a st eidin ee ee 144.06 Printing, Booles). 2 i 6s a .o<0 30d acl ee 169.65 Binding, Books.45..5 1000 isss ees 504.056 6 107.80 Agents Salary and Incidentals ...)...'...2....0anseeeeeene 636.21 Ome Rent 0 foo. oie vei bec enews ane 0 lee eee 360.00 Jatitior SErvices, “CRC << 6. 6 bisiee on a's oa i9.ale yn ie ee 104.60 Rent of ‘Sate Box wi. o605 565 .iis esse) hae ae 10.00 Asinuwal, TREROTtS <2 ).)5 one ss sno «00 Sb hols» ae 11.50 Postals and Printing Notices—Mercantile License...... 6.10 Principal | Tavested |)... 0.5 5 2. cs 0<0048 esse 1,975.78 $4.489.38 Cash Balance on hand ninth month 30th, 1908.......... 785.81 $5,275-19 Examined and found correct. IRA S. FRAME, ELLWOOD COOPER, Auditing Committee. IO mo. 20, 1908. Report To the Bible Association of Friends in America As the Bible Association approaches the eightieth year of its existence the Managers feel there is evidence that it still has a field of usefulness. We have printed during the year an edition of 3200 Testa- ments and Psalms The number of volumes sold was 315; the number of vol- umes donated was 7455. Making in all 7770, an increase over last year of 2289. The distribution extends to 26 localities, including 19 of our States, the District of Columbia, Alaska, Porto Rico, Cuba, Barbadoes, England and Africa. Through acknowledgments from those receiving our dona- tions we find that in this day of multiplied facilities for dis- seminating the Bible, there are still many who do not own a copy, and who are most grateful to receive such a gift. A minister from Lewes, Delaware, writes after receiving a dona- tion, “Many of the colored people did not have a Bible of any kind in their homes, and through you, all have been supplied.” From Florida, another letter states, “We appreciate the Bibles so much, there are so many people who never read a Bible, and it is such an opportunity for everybody to have them.” From North Carolina, a minister writes he wishes “The good Society which furnishes Bibles and Testaments could know the great good and comfort they enabled me to do among the poor people. A young man approached me in delight lately, grasping my hand and saying ‘You gave me a Bible and | have studied as you asked me to do, and now I am enjoying the good hope of a blessed immortality.’ ” At our last annual meeting the Philadelphia Auxiliary Bible Association, when presenting their annual report, made a proposition to merge that Association into the Parent Associa- tion, requesting that a Committee might be appointed to confer 7 with a Committee of the Auxiliary to recommend a proper method of procedure. The matter was referred to the Board of Managers, who decided from the facts presented and the By-Laws under which Auxiliaries are established, that the time had arrived when the work of the Auxiliary might properly be merged with that of this Association, and suggested a course which was unanimously united with. The following minute was adopted by the Auxiliary: 1. The Treasurer is hereby instructed to pay and hand over to the Treasurer of the Parent Association all moneys and funds belonging to this Auxiliary, together with a list of our contributors. 2. Our Secretary is hereby instructed to transfer to the Secretary of the Parent Society all records and other docu- uments of value now belonging to this Auxiliary, and to trans- fer to the agent of the Parent Society all Bibles, Testaments, &c., now at their Bible House at Walnut Place for distribution by said Society. This Auxiliary requests that its minute books be kept securely in a vault, to which proper access can be had. This has been carried into effect and our Treasurer has received from the Auxiliary the sum of $243.37 and 1549 volumes, valued at $208. The records referred to have been placed in the record room at Friends’ Library, 140 North Sixteenth Street. Further statistics of distribution are given elsewhere. WILLIAM E. RHOADS, Secretary. PHILADELPHIA, Ioth month, 26th, 1908. ) | DISTRIBUTION BY | Test’s | Test’s | in ewe wocauries | | tnd | and | a | | | etc. | Test’s ae 2 Pe ec fap banabon. | Pak iy Philadel phia.................. od 79, 671; 101 [essen | peat Pennsylvania ................ an) 28| 68 1 1 | ese: New Jersey................---. | Ls Fe | | renee GME) Oe Rebed a eres rare re tte ie Se a Pr ee nee SA? COGS LIES bn EE 8 GR la oe, LR ti Rae ee SEN cect | pence oreo pdr ree Lae ASL LO Ree SR I 2 Dk RU A ee 0 cease ate ah, nessa, OU Le a Se BON) yer I ee eT. i! SOS) SO ee SI ete toes) er BO A ie ri es a see ES oe RE I et Si MV I a Be nick 82 mpeeenes ......---- AO eR ee ate 125 IRs a) SNR A OE 52 I Lee Ne eS ek dk 12 Oklahoma ..................... gry ae 253 es ii en re eh 201 ed NO 2 ES Re eee 0 i ce i ee ee AD 30 District of Columbia} = 6)... 78 rT he BR 185 a SS EA 140 Barbadoes, W. I.........] 100)............ 225 IND oo ase cosas atone Tee es ae aS ES 1 Liberia, Africa.............. Ameen wn | www ewww en wee | ewww eee w ne es wee w wen en ens | Renew ee ennee ————————— ll i i Pe ed OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND DEPOSITORY 207 Walnut Place, Room 8, Philadelphia PRICE LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index, and Concordance, bound as follows: Turkey morocco, ‘gilt. edges... .2:...)).50..0 ee $3.50 Turkey morocco, sprinkled edges ..... 12) ea Rs 3.00 Roan, plain: edges o .'i... ds s/is wk i ons 8 emg ee 1.50 Teachers’ Bibles, Long Primer, octavo, divinity circuit, gilt edges. 1.50 Teachers’ Bibles, Minion, 16mo, divinity circuit, gilt edges...... 1.00 Minion Reference Bibles, bound in roan...................... a ae Minion Reference Bibles, bound in cloth....................... .50 Brevier Bibles, bound in -roan. .:.:2..0. 47). ee Jt Ge Brevier. Bibles, bound m cloth’ ..../...2.....) eee .40 School Bibles; Minion, bound in cloth... 22.29 .25 Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in roan........... .40 Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in cloth........... 25 Testaments, Brevier, bound .in roan ....:..-...5.d¢epeee ee 30 Testaments, 32mo0, bound ‘in ‘cloth ...........0) -. .:. 08 Portions, Gospels, Psalms, Proverbs, etc... .. ...:...¢eaeeee 06 REVISED VERSION OxForD PARALLEL BIBLE. King James’ version, arranged with revised in parallel columns, in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges..................-. $1.50 Linear Parallel Bible, teachers’: -.........54..5 423 2.50 BIBLES. Minion, demy octavo, ‘bound ‘in cloth... ..:..) Ni). 2.43 75 Minion, demy octavo, bound in Venetian morocco.............. 1.50 New TESTAMENTS. Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges... .......... 54. see 1.00 Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges.................. .20 Nonpareil, 3a2mo, Turkey morocco ......... 2s .2.). 