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New York City Church Extension and Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church (incorp. 1866), 150 Fifth Ave. To promote Sunday-schools and missions in the city of New York. Maintains, wholly or in part, 24 churches. chapels or missions in this city. Support ed by voluntary contributions and church collections. Last year's receipts, $35,622; expenditures, $36,312. Bowles Col- gate, Pres., 55 John St .: Thomas Crocker, Treas., 141 Cen- tre St .; Rev. M. D'C. Crawford, D.D., Cor. Sec'y, 150 Fifth Ave.
New York City Indian Association, auxiliary to the WOMAN'S NATIONAL INDIAN ASSOCIATION (org. 1882). To awaken a Christian public sentiment which shall mover government to the civilization of Indians within our national limits, and to the granting them the same protection offw that other races enjoy among us, and to aid in educational and mission work for and among Indians; adopting the same means used by the parent society, viz., the circulation of literature adapted to the Association's object, circulation of memorials to Congress on behalf of Indians, and public
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meetings. Supported by annual dues and donations. Mrs. Edward Elliott, Pres., 607 Lexington Ave .; Mrs. Horace Green, Rec. Sec'y. Coleman House; Mrs. A. A. Evstaphieve, Cor. Sec'y, 19 East 46th St .; Mrs. D. I. Reynolds, Treas., 215 West 54th St.
New York City Mission and Tract Society, 106 Bible House (see Class IX., Div. 1).
New York Conference Woman's Home Missionary Society. Home Office, 150 Fifth Ave. Auxiliary to the WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE METHO- DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH; headquarters, Cincinnati, O. (org. 1880, incorp. 1884). To enlist and organize the ef- forts of Christian women in behalf of the needy and desti- tute women and children of all sections of our country, without distinction of race, and to co-operate with the other societies and agencies of the Church in educational and missionary work. Supported by members' subscrip- tions and voluntary contributions. Mrs. S. M. Baldwin, Pres .; Miss M. Van Marter, Cor, Sec'y for N. Y. Confer- ence, 96 Fifth Ave. Aids in maintaining the
IMMIGRANT GIRLS' HOME, 27 State St. (see Class IV., Div. 1), and the
ITALIAN GIRLS' INDUSTRIAL HOME, 517 East 117th St. (see Class IX., Div. 2).
New York Female Auxiliary Bible Society (org. 1816, incorp. 1877), Bible House. An auxiliary of the AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY. For the employment of Bi- ble-women and the distribution of the Bible. Supported by church collections, donations and interest of fund. Last year's receipts, $26,082; expenditures, $24,593 ; per- manent fund, $97,700. Mrs. Theo. Weston, 1st Directress; Mrs. Dr. Asbury Lowrey, Sec'y, 217 Second Ave. Main- tains
BIBLE READERS; who strive to improve the temporal and spiritual condition of the poor, teaching them to help themselves rather than look to others. Limited temporary relief given by them in emergent cases.
New York Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the
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DIV. 9.
Methodist Episcopal Church, 63 Park St. (see Class II., Div. 6).
New York Protestant Episcopal City Mission So- ciety (org. 1830, incorp. 1833), 38 Bleecker St. To pro- vide Churches in which the seats shall be free, and Mission houses for the poor and afflicted ; to procure suitable clergymen and other persons to act as missionaries; and also to provide all the public institutions of the city with reli- gious services and missionaries. This Society holds 27 church services every Sunday and has a corps of 11 clergy- men for duty in public institutions and 2 for mission churches, a lady for prison work amongst the women and girls, and 12 ladies, 5 laymen, and 9 women for work in St. Barnabas' and the Clergy House. Also has a post- graduate class in practical theology for a course of one or two years for graduates from the General Theological Seminary (see Class IX., Div. 1).
New York Sabbath Committee, Treasurer's address, 62 Cedar St. (see Class X., Div. 5).
New York State Colonization Society, 19 William St. (see Class III., Div. 4).
New York Sunday-School Association, 304 Fourth Ave. (see Class X., Div. 4).
Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge, 2 Bible House. Rev. H. Dyer, D.D., Sec'y; Waldron P. Brown, Treas.
Southern New York Baptist Association (incorp. 1871), Times Building, 41 Park Row (known as THE BAP- TIST CITY MISSION). Supports Sunday-schools, preach- ing and other missionary work. Maintains, wholly or in part, 20 missions, including German, Swedish, Chinese and Colored. Supported by voluntary contributions. Last year's receipts and expenditures, $20.000. Rev. W. C. Bit- ting, D.D., Pres .; /Rev. Richard Hartley, Sec'y; Joseph Brokaw, Treas.
Sunday-School Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church (org. 1840, incorp. 1852), 150 Fifth Ave. To ad- vance the interests and promote the cause of Sabbath- schools in connection with the Meth. Epis. Church in New
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York City, throughout the U. S. and elsewhere. Bishop Bowman, Pres .; Rev. J. L. Hurlbut, D.D., Cor. Sec'y; Daniel Denham, Treas.
The New Church Board of Publication (incorp. 1883), 20 Cooper Union. Issues works on the Swedenborgian doctrines, and publishes the "New Church Messenger." Supported by sales of publications and subscriptions. Last year's receipts, $12,524; expenditures, $11.078; permanent fund, $25,900. Richard A. Lewis. Pres .; Francis J. Wor- cester, Sec'y; Mordaunt Bodine, Treas .; H. W. Guernsey, Manager.
Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church (incorp. 1854), 150 Fifth Ave. To diffuse the blessings of education, civilization and Christianity throughout the U. S. and elsewhere by the publication and distribution of tracts, cheap publications and books. Co-operates with the New York City Extension and Miss. Society etc. (which see in this Division) in the work of the Battery Park Mis- sion, by furnishing tracts and such literature as may be needed. Rev. G. H. Goodsell, Agent of the Society; Rev. J. L. Hurlbut, D.D., Cor. Sec'y; Rev. Homer Eaton, D.D., Treas .; Rev. Chas. Samuelson, Supt. of the above Mission, 27 State St., to whom apply.
United Society of Christian Endeavor (incorp. 1885). Headquarters at 50 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass. A reli- gious society composed of local societies in churches of every evangelical denomination in every State, for training and guiding young Christians. Each local society is called " Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor," and works in and for, and contributes to, its own church. Rev. F. E. Clark, Pres .; J. W. Baer, Sec'y; William Shaw, Treas. The Society has no headquarters in New York, but has branches in many of the leading city churches (which see). The State officers are: Rev. H. E. Farrar, D.D., Pres., Albany; H. D. Jackson, Sec'y, Buffalo, N. Y .; Wm. Shaw, Treas., Boston, Mass. Address as above.
Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions, 22 Bible House (see DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MISSIONARY SO- CIETY etc. in this Division, page 278).
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union of New York City, 47 Bible House (see Class X., Div. 5).
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the State of New York, 30 West 23d St. (see Class X., Div. 5).
Woman's Executive Committee of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church (org. 1877), 53 Fifth Ave. Is auxiliary to the BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS OF THE PRES- BYTERIAN CHURCH etc. For home missionary work for the women of the United States. Supported by voluntary contributions. Last year's receipts, $387,942 ; expenditures, $337,485. Mrs. Darwin R. James, Pres .; Mrs. D. E. Finks, Sec'y ; Miss S. F. Lincoln, Treas.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Metho- dist Episcopal Church (incorp. 1884), 150 Fifth Ave. For the promotion of the mission work in foreign lands, and to teach Christianity to heathen women and children. Sup- ported by voluntary contributions and annual subscriptions. Last year's receipts and expenditures, about $220,330. Ap- ply to Mrs. H. B. Skidmore, Treas. for N. Y. City, 230 West 59th St.
