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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.
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OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
EPHRAIM SMITH, Secrerary.
HENRY HAINES, Treasurer.
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS.
CHARLES RHOADS,
JAMES WHITALL,
JOHN W. BIDDLE.
MANAGERS,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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4, ‘% ‘ "Treasurer.
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6
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.*
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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.
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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.
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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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Sixtp-ffth Annual Report
OF THE
BIBLE ASSOCIATION
OF
FRIENDS IN AMERICA.
Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the
Seventh of Eleventh month, 1894.
PHILADELPHIA:
PRINTED BY GEO. M. D. BELLOWS,
No. 36 Nortu FourtrH STREEtr.
1894.
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OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION,
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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| Farnum, Elizabeth H............. 2 00
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| Garrett, Elizabeth W.............. 2 00
| Garrett, Frances.........ssccscsesses 1 00
Garrett, Martha H.. -........... 1 00
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PEON, AGE. jctscsicsavrecncckne ces 1 00
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\ SeemtON. Vy LIME... sicntsncccsecpnces 1 00
Haines, Deborah B...............+ 1 00
Haines, Mary Fhincice:esses ssccseses 2 00
Harvey, Caroline E............. 1 00
Hinchman, Lydia G................ 2 00
Hinchman, Margaretta S....... . 2 00
Hornor, RebO00Rsscc.ccs.cscsescaves 2 00
Huston, Mary............++ i omvbe 1 00
Huston, Hannah.........ccs-ccseses 1 00
| Jenks, Hannah M..............000. 2 00
| Jenks, Beulah H.............005 os 1 00
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| Kaighn, Hannah E...........-+++. 1 00
| Levick, Elizabeth R............... 1 00
Lippincott, Susanna W............ 2 00
| Lowry, Rebecca B.............0000 2 00
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Lytle, Anna BR ..isscihicnsa sates $2, 00. | Scull; David.........:cs s4.ehheee $2 00
Masters, J. Wilsom..............s00 2.00:| Scull, Hannah W......ccessesctsate 2 00
McCollin, James G.........60.s000 1.00 | Shinn, James T........éc.sdsnbs-0s5 2 00
McCollin, Frances........000 sess 1.00 | Smith, Walter B.......ccssccssss sss 2 00
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Maria, Raobkel B.. .1:cscodanassoests 1 00; Tatum, Hannab...... .c0mse> 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.....
Randolph, Richard................. 2 00 | Wetherill, Mary S...............+0. 2 00
Rhoads, Margaret N...... ........ 1 00 | White, Rebecca............ssse000.. 2 00
Richardson, Hannah P............ 1 00 | Whitall, James. .........s00.sse0s: 2 00
Ritehio, Bardi.) 5.5002 si save dew 1 00 | Whitall, Mary C.......5.15..0.b.02. 2 00
Roberta, Laney Bois. sac ccvesecoaes 200 | Williams, Anna E:.i.4423 1 00
Russell, Elizabeth F. W.......... 2 00 Williams, Elizabeth............... 1 00
Scattergood, George J............. 2 00 | Williams, Phoebe J...............+ 1 00
Scattergood, Thomas............... 2 00 | Williams, Martha P............00 1 00
Scattergood, Caroline C........... 2.00 | Wing, Sophia B.....
Scattergood, Sarah S.............. 5 00
a
THE
Sixty-Sixth Annual Report
OF
THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION
OF
KHRIENDS IN AMERICA.
Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the
Sixth of Eleventh Month, 1895.
PHILADELPHIA:
PRINTED BY WILLIAM H. PILE’S SONS,
No. 422 WaLNur STREET.
1895.
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND
DE POs 141 OR ee
No. 207 WALNUT PLACE, Room 8,
PHILADELPHIA.
PRIOE-LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE
ASSOCIATION.
Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index and Concordance,
bound as follows:
Turkey morocco, gilt Ges... i..ic0..c2000escndi~ssseses seeuaee nena $4.00
. 2 sprinkled edges... .......:.0is2ss«scapeughin enna iaenes 3.00
Sheep or roan, Plain edges ..:...6:..scc0s>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... .....:
NEW TESTAMENTS.
Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt eddie. ....00001 isans-an senses epee reaeaaes 1.00
Long primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges................cssssssecssenesesecs 15
Nonpareil, 32 mo., Turkey MOroco........00:0.s-.0.n.c0s1s0<0s 0s sehen aan 30
Comparative New Testament, Philadelphia edition, cloth................0++5 1.00
American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth..............0sseeeeeees .60
FORM FOR DBVISE 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. ]
OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
EPHRAIM SMITH, Secretary.