5/42 oa 35 American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth........... .60 10 nn Brown, T. Wistar Ellis, Evan T. Fox, Joseph M. Kirkbride, Ann Morris, Elliston P. Membership Nicholson, Coleman L. LIFE MEMBERS. Pennock, Isabella L. Vaux, George Vaux, George, Jr. Wood, Stuart Wood, Walter ANNUAL MEMBERS. Alsop, David G. Allen, Elizabeth Bacon, Anna D. Bacon, Helen R. Biddle, James G. Biddle, John W. Biddle, Samuel Biddle, William, Jr. Branson, Mary Brown, T. Wistar Borton, J. Harvey Beesley, B. W. Coates, Mary Coates, Sarah H. Cadbury, Elizabeth Cadbury, Emma, Jr. Cadbury, Joel Carter, Alice H. Carter, Hannah F. Carter, Sarah S. Carter, John E. Child, Lucy B. Collins, William H. Comfort, Howard 11 Cooper, Elwood Cope, Annie P. Cope, Francis R. Elkinton, Joseph Elkinton, William T. Elkinton, Eleanor R. Elkinton, Alfred C. Emlen, Eleanor C. Emlen, Samuel Estlack, Charles E. Evans, William Evans, Charles -Frame, Ira S. Fry, Ann W. Garrett, Alfred C. Garrett Elizabeth W. Garrett, John B. Gibbons, William H. Glover, Mary N. Hartshorne, Charles Hazard, Elizabeth Hinchman, Lydia 5S. Jenks, Hannah M. Jenks, John S. Kennard, William Kirk, Henry E. Leeds, Josiah W. Lowry, Edward S. Lytle, Anna R. McCollin, S. Mason Moon, Samuel C. Morris, Catharine W. Morris, John T. Morris, Lydia T. Morris, Mary E. Newhall, Abby Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H. Nicholson, Rebecca Nicholson, Eliza S. Paxson, Mary Pennock, E. Eldridge Perot, Elizabeth W. Pile, John L. Potts, Anna Rhoads, Beulah M. Rhoads, William E. Rhoads, Samuel L. Richie, Elizabeth H. Roberts, Lucy B. Roberts, David Roberts, Elizabeth S. Roberts, Joseph H. Russell, Henry C. Russell, Robert H. Savery, Sarah P. Scattergood, George J. Scattergood, Caroline C. Scattergood, Maria C. Scattergood, J. Henry Sellew, Edwin P. Sharpless, Anna P. Sheppard, Martha G. Shipley, Susan G. Steer, Alfred G. Strawbridge, E. W. Test, Mary B. Thompson, Emma L. Thompson, Joseph Thorp, Benjamin S. Trimble, Joseph Trimble, Ann Troth, Elizabeth T. Troth, Sarah J. Troth, Mary Vaux, George Vaux, Mary M. Webster, George S. Wills, Joshua S. Williams, Henry S. Williams, Mary R. Wing, Asa S. Wood, Walter Yarnall, Howard E. Historical Sketch of ‘The Bible Association of Friends in America By George Vaux Read at the Annual Meeting, Eleventh Month 4, 1896 Revised Edition, 1909 Day ssl Me ge 4 f ite 4 re ' ' 4 team . ull eer itanay Fl - .TiM, ¥ A 9 [yk ; Pit ae) s Pi Wie AL tl We FASS ea eV { ¢ } +t \ ‘ ‘Lh \ yr! Liddy tan ‘ hg he pitied eer Wrath ty | (UE pe @ LE 1S I aR Fa mary ae ave ae gD f wie r.? (ids CA ' , $j rei 3 : i a fits s fa : . © ba f mittee, . DSi 4A FD der ‘how & oi eis Ma pet y Sap Historical Sketch The Bible Association of Friends in America originated in a concern on the part of many in Philadelphia soon after the separation of 1827, to meet what they esteemed to be one of the principal causes of that separation, which was the dearth of the Scriptures among a large number of those members who had separated. This view was perhaps exaggerated, for it was ascertained that many families and individuals who re- mained with Friends did not possess a Bible. The latter fact, however, emphasized the necessity of such an association as ours, and awakened a wide-spread interest in the subject. In the Fourth Month, 1829, a circular was issued signed by ten friends, including Henry Cope, Daniel B. Smith, Thomas Evans, and others, which stated that a considerable portion of our religious society, especially in new settlements, were but partially supplied with the Holy Scriptures. Not only was this the case with families and individuals, but there were also schools among Friends without them. This circular adverts to the facts that the Society of Friends holds the Bible to be “the only fit outward judge and test in matters of faith and doctrine,” “and appeals to it both in preaching and in writing more frequently than almost any other people.” The first of these quotations is manifestly designed to express the sentiment of Barclay, “We do look upon them as the only fit outward judge of controversies among Christians.” —Apology, Prop. III. Sec. VI. The circular quotes the following extract of the London Epistle of 1728, and several others issued up to 1743, with the remark that the substance of them is contained in the discipline of all the Yearly Meetings, viz.: “And dear friends, inasmuch as the Holy Scriptures are the external means of conveying and preserving to us an account of the things most surely to be believed concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in the flesh and the ful- filling of the prophecies relating thereto, we therefore recom- mend to all Friends, especially elders in the church and masters of families, that they would, both by example and advice, impress on the minds of the younger a reverent esteem of those sacred writings, and advise them to a frequent reading and meditating thereon.” The circular further states, ““There are few means which, under the divine blessing, would have a more powerful ten- dency to check the growing spirit of levity and scepticism so lamentably obvious amongst many of the youth than the daily serious perusal of the Bible, comparing parallel passages with each other, illustrating the prophecies by the record of their fulfilment, consulting the narrative of the same facts by different historians and thus making the sacred penmen their own commentators.” “However singular it may appear, it is believed to be a fact that, notwithstanding the numerous reprints of the Bible which have recently been published, there is not now extant any octavo edition in clear type and on good paper containing the valuable marginal references of Canne or Brown’s Con- cordance, both which are found of great practical utility in a profitable perusal of the sacred volume. The quarto family Bibles are large and inconvenient for frequent reading, and it is apprehended that, where these only are to be found in a family, they are not often perused as those of smaller and lighter form would be. It may also be remarked that many of the Bibles and Testaments used in schools are in a small and confused type and printed on paper of an inferior quality, which renders them very difficult for children to read, espe- cially such as are beginning to learn, and thus a distaste for the sacred writings is often acquired, merely from the form in which they are presented, before the child is of an age duly to appreciate the preciousness of their contents.” It was further proposed that $5000 should be raised as capital upon which to start an association. The issue of this circular was followed by a meeting at Arch Street Meeting-House, on the eleventh of the Ninth Month. following, 1829, where about forty Friends were 4 present, including George Jones from England, when this association was formed for the purpose of “the printing and distributing of the Holy Scriptures.” The circular was read at this meeting, and is recorded in extenso on its minutes. Daniel B. Smith acted as clerk for the evening. A very full and free discussion of the subject was entered upon, and the unanimous judgment arrived at that the asso- ciation should be formed. Its age at the present time is thus 79 years. Several other meetings were held for the consideration of details, and at the one held Ninth Month 22, 1829, a