Woman's Union Missionary Society of America for Heathen Lands (org. 1860, incorp. 1861), 67 Bible House. Labors for the conversion and education of heathen women in schools and hospitals of foreign lands ; trains native wo- men to labor for this object. Undenominational, and offi- cers unsalaried. Supported by voluntary contributions and legacies. Last year's receipts, $56,834; expenditures, $46.106. Mrs. Henry Johnson, Pres .; Miss S. D. Dore- mus, Cor. Sec'y ; Miss Elizabeth B. Stone, Ass't Treas.
Women's Board of Foreign Missions of the Presby- terian Church, New York (org. 1870, incorp. 1885), 53 Fifth Ave. Is auxiliary to the BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. For the promotion of the work of foreign missions and to teach Christianity to heathen women and children. Supported by voluntary contributions, legacies etc. Last year's receipts, $67,541 ; expenditures, $67,090. Mrs Henry N. Beers, Pres .; Miss Helen C. Kingsley, Rec. Sec'y, 42 West 50th St .; Mrs. C. P. Hartt, Treas.
CLASS XI.
MUTUAL AND PROVIDENT SOCIETIES.
Several of the Beneficial Societies are also embodied in Class III., Div. 4, and Class IV., Div. 1.
N.B. These Societies, as a general rule, give no aid except to their own members, unless so expressly stated. They are given to aid Visitors and others in assisting the struggling poor to avail them- selves of all possible helps to the promotion of habits of thrift ; but the visitor should be satisfied of the responsibility of any Society be- fore recommending it. They usually require small monthly fees, and give aid in sickness, burial, etc.
(The title of the officer to whom application for membership should be made is appended in each case where it could be learned )
The Charity Organization Society (see page 1) promotes the gen- eral welfare of the poor in the directions named in the following Divisions, by co-operation with the agencies named in them.
DIVISION 1 .- Beneficial Societies. (See also Churches and Congregations.)
American Legion of Honor (incorp. 1878), 268 West 34th St. Furnishes indemnity against sickness and death. Both sexes admitted between 18 and 49 years of age, by recommendation to subordinate Council. Death benefits, $500 to $5,000; sick benefits, $2 to $20 weekly. Subordi- nate lodges meet at various times and places. Supported by assessments and dues. 783 death claims paid last year. Receipts, $2,562,491; expenditures, $2,300,559; permanent fund, $500,000. E. S. Brown, Supreme Commander; Adam Warnock, S. Sec'y; William Sherer, Grand Com- mander; John E. Heartt, G. Sec'y. Apply from 9 to 5 P.M.
American Nurses' Association (org. 1890), 13 West 42d St. "For mutual protection, improvement in profes-
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sional work, the promotion of fellowship, the establishment and maintenance of an annuity fund, and the provision of friendly and pecuniary assistance in times of sickness and death." Supported by membership fees and assessments. Miss Z. E. Whittaker, Pres., Woman's Hospital; Miss S. E. Post, M.D., Sec'y, 13 West 42d St.
Artists' Aid Society of the City of New York, 51 West 10th St. (see Class III., Div. 4).
Artists' Fund Society of the City of New York (org. 1859, incorp. 1861). An organization of professional artists. For the relief of sick and disabled members and their fami- lies, and the Benevolent Fund is for the needs of artists not members of the Society. Geo. H. Story, Pres .; G. H. Yewell, Sec'y, 114 West 18th St .; Lockwood de Forest, Treas., 7 East 10th St., to whom apply.
Bank Clerks' Mutual Benefit Association (incorp. 1869). For the benefit of disabled members, and families of deceased members. 1,245 members. Supported by as- sessments and interest of fund. Chas. H. Fancher, Pres .; E. T. Cornell, Fin'l Sec'y, Bank of North America, 14 Pine St .; Richard Morgan, Treas., New York Produce Ex- change Bank.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (org. 1868, incorp. 1871), 115 East 14th St. A theatrical order, com- posed chiefly of members of the dramatic, variety and circus professions. Its object is to protect and aid its members and their families, and to accumulate a fund for that purpose. Subordinate lodges are under the control of the Grand Lodge. Supported by contributions from the subordinate lodges. Last year's receipts, $6,962; expendi- tures, $5,975. A. C. Moreland, Grand Sec'y, Grand Lodge, as above; John H. Girvin, Grand Treas.