HENRY HAINES, Treasurer.
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS.
CHARLES RHOADS, JAMES WHITALL,
JOHN W. BIDDLE.
MANAGERS.
THOMAS P. COPE, ELLWOOD COOPER,
ELTON B. GIFFORD, WILLIAM TT. ELKINTON,
WILLIAM HESTON, JOSEPH K. CALLEY,
JOSEPH ELKINTON, MARY H. GRISCOM,
RICHARD RANDOLPH, ESTHER A. HAINES,
GEORGE VAUX, ELIZABETH RUSSELL,
S. MASON McCOLLIN, M.D., | MARY W. TRIMBLE,
JOSEPH W. LIPPINCOTT.
STANDING COMMITTEES
OF THE
BOARD OF MANAGERS.
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD.
ELTON B. GIFFORD, 719 Market Street.
PRINTING COMMITTEE.
WILLIAM HESTON, Frankford,
ESTHER A. HAINES, 457 North Sixth 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 Seventh Street,
_JOSEPH K. CALLEY, 409 Chestnut Street,
ELLWOOD COOPER, 17 North Fifth Street,
MARY H. GRISCOM, 3715 Baring Street,
MARY W. TRIMBLE, St. Davids, Delaware Co., Pa.
fe ,
GENERAL AGENT
EDWIN FP. SELLEW,
207 WALNUT PLACE, ROOM 8,
PHILADELPHIA.
SUB-AGENTS.
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MARTHA G. SHEPPARD.......................-..-Media, Penna.
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ee 9, COOPER? i....0ccecesccecsccecscesceenses Box 352, Chester, Penna.
eee eet WOK BE RSTLAM. 00... cccssescdccdseces Kennet Square, Penna.
RTE PSEC EL 3 oo .sccccrvcndendensescoscveccse suse Parkesburg, Penna.
MEMORY CE PRION, 0.5 scp ccandn bess csesvecccsedensed Aquetong, Penna.
EI! SATO BOD. cccsvetsuccaviccncvccsspecvensese Pennsdale, Penna.
SAMUEL WOOLMAN...................++..++0+.+.+-.Marlton, New Jersey.
UES MNS do doc danceconcys i vanweacesce sens ie ene Salem, New Jersey.
NOS FUR ccna ais Ce ae-cadn
ER os BG WING oa deatdesesvs cescescssey ccoscccess Greenwich, New Jersey.
SAMUEL A. BACON.......... ac Piak ach tbevtiranaseeey Haddonfield, New Jersey.
ree PEs AARON ECE. oo .iesnoncoases Fai ed sh cbin diet Mount Holly, New Jersey.
emmeen FER. AV FOR cess ccicensecsedvcedacsceseces Wilmington, Delaware.
EY MUON TT ETRE LOMIN Sodus cccsccccdcssniccdnnscscocces Colora, Maryland.
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.
Bae OR
OF THE
BOARD OF MANAGERS.
To the Bible Association of Friends in America :—
The work of the Association during the past year, ending
Ninth Month 30th, 1895, has been carried on in about the
same manner as it has for several years. . The Agent’s
annual report shows the distribution of books from the
Depository to have been as follows :—
SOLD.
To Individuals. : 60 volumes.
‘ Philadelphia Auxiliary . ABP
“ John Livezey Trust . re Pe oe Shas,
oa 1264 volumes.
DONATED.
To Individual Schools, &. . 2,801 volumes.
Through Agents . ; a Oe as
a 3,037 volumes.
Making the Total Distribution . 4,301 volumes.
Of these there were Bibles (7 Revised) 1,830 ©
Testaments and Psalms (10 Revised) 2,457
Revised Testaments ; : 14
4,301
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DISTRIBUTION BY LOCALITIES.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey... 1,156
North Carolina, South Carolina and Vi irginia ; 1,949
21 other States, Oklahoma, District of Columbia
_ Bermuda, and Liberia, Africa, 1,196
4,301
Reports have been received from 17 of those now under
appointment as agents of the Association, indicating more
activity on their part than during some previous years. Ac-
cording to their reports, they have distributed 131 Bibles,
108 Testaments and Psalms, and 13 Testaments—252 vol-
umes in all, of which only 14 volumes have been sold.