consti- tution was adopted which was substantially the same as. that under which the association has since been conducted. Its object was defined in these words: “To encourage a wider circulation as well as a more frequent and serious perusal of the Holy Scriptures, and to promote a more accurate knowl- edge of their invaluable contents.” At the same meeting an “Address to the Members of the Religious Society of Friends in America” was adopted. This address was signed by Jonathan Evans, Samuel Bettle, Thomas Stewardson, Leonard Snowden, Thomas P. Cope, James Vaux, and many other prominent Friends of that day. It embodied the principal points embraced in the circular already alluded to, with some aditional matter. Five thousand copies of this address were printed and nearly all of them distributed in the different Yearly Meetings on the American Continent. At the meeting held in the Eleventh Month, 1829, only about two months after the foundation of the association, so successful had been the effort to obtain funds that it was re- ported that $5900 had been subscribed, which sum was after- wards increased to about $6400. Of this amount $340 were sent from Friends in England. It was estimated that a capital of at least $10,000 would be required to ensure full success. In the same month the permanent organization was effected and the following officers appointed: Secretary, Daniel B. Smith; treasurer, Henry Cope; 5 corresponding members, Isaac Collins, Thomas Evans, John Paul. An Acting Committee (the name of which was soon after changed to Board of Managers) consisting of twenty-four Friends was also appointed. One of the principal features of the original plan was the establishment of auxiliaries to aid in the work. Six of these were almost immediately formed—one in New York and one each in Bucks, Burlington, Abington, and Philadelphia Quar- terly Meetings in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and one at Vassalborough, Maine. In 1833 the number of these auxili- aries had increased to twenty-nine. The distribution of the Scriptures in the early years of the Association depended mainly upon the auxiliaries, and the number of these adjuncts in 1858 reached fifty; but with changing circumstances the number gradually declined and one only, that of Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting, survived till 1908. The Association now employs subagents, who, to some extent, take the place of the auxiliaries. At the Annual Meeting in 1907 the Philadelphia Auxiliary communicated to the Parent Association that its judgment was that there was no longer a necessity for its existence, and asked that steps be taken for its discontinuance. The Parent Asociation concurred in this view, and referred the subject to the Board of Managers with power to act in accordance with the views expressed. The subject claimed the careful consideration of the Board, and a plan for the dissolution was prepared and sent to the Auxiliary for its concurrence and action. The Auxiliary adopted the plan which embraced the transfer of all the books, money, records, and other prop- erty of the Auxiliary to the Parent Association, and at a meet- ing of the Auxiliary held First Month 6th, 1908, directions were given to its officers to make the transfer, which was accordingly done, and providing that upon this being accom- plished the Auxiliary Association should stand dissolved. It was not to be expected that the Friends engaged in the work would find smooth sailing in all particulars, notwith- standing the widespread interest and sympathy the project commanded. Hence we find that in the Third Month, 1830, 6 the Committee on Correspondence reported to the Acting Com- mittee that a prejudice had been instilled into the minds of many Friends against all societies for disseminating the Bible. They say, however, that in all cases where a candid examination had been given to the subject these groundless objections had entirely disappeared and given place to a hearty co-operation with the views of the association. They say, however, that in some places these groundless prejudices still continue to exist, and that it is important that every effort should be made to check their influence. Between the time of organization and holding the first annual meeting in the Fourth Month, 1830, active measures were taken for printing suitable Bibles. Unexpected difficul- ties, however, presented. It was found that the headings of the chapters as prepared by the translators of the King James version occupied thirty pages and that many of them were objectionable. In consequence of this the whole of the headings were revised and what was esteemed unsatisfactory removed. It perhaps should be added that a few objectionable headings escaped the notice of the revisers. The original marginal readings of the translators were adopted without note or comment, as well as the references as given in Bagster’s Bible. The latter, however, required ex- tended readjustment to adapt them to the new paging. This work was done by a single member of the committee, a most arduous and laborious task. These arrangements produced our present large reference Bible, which also had added to it “Bagster’s Index,” “Brown’s Concordance,” the “Table of Officers and Conditions of Men,” and the “Table of Scripture Measures.” It was published in 1831. For many years this was the best reference Bible that could be obtained. What was called in the early reports the “Common Bible,” and referred to in the early minutes as the “second set’? and sometimes as the “School Bible,” was arranged for at the same time, as well as an edition of the New Testament. These were prepared from the same type, of course omitting the reference column. What we have for many years known as the “School Bible” and recently disused, substituting an edition of the 7 American Bible Society in its place, appears to have been first published in 1836. Our medium Bible was not published till 1872. Prior to 1836 upward of ten thousand Bibles and eight thousand Testaments had been printed and most of them dis- tributed. The first annual report of the association contains some interesting allusions to the use of the Bible among Friends. It is stated that in the schools conducted by our society at Ackworth and Croydon in England the scholars were taught to repeat in order the names of the different books in the Old and New Testaments and to give some account of the con- tents of each. They were also encouraged to search for prophecies and passages relating to their fulfilment, especially those which relate to the coming of our Saviour. The pupils were further required to commit passages to memory and to enter in memorandum books references to other subjects, such as the love, power, and wisdom of God, as well as His moral government, and also to passages illustrative of the testimonies, principles, and practices of our religious society. In harmony with the foregoing a later report states that, so far from giving any undue value to the Scriptures, it was be- lieved, as the Bible came to be more thoroughly and generally examined by our members, the consistency of our testimonies with its doctrines would be more and more apparent and acknowledged, and the number who would feel bound to walk consistent therewith would be increased. And in confirmation of the soundness of the associations’s attitude in its early history I will quote the following from the pen of the late Dr. Charles Evans, who, when writing upon a different but somewhat analogous subject pertinently remarks: “It was never supposed by any intelligent Friend that belief in the immediate guidance of Divine Grace rendered useless the active exercise of the intellectual powers of the knowledge acquired by culture; and Friends always freely admitted that these, if kept in their proper place, are strengthened and sanctified by the unspeakable Gift and co-operate in giving scope and adaptability to the spiritual life.’ Well would it have been for our religious society had the simple, effective, 8 and wholly reasonable use of the Scriptures approved by our association in its early history been universally adopted and adhered to. Alas! for human judgment. Only a few years passed before two different views began to assert themselves. On the one hand, the old prejudice which had taken ground against all associations for disseminating the Scriptures again came to the front in a modified form. It held out the view that anything more than a reverent reading of the Bible and committing to memory passages word for word was danger- ous and not to be encouraged, lest it should place too much reliance on the outward and too little on the inward. It thus practically endorsed the inspiration of the translators, rather than the inspiration of the text, and ignored the fact that such use of the Scriptures as the association so early approved did not conduce to the results they claimed, but the contrary. On the other hand, a sentiment developed in favor of a merely intellectual study of the Bible, which ultimately gave birth to a certain form of First Day schools in which there was no standard of teaching in harmony with our religious views required, and where those engaged as teachers were mainly young persons, unacquainted with our religious principles aid of but little spiritual experience. The conflict between these two lines of thought has been hurtful to our religious society, and out of the latter has in large measure grown the disaster which has fallen upon us in the budding and growth of what is known as the pastoral system. Between these diverse modes of thought our principles may almost be said to have fallen between two stools. These principles have largely been kept out of view, our testimony against a human priesthood has fallen in the background, and our influence and power as a religious organization have been greatly diminished. An early attempt was made to obtain information as to how far our members were not supplied with the Scriptures. A circular was issued and extensively distributed in all quar- ters of the society in America, making inquiry in relation to this point. The results were surprising and almost incredible 9 to us at the present day. Reports from seven neighborhoods developed the fact that within the limits which they embraced there were four hundred families without complete copies of the Bible and one hundred and thirty-eight families without even a copy of the New Testament. In schools there was a very great deficiency. Those families which possessed them seem to have generally had inferior imprints on poor paper and in very small type. Whilst this response to the inquiry embraced but a very small part of the society, it was manifest that the condition of affairs throughout country meetings generally did not mate- rially differ from it. It was apparent, however, that an almost universal desire existed among Friends in all directions to remedy this sorrowful situation. It continued, nevertheless, for many years afterwards. Reports from nine auxiliaries in 1834 showed that within their limits there were seventy-two families and more than one thousand six hundred and sixty-seven adult members and three hundred and one children capable of reading who had not a copy of the Holy Scriptures, besides a very large num- ber of families who had only single copies, which were small and indistinct school Bibles. It was thought that in other sections the deficiencies were still greater. The annual report of 1836 announces that at that time not many families of Friends within the limits of the auxiliaries were without the Scriptures. Also that, upon comparison of the number of volumes disposed of during the several years the association had been in existence, there was a continual decline in its business. The report deplores this, but it must be seen that such a result was inevitable and that it rather indicates to what a large extent the wants of our members had been supplied. Whilst the original design of the association was mainly to supply Friends with the Scriptures, it was not many years before the scope of the distribution was enlarged, and so early as 1838 mention is made that donations in considerable quan- tity had been made to colored persons. Notwithstanding the extensive circulation of the Scrip- tures under the auspices of the association, reports were from time to time made by the auxiliaries that some Friends re- 10 i quired copies of the Bible, and it was many years before this feature was removed. In the Seventh Month, 1830, William Salter was ap- pointed agent at a salary of $300 per annum, and a room in Carpenter Street, near Seventh, adjoining the office of The Friend, was taken as a temporary office. The following Twelfth Month the necessity for having a permanent office was brought to view, and it was determined to take steps to that end. The design was practically to establish a complete publishing house, where all the details of printing and binding should be atended to, as well as to maintain a centre from which an extended distribution might be made. In the Fifth Month, 1831, the premises at the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Appletree Alley, just above Arch, were offered to the Society for $12,000. This prop- erty was thirty-two feet front on Fourth Street and about eighty feet deep on Appletree Alley, but irregular in shape, and on the rear it was broader than on the front. Thomas P. Cope, a member of the Board of Managers, agreed to purchase the property and to erect upon it such a building as the society required, and to lease it to the associa- tion for seven years at a rental equivalent to five and a half per cent. on the cost, with the privilege of purchasing it at cost at the expiration of the lease. The building was to be four stories in height. The first story was to be adapted for offices to rent; the second story was to contain the society’s offices; the printing office was to be on the third and the bindery on the fourth floor. The building was so far completed in the Fourth Month, 1832, that it was occupied by the association for all general purposes and some portions not required for its use rented on favorable terms to satisfactory tenants, thus producing a rental to meet the interest on the indebtedness, etc. The funds which the association had been able to raise were not even sufficient to carry on its publication business, and money had to be borrowed to aid in that line. Its ulti- mate ownership of the new quarters was dependent mainly upon its ability to procure the amount expended thereon (about $23,000) by donations or legacies. An earnest effort 11 was made to obtain such, and by the beginning of 1833 over $14,000 had been subscribed for the general purposes of the association. Of this amount, $9000 was applied as a nucleus of a sinking fund to liquidate the indebtedness against the building. In addition a small percentage of the proceeds of sale of the society’s publications and the excess of rents of the building over interest charges was to be annually added to the fund. The seven years allowed for the purchase of the property expired on the first of the Seventh Month, 1839. On the first of the Third Month of that year the sinking fund amounted to only $16,608.16, leaving a deficiency of about $6500. In the Sixth Month of the same year the Managers appointed three trustees to take the title to the property, and directed them to pay the whole amount of the sinking fund to Thomas P. Cope, and to execute a mortgage for the differ- ence between it and the purchase money. The securities in the sinking fund, however, could not be realized upon at such short notice, and it was necessary to make the mortgage $10,000, which was paid off in instalments as funds became available, the final payment of $3000 having been made to- wards the close of 1843. For over sixty years the association occupied these prem- ises. They were sold in the Twelfth Month, 1893, for about $2000 more than the original cost, and vacated the following Third Month, when the present rooms in Walnut Place were occupied. I well remember visiting the Bible rooms about the year 1840. There was absolutely no change in their arrangement and furniture at the time they were vacated in 1894 from what they appeared fifty-four years before. It was the one place in my memory which changed not, and a visitor in later years would know no difference. It fell to my lot to take part in the arrangements for moving into the new quarters. Some strange things developed. I will mention one of them. In the committee room stood an old desk. It had a drawer in it which was locked. No one knew where the key was. It was broken open, and dust lay thick and heavy on the contents, calling to mind the accumulation on the chest which contained 12 the crown jewels of Scotland when they were found after their whereabouts had been unknown for a great many years. When the dust was cleared away the contents proved to be a mass of papers belonging to the Haverford School Association. The drawer had evidently been used by the secretary of that organization, and probabiy had not been opened for almost half a century. Among the papers was found the original plan by which the lawn at Haverford College had been planted with trees. In 1896, a charter was obtained for the association under which its business has been more conveniently carried on. The charter is a liberal one and general in its character, au- thority being given to arrange details in the By-Laws. The officers now consist of a President, Secretary, Treasurer, and six Managers elected in even years and seven in odd years. These officers constitute a board for the management of the association’s affairs, which is continuous in its character. LIBRARY. The project of forming a Biblical Library was first sug- gested in the Second Month, 1831, and a commencement was made by arranging for exchanges of the associations’s pub- lications for other Bibles. The annual report of that year contains the following statement: “Amidst the numerous editions of the Bible that are extant it is impossible but that variations in small or unim- portant words should not have crept in. To ascertain the weight of authority in favor of any one reading it is necessary to the Biblical critic that he possess copies of these various editions. With this view the Managers have commenced forming a library in which they wish to collect all the editions of the English Bible that have hitherto appeared and such as we may be able to obtain in foreign languages.” In a report a few years later it is intimated that it was desirable to include in the library not only copies of the Bible in various languages, but ancient and modern works illustrat- ing Biblical literature. The British and Foreign Bible Society, in 1834, preserted 13 the association with copies of all the editions of its publica- tions, comprising forty-five volumes in forty different lan- guages. About the same time Dr. Samuel George Morton presented a Latin Bible printed in Venice in 1478, one of the earliest specimens of printing in existence, which is beautifully executed and still in an excellent state of preservation. The library at present numbers two hundred and twelve volumes, including, in addition to what are mentioned above, a copy of the Koran; a very large, black-letter “tryacle” Bible printed in 1595, with most of its original binding; another black-letter copy printed in 1608, and other early English editions. The volumes in foreign languages are seventy- five in number, embracing editions in Hebrew, Greek, Ara- maic, Turkish, Syriac, Arabic, Ethiopic, Coptic, Malay, Lettish, Danish, Finnish, German, French, Welsh, and many others. The library was removed some years since from the depository to Friends’ Library Building, where it is arranged as a separate department, and accessible for reference by all. Recently nineteen specimen volumes of the principal editions of the revised version have been added. REVISED VERSION. Although not strictly within the scope of my design, this paper would not be complete without some reference to the revised version of the Scriptures. We have seen that so early as 1831, in the establishment of the Biblical Library, the association had recognized the fact that variations existed in the different editions of the Bible, and that steps should be taken to ascertain the weight of authority of different readings. This had been anticipated and in a larger degree, three-quar- ters of a century before, by Dr. John Fothergill and other prominent English Friends of that day, and had taken shape in the form of another translation made by Alexander Purver, which was published in London in 1764, in two large volumes, under the auspices of those Friends. But even so late as 1831 the opportunity for revising King James’s version was but a limited one. Comparatively little 14 examination had been given to the Alexandrian manuscript preserved in England and the Vatican manuscript at Rome; and the Sinaitic manuscript still slept its sleep of centuries in the Convent of St. Katharine’s. Tischendorf’s great dis- covery of the