We sa had printed during the past year an edition of
525 Reference Bibles, and 3,100 duodecimo Testaments and
Psalms.
Owing to the decline in the price of paper, we have been
able to reduce the price of our Family Reference Bible to
one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50); we have also bound in
cloth some of our large Testaments and Psalms, thus en-
abling us to furnish a nice book at the low price of twenty-
five cents a copy.
We have purchased during the year of the Pennsylvania
Bible Society, 250 Brevier Bibles and 1,539 School Bibles ;
in all 1,789 volumes, at a cost of $677.97. The distribution
of the Revised Version has diminished rather than increased,
only 31 volumes having been disposed of.
We herewith submit the report of the Philadelphia Aux-
iliary Bible Association of Friends, from which it appears
that they have distributed during the year 1,263 volumes,
only 43 of which were our own publications.
While thus engaged in carrying out the object of the As-
sociation under conditions somewhat different from those
prevailing when it began its work, almost two generations
back, we are desirous of embracing such opportunities as
present for extending the sphere of our usefulness, so far as
the means at our disposal will permit.
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The subject of incorporating the Association having claimed
the attention of the Board for some months past, the neces-
sary steps for such a change have been carefully and delib-
erately considered, with the final conclusion, at a meeting of
the Board held Tenth Month 28th, to refer the whole
matter to the approaching aunual meeting of the Associa-
tion, with the recommendation that the accompanying char-
ter be adopted. .
On behalf of the Board of Managers,
Exton B. Girrorp,
Secretary.
PHILADELPHIA, Tenth Month 28th, 1895.
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SUMMARY OF THE TREASURER’S ACCOUNT FROM TENTH MonNTH
1st, 1894, Tro TentH Monn 1st, 1895.
RECEIPTS.
Cash balance Tenth Month Ist, 1894 . $1,320.80
Interest on Lehigh Coal and Navigation Loan 23.84
« «Philadelphia City Loan . . . 120.
e ** Deposit in Bank ‘ 34.40
$6 ** Bonds and Mortgages . 1,525.
af ** Reading R. R. Bonds 270.
ae * Mortgage Trust Co. Bonds 75.
* = St. has Bridge Terminal R. R. Honde 75.
From Subscriptions. sty ae oa
“Sale of Books. ; . 452.75
*« Rents , . 200
*¢ Philadelphia City Rtn ae off 3,000
PAYMENTS.
Paper and Printing. ; . $ 584.63
Binding ; ; ; 587.04
Books Bought . . 04.97
Salary of Agent and fitosial hencnses . 665.55
Office Rent . : 450.
St. Louis Bridge Terminal R. R. Boats bonght. 3,142.90
Janitor ' 99.12
Cash Balance Tenth Month ‘Ist 1895
993.58
$7 ,22
The undersigned have examined the above account, and
compared the payments with the vouchers;
we find the ac-
count correct, and certify that the balance in hand Tenth
Month 1st, 1895, was nine hundred and ninety-three dollars
and fifty-eight cents ($993.58.)
WiiiraM T. ELKINTON,
ELwoop Cooper,
PHILADELPHIA, Tenth Month 15th, 1895.
\ Committee.
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DISTRIBUTION BY THE PHILADELPHIA AUXIL-
IARY BIBLE ASSOCIATION,
From Trento Montu Ist, 1894, tro TentH Monta 1st, 1895.
Large Reference Bibles - . , te dd
Minion Reference Bibles ; ; ; Pay
School Bibles : ; : : ; . 1380
Duodecimo Testaments and Psalms ‘ Too
Pocket Testaments ; : ; : O10
“<- Peaims : | 7 5 ; “amen
«Proverbs, . : : : ,
< “St. Matthew \<. ; : : . | 005
“Bt. Lake: a: ; ; , ; . 884
<8: John «= ; ; ; ‘ . 8389
1,263
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MEMBERSHIP.
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 §.
Allen, Martha D. ! Jordan, Jane
Allen, Rebecca J. | Lowry, Edward S.
Abbott, Ruth S. |
Biddle, John W.
Moon, Samuel C.
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 S.
Heston, William Wilkins, Lydia A.
House, Susanna Webster, George S.
THE
Sixty-Seventh Annual Report
THE BIBLE ASSOCIATION
FRIENDS IN AMERICA.