latter, the bringing to light of other ancient manuscripts all far earlier than any the translators of 1611 had access to, and the increased attention to critical study of the Bible in the original tongues made the revised version a possibility. I do not embrace in this thought what is known as the “Higher Criticism.” It is a misnomer in my judgment, be- cause it does not seek truth, but strives to pull truth down. Archeological discoveries have disproved much which the so-called higher criticism has claimed for itself, and is likely to disprove more in the future. The disclosures resultirg from the find of the Tel-el-Amarna tablets have been mar- vellous. “While criticism, so-called, has been busy in demolishing the records of the Pentateuch, archeology, by the spade of the excavator and the patient skill of the decipherer, has been equally busy in restoring their credit. And the monuments of the past are a more solid argument than the guesses and prepossessions of the modern theorist. The clay tablet and inscribed stone are better witnesses to the truth than literary tact or critical scepticism. That Moses and his contempora- ries could neither read nor write may have been proved to demonstration by the critic; yet, nevertheless, we now know, thanks to archeological discovery, that it would have been a miracle if the critic was right.” (‘Patriarchal Palestine,” pp. 15, 16.) Further, it will be remembered that it is but lately that the higher criticism pointed in triumph to the fact that no mention had been found of the Israelites on the monuments of Egypt, and this was flaunted in the faces of Christians as a proof that the Bible account of Israel in that land was only a myth. When lo! but a few months ago the great stela of King Merenptah spoke from its sleep of ages the ringing words, “The people of Israel is spoiled, it hath no seed,” and in hearing it we cannot but recall what is stated in the last verse 15 of the first chapter of Exodus, “And Pharaoh charged all his people saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river.” Professor Sayce, writing upon the subject, says, “So far as we can see at present there appears to be a direct allusion, in the words of the Egyptian poet, to the events which took place just before the exodus.” It may be added that since the discovery above mentioned a second reference has been found to the Israelites in another of Merenptah’s inscriptions. To return. But the translation into the vernacular, whilst of great importance, is secondary to the settlement of the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek text. We must know first, if possible, what the authors of the several books of the Bible actually wrote before we can hope to secure a transla- tion which will fully convey to our minds correct impressions as to their meaning. A large part of the work of the revisers of the new version was devoted to settling the text in the original tongues. The early manuscripts above referred to, and other authorities not available in 1611, were invaluable in this connection. With a purer original and a more correct translation we now have before us results for which all students of the Bible ought to feel thankful. Professor Drummond says, “There are things in the Old Testament cast in the teeth of the apologist by sceptics, to which he has simply no answer. These are the things, the miserable things, the masses have laid hold of. They are the stock in trade of the free-thought platform and the secularist pamphleteer. A new exegesis, a reconsideration of the his- toric setting, and a clearer view of the moral purposes of God would change them from barriers to bulwarks of faith.” Canon Farrar tells us, ‘““The last revision of the Bible has once more reminded us that many passages and hundreds of expressions which have been implicitly accepted by genera- tions and quoted as the very word of God were, in fact, the erroneous translations of imperfect readings. If the vast majority of Christians have always had to be content with a Bible which is in so many instances inaccurately copied or 16 wrongly translated, it is not astonishing that they should also have had to put up with a Bible which in many instances has been wrongly explained. Now if, indeed, every word of Scrip- ture had been written “by the pen of the Triune God,’ we might have thought that these errors involved an irreparable loss. But the loss is in no sense irreparable. It affects no single essential truth. ‘If, after using diligence to find truth, we fall into error when the Scriptures are not plain, there is no danger in it. They that err and they that do not err shall both be saved.’ ”’ He continues, “How, then, is it possible better to maintain the authority of the Holy Scriptures than by pointing out and by forsaking the errors whereby men have so often wrested them alike to their own destruction and to the ruin and misery of their fellowmen? How can we better prove their sacred- ness and majesty than by showing that, in spite of such long centuries of grevious misinterpretation, they still remain, when rightly used, a light unto our feet and a lamp unto our paths? How can we render them a loftier service than by endeavoring to set them free from false dogmas, which have corrupted their whole interpretation with dishonest casuistry and have thereby shaken to its centre the religious faith of thousands alike of the most ignorant and of the most cultivated of mankind? And think not that I am pointing to some mere conventional moral when I add that there is one way in which the very humblest of us may prove how inviolable is the truth, how infinite the preciousness of the lessons which we can learn from Scripture. It is by living in simple and faith- ful obedience to its highest teaching. On that point, at least, the greatest and holiest interpreters have ever been at one.” And a recent writer in the Contemporary Review justly says of the revised version, “It has been severely—might not one say bitterly’—attacked, but usually for the very features which are mostly to its credit. Its cardinal fault is, that it has made too few changes, not too many.” The translators of King James’ version were all of them either clericals or sympathizers with the clerical mode of thought. They were also limited by the patent of their authority as translators not only to adhere to the words of the 17 Bishop’s Bible as much as they could, or, as expressed, “as the truth of the original would permit,” but they were required to retain “the old ecclesiastical words” and not to give the equivalents of the Hebrew or Greek text in language ordi- narily used by the people. For instance, “the word Church not to be translated Congregation.” We can easily see how, under these circumstances, the King James’ version would be essentially a clerical translation and have a bias in favor of the mode of thought maintained in the Church of England. The revised version has largely strengthened the attitude of Friends on various points of doctrine. Indications are not wanting that newly-discovered information will still further strengthen our position. No one who has carefully compared the accounts given by Matthew, Mark, and Luke of what is known as the Last Supper can fail to be struck with the state- ments in the third gospel being materially different from those in the others. Whilst in the first two the breaking of bread was the first act and the handing of the cup was the last, we find that Luke mentions first the handing of the cup and after this the bread was given with the declaration, “This is my body,” and then follow these words, “which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise the cup after supper saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood which is shed for you.’ According to this state- ment the cup was handed twice, once before and once after the bread. In Matthew and Mark the cup was said to have been only once handed, and the command “this do in remem- brance of me” does not appear at all. Now let us turn to our revised version and look at the marginal note on the passage I have quoted, to wit: “which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me,” etc. The note tells us that some ancient authorities omit it. In 1882, soon after the publication of the revised New Testament, Westcott and Hort, two eminent biblical scholars, the former one of the company who prepared the revised version, issued an edition of the New Testament in Greek. It was accompanied with a volume containing an introduc- tion and appendix by the editors which embraced copious notes on select readings. Those notes contain an elaborate 18 statement on the genuineness of the passage referred to. The arguments on both sides of the question are candidly given, and it is a little remarkable that those in favor of its genuine- ness are based upon the assumption that the so-called sacra- ment of the Lord’s Supper is a divine institution. The con- clusion of these eminent men is that there is “no moral doubt that the words in question were absent from the original text of Luke.” Almost every argument in favor of what is known as the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is based upon this interpolated passage. If it falls, there is but little for the advocates of the rite to stand upon. We have the testimony of these eminent scholars that the words in question are not Scripture, and thus the contention of our religious society in relation to this rite is greatly strengthened. The removal of the headings of pages and chapters and placing the numbers of the chapters and verses in the margin only in the revised version (all of which are no part of the Bible), as well as the improvement in translation, affords the opportunity of reading the Scriptures more intelligently and understandingly than ever before. The revised New Testament was issued in 1881 and the Old Testament followed it four years later, but, although the subject had been previously mentioned, it was not until 1893 that our association took steps to distribute this version. We now recommend it and seek as far as we can to bring it to the favorable notice of all by keeping the volumes on sale at the depository and including a list of them as on hand with our own publications. In relation to the aggregate work of the association during the seventy-nine years of its existence, it may be stated that the distribution of Bibles and parts of the Bible has been very great. For the twenty-two years ending with 1891 more than one hundred thousand volumes were issued, being an average of about five thousand annually. There is reason to believe that this average was less throughout the previous years, though the reports are not made in such form as to arrive at the actual figures. It is probable that the total distribu- 19 tion by the society since its foundation may have reached two hundred and fifty thousand volumes. In conclusion, the thought presents itself at times, What is to be the future work of the association? That there will always be a wide field for the distribution of the Scriptures there can be no doubt. But it seems to me that the associa- tion has special work besides. I speak only for myself; but my impression is strong that the effort should be made, the vigorous effort, to spread abroad widely the view that the revised version of the Scriptures is greatly superior to the translation of 1611. Also to empha- size among our members the view that the soundness of the principles of our religious society are much more largely sup- ported by it than by the other. We can thus do much to bring about its ultimate substitution for the translation of 1611. And we will be carrying out the original design of the founders of this association as enunciated in the declaration of the object in 1829, which was not only the distribution of the Scriptures and encouraging their frequent and serious perusal, but also “promoting a more accurate knowledge of their invaluable contents.” 20 THE Eichtieth Annual Report OF The Bible Association OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA Read at the Annual Meeting, held Third of Eleventh Month, 1909 Depository, No. 207 Walnut Place Philadelphia 1909 FORM FOR DEVISE OR BEQUEST. I give, devise and bequeath to THe BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN America, the following described property, viz: [Here insert the description or state the sum of money, as the case may be.] GENERAL AGENT EDWIN P. SELLEW 207 Walnut Place, Room 8 Philadelphia SUB-AGENTS Ce TUES EOE ASCP 8 ee a 2 lee ec Media, Penna. ODED ect hs ae ca a'p cha ate nae Ss Morrisville, Penna. eeeeseer ss 00) DG... 22s ee 2. le! Downingtown, Penna. eae MO SHARPLESS. ..........25...-8.- London Grove, Penna. iL A ee Chester, Penna. eee ee. OOOPER...5 0... 0. cues. Wallingford, Penna., R. F. D. SS a Parkesburg, Penna. Nes et Ee ie se Se ot Pennsdale, Penna. EE oe oe be ae epi sae ras view se 3 Salem, New Jersey I RRMA ad ig! o at Sol ike woth ante Rahway, New Jersey ELLEN LEEDS BARTLETT................4 Atlantic City, New Jersey TEI RAE TSGTEIS LAIN. 5 =o cds ns aoa hE pw sw cole cc ema Colora, Maryland IN hiss Coe Ck hat ee ah R. F. D. No. 2, Columbiana, Ohio SSPE CDE Oe ne wo ele was ce meee Winona, Columbiana Co., Ohio The Sub-Agents are authorized to draw upon the General Agent for copies of the Scriptures. He will furnish all information in connection with their distribution, OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. PRESIDENT GEORGE VAUX SECRETARY WILLIAM T. ELKINTON TREASURER WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. 