Read at the Annual Meeting, held on the evening of the
Fourth of Eleventh Month, 1806.
1896.
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND
De tos. 1 Boe
No. 207 WALNUT PLACE, Room 8,
PHILADELPHIA.
PRIGE-LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FURNISHED BY THE
ASSOCIATION,
Reference Bibles, octavo, with Family Record, Index, and Concordance, bound
as follows:
Turkey morocco, gilt Cd ges, ...<.sccssdcsen0e saesenssa sathst ene nnennnn $4.00
" - sprinkled ‘€dresS. ...ssiaes cosssenns secnetaeen pee enidente 3.00
Sheep or/roan, plain edges. 4... ....005-2.2t000 suodoeuenprusieeeeee eens 1.50
Medium Bibles. Bound in sheep or roan, plain edges,,........csseee sesceseee 1.00
Brevier Bibles, | “Bound tn TOaM si.02..c0 isecsicasensees anccassen suse .50
school Bibles.. Bound: in TOAD. 6c.0x ccs «dp inses'suss0e ehe sence ene eee .40
Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sheep or roan..........000++ .40
ef e Cloth... . .sssansccymaememeeNes xem 25
REVISED VERSION.
OXFORD PARALLEL BIBLE.
King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns, in
one volume, bound in cloth, red’ edges.s...ssesise.s+0ssnus~ssil eeeeeeeneaN ans $3.50
BIBLES.
Minion demy octavo, bound in Cloth......caseccicsce.ssceesesennekseueeeNieey = 1.00
‘sf " x ‘*. Venetian morocco, :i+..ss00s (ache eee 2.00
NEW TESTAMENTS.
Picd, royal octavo, Persian, gilt CdZES...:ccanseo. cesses soy ocs0u0 concunne enEEEOES 1.00
Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges... .0s.0c..s'..+00sssasnesaemeaekeneeth yas
Nonpareil, 32mo, Turkey morocco., «cscs sss oii esapes'snsa0a0ns sseneh caeeieeeeeeanes 35
Comparative New Testament, Philadelphia edition, cloth. .... ...ssssesseeees 1.00
American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth............ce:eeeeeeceeess .60
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. ]
:
GENERAL AGENT
EDWIN P. SELLEW,
207 WALNUT PLACE, ROOM 8,
PHILADELPHIA.
SUB-AGENTS.
ieee HOPKINS JONES.............. Germantown, Philadelphia.
BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT............ Pittsburg, Penna.
eeeeeete ED RHOADS. 20.2000. ccvcccsesce Media, Penna.
Pee Oe, SHEPPARD... ccccacec cecnse Media, Penna.
See.” NOON. on. sccnsecvacesaccoscces Morrisville, Penna.
ney B, SHOEMAKER......00 cessecese Pottstown, Penna.
Semeteemee J. SCOTT oii... s.-csene ee ece Ward, Penna.
peer, ©. PASSMORE.......<..-.cssee. Concordville, Penna.
ERE NAGS y ca enes senses secseetaisesnencss Wagontown, Penna.
Reese tet DD. EDGE......4...ccsses0ce0- Downingtown, Penna.
SIT? WW II cop cvcadassnccodescecasene West Chester, Penna.
Pe Pn ALY FUIRY sensive ccvcccccsecesss West Chester, Penna.
DOOR. vc cacascscncess cescccess West Grove, Penna.
HANNAH M. SHARPLESG............... London Grove, Penna.
eee Bh. MOORE. ......cccsscccssanses Christiana, Penna.
ty 19. 0D Chester, Penna.
en ar COE FR, 5. scene snccesese ss: Box 352, Chester, Penna.
MARY H. WICKERSHAM............0¢ Kennett Square, Penna.
Seeman tee IAL TEA. .... 2.000 conccseve boone Parkesburg, Penna.
ES EAL SON... cccrcrnccesocnser ses Aquetong, Penna.
eee WY, PARKER, va. cocccosccsvetccses Pennsdale, Penna.
eee) rie WOOLMAN. ,5.....0005..0c000000. Marlton, New Jersey.
NET WES TIL c soe cnicdcccen cseseccences Salem, New Jersey.
RUE RE SUITE V Eve cayns scesedcncnsscctccsses Medford, New Jersey.
OSS 20) ee Rahway, New Jersey.
Te rR. SACO .corncnes voosee scccccce: Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Gemeeeee es. DARNELL, 0.0055 .cceecacciesess Mount Holly, New Jersey.
teen Fl. SAVERY, .csccccccessssccsee Wilmington, Delaware.
BT ALLEL RST ON ccsnscsentesecee cence Colora, Maryland.
ei hie a catctecee East Fairfield, Columbiana Co., Ohio.
EDMUND S. FOWLER...................... Bartlett, Washington 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.
KPHRAIM SMITH.
Secretary.
ELTON B. GIFFORD.
Treasurer.
HENRY HAINES,
514 Walnut St.
Managers.
JOSEPH ELKINTON,
S. MASON McCOLLIN,
ELLWOOD COOPER,
WILLIAM T. ELKINTON,
JOSEPH K. CALLEY,
MARY H. GRISCOM,
ESTHER A. HESTON,
Term expires,
Eleventh Month, 1897.
CHARLES RHOADS, |
JOHN W. BIDDLE,
THOMAS | P. COPE: Term expires,
HENRY HAINES, Eleventh Month, 1808.
WILLIAM HESTON,
GEORGE VAUX,
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Officers and Committees of the
Board of Managers.
Secretary.
emer es, GIF FORD .. 1, ..:...:..25scccccees 719 Market St.
Committee of Correspondence.
ete > 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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]
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. :
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‘“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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-
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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
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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-
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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.
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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
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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
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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.’ ”’
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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,
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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-
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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-
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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
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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...............
Minion Reference. Bound in roan) «......:.-.:.sdisesm ssn 75
Brevier Bibles. Bound: in. roas.....0.5..5..s..0)- iacnens cee pees 50
School Bibles. . Bound in rOan...c.05 2s ..sesacccucnss a Ghee eee ee .40
Testaments and Psalms. Duodecimo, bound in sande or roan.. .40
‘a a cloth tiseeet states .25
REVISED VERSION.
OXFORD PARALLEL BIBLE.
King James’ version, arranged with the revised in parallel columns,
in one volume, bound in cloth, red edges....:....su:ceeemeeneeeer eens $3.50
BIBLES.
Minion demy octavo, bound in cloth......../....:1:..d¢cssaneeeeenee oto 1.00
a a ee « Venetian. morocco). ...:eeseeeeeee ee 2.00
NEW TESTAMENTS.
Pica, royal octavo, Persian, gilt edges... ..:......2-.ccs:ks eee 1.00
Long Primer, crown octavo, cloth, red edges.........:....csssuacssvesawsare 15
Nonpareil, 32mo, ‘Turkey miorocco....:......0sis.ca0sussesauah 35
Comparative New Testament, Philadelphia edition, cloth.... ... ..... _ 1.00
American Revised New Testament and Psalms, cloth.................... .60
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 des-
cription or state the sum of money as the case may be. ]
a
GENERAL AGENT
EDWIN P. SELLEW
207 WALNUT PLACE, Room 8,
PHILADELPHIA.
SUB-AGENTS.
HELEN HOPKINS JONEGS............. Germantown, Philadelphia.
BENJAMIN H. LIGHTFOOT.......... Pittsburg, Penna.
PVIZABETH RHOADS.......2...0....::. Media, Penna.
Pea ete ts, OHLEPPARD............... Media, Penna.
Lo ad C8 0) a Morrisville, Penna.
COMLY B. SHOEMAKER ............:. Pottstown, Penna.
Ceeeeeete dd J SCOTT... . 5.2 .0-.00-05-- Ward, Penna.
DEBBIE C. PASSMORE.............055- Concordville, Penna.
Pee RAIN FOS... 2-5 in anenen sie eee Wagontown, Penna.
Pied D. EDGE.................. Downington, Penna.
Seem BO SAVERY:.....:...........- West Chester, Penna.
EU A OEE, . 5 ooo. cc cnecnescees West Grove, Penna.
HANNAH M. SHARPLESG............ London Grove, Penna.
eae B. MOORE......1:.,.2..00.2.5. Christiana, Penna.
eee DAD BILE, .... 2... 0c0csceeceveees Chester, Penna.
Pee S. COOPER........2..5....0000.. Box 352, Chester, Penna
MARY H. WICKERSHAM.............. Kennett Square, Pénna.
ers UMA SMITH....5....00..-.-:.-..... Parkesburg, Penna.
SARAH W. PAXSON .....................Aquetong, Penna.
eee WV PAREER |... .0.5.0.255.0.... Pennsdale, Penna.