119 S. Fourth Street MANAGERS JOHN W. BIDDLE ELEANOR R. ELKINTON MARY R. WILLIAMS Term Expires LUCY B. CHILD Eleventh Month, 1910. WM. E. RHOADS ALFRED G. STEER JOSEPH ELKINTON ELLWOOD COOPER ELEANOR COPE EMLEN WILLIAM BIDDLE, Jr. MARY B. TEST IRA S. FRAME BENJAMIN S, DreCOU Term Expires Eleventh Month, 1911. OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BoarD oF MANAGERS SECRETARY Seen Oy. PLHOADS: 2p ees Die ioe 12 N. Third Street COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE eer Ee PIPE ie te eck: 119 S. Fourth Street ree 2 WIN PON... ie sei Oe 2 Fe 1218S. Third Street eI RnEy Bort) Aes ate Set yt le ee 303 S. Eighth Street RR yt ce eae a es eal 1715 Arch Street nee a EE EIODA DES. 2 cic wc ea bac das dacion 12 N. Third Street COMMITTEE ON PRINTING Re SP NDUI EE. 0 SS als hin em ens bee 'e 92 119 S. Fourth Street IE Set SIS PGIN os oe disc Welosiinn wha wets ean wlaiatsl as Germantown ee, BOO oa neta be wie ble ewe 5s 1114 Chestnut Street COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION AND AGENTS OTE Favs. am, Xn as Seen bowik Wimaiehs ota = wise 1619 Race Street TI oe ada a he eed mer ens 4722 Kingsessing Avenue I BO Rs Se ee Moylan, Pa. ene a A Dek AEROS te te a alec we wale ho a Moorestown, N. J, Ee IB LMI os co's cea BN AR oo pine. WA Wess Ses ae oe Germantown I OI et 2 Ng) ote ee oe ack, Kee e oye O4 303 S. Eighth Street IE TR SOE rears, ad eres te Te phsle alu wa dee bates Lansdowne, Pa, MINCED 25 TUL TON. 15 a ca a ete cin co's 3605 Powelton Avenue ; ' SUMMARY ACCOUNT Of Wixiu1AM Bripp.Le, Jr., Treasurer Bible Association of Friends in America, for the year from Tenth Month Ist, 1908, to Ninth Month 30th, 1909. RECEIPTS To Cash Balance, Tenth Month Ist, 1908..................... $785.81 ‘¢ Subscriptions and Donations... .........7))....ds/eae eee 239.71 * Sales of Books... :.. « s:. a)es0 ss 45s nes 2 we pe 112.15 “ Rent of Offices—The Friend . 0.0. ...<4) «12 eee 160.00 “ Livesey Trust Income... . .\. 0.0.06. din os 0 263.66 “ Jesse Harvey Bequest (part)......... +. >> see 400.00 “« Interest on Deposits—Provident Life & Trust Co............ 18.34 . ui “ Loan to Wm. Forrest. Estate... .. ..<.aeee oe 900.00 e “ ‘¢’ Phila. & Reading Ry. Co. Bonds)... jog 240.00 - ? ‘“ Market St. Elevated Pass. Ry. Bonds............ 160.00 - ry “ St. Louis Merchants Bridge Term. Bonds........ 150.00 ‘x f “ Pittsburg, C.,C. & St. Louis Ry. Bonds .......... 80.00 " ~ * Erie Ry. Co. Bonds... .. ...... “4. kee 80.00 . 7 ““ Lehigh Coal & Navig. Co. Bonds................ 80.00 ef = ‘* Mortgage Trust Co. of Pa. Bonds................ 60.00 is sa ““ American Pipe Manuf. Co. Bonds............... 50.00 e 7 ““ Mortgage—1027 Norris Street.................. 42.50 ““ Principal—Mortgage, 1027 Norris St., Paid Off.............. 1,700.00 ““ Principal, Part of Lehigh C. & Navig. Certificate sold to J. Taveney Trust... 6 002.0. oe. 50.00 $5,572.17 PAYMENTS By Books Purchased: .. 2.00.22... 20. s0snsn esa eee $953.89 “*: Binding Books 3.04 5. se. a 107.80 ‘¢ Agents’ Salary and Incidentals.................640eeee00: 629.50 "S) Moe Tat ig hx ee sk wt bee es pe 360.00 * Janitor Services, Cc... 2... ee we ees We 103.10 “Rent of Bale Bod i... sc. 0 os oF a de 10.00 ‘‘ Annual Reports and Historical Sketch.................... 50.00 “ Postals and Printing—Notices of Meetings................. 3.50 ‘Mercantile Iacense and Tax............... 4, 2.70 ‘4 Wrapping Pane . o6. osc ls. os 6 ha le 9.00 “ Principal Invested. 2.3... ea cs 2 1,950.00 $4,179.49 By Cash Balance on Hand Ninth Month 30th, 1909............ 1,392.68 Examined and found correct. $5,572.17 WM. E. RHOADS, Tenth Month 22nd, 1909. For Auditing Committee. REPORT To the Bible Association of Friends in America: On the eleventh of Ninth Month, 1829, just eighty years ago, this Association was formed, for the purpose of “the printing and distributing of the Holy Scriptures.” This work has been faithfully carried on until the present time and still continues. Many thousands of Bibles and portions of the Scriptures have been distributed among Friends and others, in this and other lands, and we believe have been a great comfort and bless- ing to many. This year we have sent out 6369 volumes to 26 of our States and Territories, including Alaska, to the Bahamas, Cuba, Panama, England and Palestine. While this is 1401 less than those distributed last year, it is an increase of 888 over those of the previous year. The gifts of Bibles, whether to Sabbath Schools or homes, camps or jails,—among the colored race, Indians, Syrians or our own people, seem to have been highly appreciated, as shown by the letters of acknowledgment from the recipients. A colored minister from Virginia writes: ‘‘When I think of the many dear friends of the colored race who have passed away to their rewards, and the good religious work they have left behind, my heart abounds in gratitude to them—Thos. P. Cope, David Heston, Charles Rhoads, Joseph Walton, Joseph Elkinton and a host of others that have given me for the work.” A letter from Michigan states that “It is surprising how many homes there are in our land without a copy of the Bible.” Another from Kentucky remarks on the good print of our Bibles and adds: ‘‘There are still many in this country who have not Bibles.” From Maine comes an expression of thankfulness for the 8 gift of Bibles “at a time of great need,’’ after the locality was “swept with fire.” The Italian-English Bibles have been much appreciated in the camps of West Virginia. In a note of grateful appreciation from Ramallah Mission School in Palestine, the corresponding secretary writes: ‘““The Bibles will be used in what we believe to be a very good cause, for they will help the children of the land of the Bible to under- stand something of the real message of the Book that has its geographical setting in the land in which they live.” Further statistics of distribution are given elsewhere. On behalf of the Board of Managers WILLIAM E. RHOADS, Secretary. PHILADELPHIA, Tenth Month 25th, 1909. | Revised DISTRIBUTION BY Test’s | Test’s LOCALITIES Bibles | Pika Stas Test’s ar Bibles and 1] salms | BOMAGCIDHIA. «5.6.2 oe ees | 509) 105} 620) MeL. String } 1260 POMUSVIVANIA: .. 2.6.2.5. <4). | 236] 33 108) ota Nae a ie | ane mew Jersey...........-..: 168] 22 Mie 1); 240 Sorsn Carolina...........- 526 ada) HOGS oo 1|| 1488 South Carolina............ | 153 Cie 24h eo 413 ME OP se he ae bb oh 26 15 FAs cs cE hs 61 ILS Ss. 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DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE, PHILADELPHIA. 1900. ih et eg we hy ety Seat Rien > © as . - Vee ti. meaty ye ~~ Se Sag. hy , Proud ‘. < : “ Seay, ate te ct Salil ¢..' ;@<4 > hy, hae rs, oA ae or i THE Seventy-Second Annual Report . OF ‘THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION OF FRIENDS IN AMERICA Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the Sixth of Eleventh Month, tgor. DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE, PHILADELPHIA I9OI. - . Pees Least ee ae So ithe eet eens ~ nn i 3 oS 1 GFatA 4 how See pA a eet , Pp “1 < Pets or ee % ; oS ; at, ¢ ai a : z ; 5 So) or ; eee. = 8 > oa PAS ee erate. me ; y ae Sti oe ; V- Fo 2 + SA : o ‘ 2 ae 4 i ey 5 me ah F ‘ ‘ " * Ct toa y-Fourth Annual Report. ’ . : 1 + ‘a. © * } . A on Lae UP va > i Aine noe Fie os Aerie Paes bok. \ F Sng ee Js Semi it ‘, Sins pn ; , - Da a x 4 a ¥ Ps 2 = +e i . : 7 . 7s « y W Are Oe ae : ea Bhi WT Stee | Loa ; re , ie os ; 9 AY Karen e a he E a ¥ a % be ‘ a hae 6 te ee Sl eee Sn t aed Ae! 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