SAMUEL WOOLMAN..........0:0:000064 Marlton, New Jersey.
PERE WIS TAR. ....,....ccciseccerccoeves Salem, New Jersey.
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SEB BACON 6.530, chains snes Haddonfield, New Jersey.
Rae 89. DAR NEL L...8 ccscccsosacnsss. Mount Holly, New Jersey.
WetiaaM EH. SAVERY..,..;.....:...... Wilmington, Delaware.
ANNE BALDERSTON...............00+2.: Colora, Maryland.
9 a a East Fairfield, Columbiana Co., O.
Pm) SB. FOWLER. ......ccccceseseee Bartlett, Washington Co., Ohio.
Ed PO) WY AG EGIR as veseessenceseauenssens 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,
ELTON B. GIFFORD.
Treasurer,
HENRY HAINES,
514 Walnut St.
Managers.
CHARLES, RHOADS,
JOHN W. BIDDLE,
THOMAS P.SCOPE: Term expires,
HENRY HAINES, Eleventh Month, 1898.
WILLIAM HESTON,
GEORGE VAUX,
JOSEPH ELKINTON,
S. MASON McCOLLIN,
ELLWOOD COOPER,
WILLIAM T. ELKINTON, } eect
JOSEPH K. CALLEY,
MARY H. GRISCOM,
ESTHER L. HESTON,
Term expires,
enth Month, 1899.
Officers and Committees of the
Board of Managers.
Secretary.
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Committeee of Correspondence.
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er PTE rn... ieee eee elec ee eee 119 S. 4th St.
SN) COCOPE TUR. o.oo wk ee sence ence cae 322 N. Fortieth St.
Committee on Finance.
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Pemeeeneas.. CSIR RORD),.. an sisesesevesss.ccee 719 Market St.
Committee on Printing.
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Seep ELS LON, «2. i ccccec-ceeecseneee: Frankford.
IE Ts, FLEES T OWN cc ccccsccesnssccasss Frankford.
Committee on Distribution and Agents.
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Pe et) “COOP EGR oi cide ick. ee cee eens 322 N. Fortieth St.
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SE, By, PRESTON, fciccnncssccerncsess Frankford.
Synopsis of ‘Treasurers’ Account,
YEAR ENDING TENTH MONTH 1, 1897.
RECEIPTS.
Interest on mortgages, bonds, etc. ../:.... .t i eeneeeee $1943. 33
Subscriptions 1. -v; 402.08 ois ooo a 124.00
Sales of DOOKS.....2.0.0. Jey sensds--t iss 22. soe 326.62
Rent. 0.0.0 ccei she snes ISP a ee 200.00
Part of Bequest under the will of Sarah Marshall...... 760.00
ace : = cf ES \S*-. Mary MiP onieeies7a0200
$4053.95
Balance ‘Tenth Month’, 1896...c:s¢eeeee 995.14
$5049.09
PAYMENTS.
Paper and printing... 0. 2... .c2.3+7.+-20 ose $ 41:00
Bina gy. iss oct oes Senn od eidodah ee on ewsen ot ee 390.00
BOORS oWerre 25 y.uecve sak nou gees eee wa ahs aaa 642.78
Agents salary and incidentals. .........:...:0:1 74 ..aeeeeee 665.16
Rent of Offices and Safe Deposit Box....:...2..2.seeepeiee 460.00
Janitor: 2h t2 2k, asta,
$4344.38
Balance on hand, Tenth Month 1, 1897..... 704.71
$5049.09
The Treasurer’s report was examined by a committee of the
Board of Managers and found correct.
“I
REPORT.
The aggregate distribution of Bibles and Testaments the
past year numbers 4,303 volumes, which is 120 volumes more
than the previous year. :
The details of this distribution are as follows .—
SOLD. —
EMTAWIATANS. 150.5022 6425254. 2->~->-.- 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.
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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...
Janitor, «35.250 cc Revstee tenes es oc «b= i ce 99.00
$2,383.15
Balance on hand Tenth Month 1, 1898, ......... 868.52
$3,251.67
The Treasurers’ report was examined by a committee of the
Board of Managers and found correct.
~
Report.
To the Bible Association of Friends in America the Board of Man-
agers reports :
The total of 3871 volumes distributed during the past year is
432 less than the number thus disposed of during the previous
twelve months.
Of these 1247 were sold, viz:
OE 68 volumes.
‘* Philadelphia Auxiliary,......... 50 _
a 1129 +
SEMIN Coit 29244 Gotu pci oes 2 1247 volumes.
2624 were donated, viz:
To individuals and schools,........ 2216 volumes.
Through agents or in their hands, 408 .
MRR MPR OI 22 Si Sesseceee ec 2624 volumes.
Total distributed; © 2...0.6..2...... 3871
Classified as follows :
Bibles—King James’ version, ..... 1481 volumes.
‘ Revised version, ........... 5
1486 volumes.
Testaments and Psalms, King James’ version, .... 1831 S
% sf revised version,........... I
RNR OIRO ee ucccwvercccccevac 25
King James* version, .............0..00+ 528
a ge a ene ee 3871
8
The localities embrace nineteen States, Indian Territory, Bar-
badoes and Liberia; the greater part, however, were disposed of
in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, .............0ss000. 1336 volumes.
In North and South Carohita, <..,./.......ne eee 1442 -
While the other fifteen States and foreign coun-
tries received, ,..Jiiviess thes oy ao
TOADS Shs satnece ss vevenntve ae BS7E hu
The Philadelphia and Burlington Auxiliaries have judiciously
disposed of 192 Bibles, 52 Testaments and Psalms and 972 Pocket
Gospels, Psalms, etc., during the past year.
Several of our agents have shown continued interest in the
work of the Association ; they report some 348 volumes passed
through their hands.
We recognize the fact that the field of operation and demand
for our publications is much more limited than it has been in time
past, and unless there is more active effort to find and supply
those who would appreciate the Scriptures of Truth we can only
conciude our mission in their distribution has been largely sup-
plemented or superseded by other kindred associations. We
have purchased from the Pennsylvania Bible Society more than
tooo school Bibles and 600 Pocket Testaments during the past
year, besides printing an edition of 3400 duodecimo Testaments
and Psalms. A few copies of a very desirable Teachers’ Bible
have been purchased from A. J. Holman.
It is with some regret that we note the falling off in circulation
_of the revised version, as this has many excellent features, com-
pared with the King James’; and from the standpoint of our re-
ligious Society, is much to be preferred. As in all previous ef-
forts to purify the text and secure the original meaning of the
Biblical writers, there has been a lapse of many years before it
was easy to remove the weight of traditional preference for what-
ever has become a part of the mind and heart by education and
religious experience ; so doubtless the same fate will await the
revision of 1881-1885. It has some defects, but represents—more
than any version preceding it in the English language—faithful-
ness to the earliest MSS., many of which were not available in
9
1611 ; and as Friends of Truth it would seem fitting for us to be
in an appreciative attitude, endeavoring as opportunity presents,
to bring it into favorable notice.
The Biblical Library at Friends’ Library, 140 N. Sixteenh
Street, Philadelphia, contains a rare collection of various editions
of the Bible from the fifteenth Century onward, and can be ex-
amined there by any one interested in such matters.
Donations of volumes germane to this collection will be ap-
preciated by the Association
On behalf of the Board of Managers.
ELTON B. GIFFORD,
Secretary.
PHILADELPHIA, Tenth Month 24th, 1898.
IO
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 B.
Morris, Israel
Morris, Samuel
Nicholson, Coleman L.
Nicholson, Samuel P.
Pennock, George
Pennock, Isabella L.
Rhoads, Charles
Rhoads, Elizabeth
Roberts, Charles
Sellers, Mary P.
Smith, Ephraim
Thomson, 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, Jr.
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
Jones, Gulielma M. S. P.
Lowry, Edward S.
McCollin, James G.
McCollin, S. Mason
- Moon, Samuel C.
Moore, Clara G.
Nicholson, Elizabeth V. H.
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
Seventieth 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, 1899.
DEPOSITORY, NO. 207 WALNUT PLACE,
PHILADELPHIA.
1899.
tN
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION AND
DHPOS: ET Oe
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... ... .) 4-9 Se. See OO
7 sprinkled edges . . . .-.). °\\ge sean eae
Sheep or roan, plain edges . . Re Stine yc gee
Teachers’ Bibles (Bagster). Long primer, octavo, divinity circuit,
red under gold... . . ; : «, (0),
Annual report of the Bible Association of Friends in America, 1892-1909
Bible Association of Friends in America (author)
1892 - 1909
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