Benevolent Order of Buffaloes (Herd No. 2) (org. 1881, incorp. 1888). A benefit association. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesdays in each month at 70 East Fourth St. Albert Laux, C. H .; Augustus Engelhardt, S., 936 First Ave .; T. H. Zoffinger, Treas., 220 First Ave.
Blind Mechanics' Benevolent and Protective Asso- ciation. A mutual benefit society for the class named in
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title. Meets the 2d Tuesday of each month at 333 West 25th St. at 8 P.M. Joseph J. Brookes, Pres., 529 West 40th St .; John Heeney, Sec'y; John Mason, Rec. Sec'y; Henry Simons, Treas.
Catholic Knights of America. A benefit association. Subordinate branches meet at their respective council rooms, Rev. J. S. Duffy, S. S. D .; Terence J. Larkins, S. Pres., 116 East 127th St .; Peter Collins, S. Sec'y; Thos. Farrell, S. Treas.
Confederate Veteran Camp. Headquarters, St. James Hotel. To perpetuate the memories of fellow-comrades; to minister to the wants of needy and worthy Confederate soldiers and sailors, their widows and orphans, and for so- cial benefits. Dr. J. H. Parker, Commander; W. W. Tay- leure, Officer of the Day.
District Grand Lodge No. 1 of the Order of Kesher- Shel-Barzel (org. 1860), 19 St. Mark's Place. A Hebrew benevolent organization. Moses Greenbaum, Pres .; Harris Rosenthal, Sec'y; Samuel Loewenstein, Treas.
Dry Goods Mutual Benefit Association, 115 Worth St. A benefit association. A. Judson Stone, Pres .; James F. Wardhaugh, Sec'y, 115 Worth St .; Benjamin F. Crom- well, Treas.
East Side Men's Club (org. 1891), East Side House, foot of East 76th St. For social amusement and mutual benefits and improvement. Has a library and reading- room. And also a Boys' CLUB connected with it, which meets Tuesday and Friday evenings (see also EAST SIDE HOUSE, Class X., Div. 5). Everett P. Wheeler, Pres : John Doèbele, Sec'y; Walter F. Brush, Treas .; Jacob Moore, Sergeant-at-Arms.
Empire Order of Mutual Aid, 300 Mulberry St. A benefit association. Amos O. Rich, G. Pres .; Washington Mullin, Grand Sec'y; John M. Steele, G. Treas.
Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund of the City of New York (incorp. 1798). For the benefit of sick and dis- abled firemen and their widows. Treasurer's address, 174 Canal St. Payments on the last days of January, April,
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July and October. Thomas F. Riley, Pres .; Jas. Y. Wat- kins, Sec'y; Louis J. Belloni, Jr., Treas.
Fishermen's Mutual Benefit Association. George H. Case, Pres. ; E. Longbotham, Sec'y, 2 Fulton Fish Market ; Hiram Burnet, Treas.
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York (org. 1785, incorp. 1792), 18 E. 16th St. Assists its sick and disabled members and cares for their destitute widows and orphans. Supported by rentals, city library donation, interest on investments, fees etc. 54 pensioners last year. Receipts, $46,387, of which $6,708 were from public funds ; expenditures, $43,407 ; invested funds, $28,275. Oliver Barratt, Pres .; Stephen M. Wright, Sec'y ; R. T. Davies, Treas. Maintains the following in the Mechanics' Hall, 18 E. 16th St .:
APPRENTICES' LIBRARY (1820) ; circulating library, free to all upon guarantee of a responsible person that books will be returned. 78,023 volumes. Open daily from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M.
DE MILT LIBRARY (1845), 8,874 volumes.
FREE EVENING CLASSES (1886), for female students, in phonography and stenography. 60 pupils last year.
FREE EVENING DRAWING-SCHOOLS (1858), for male stu- dents; attendance limited to 250 students.
FREE LECTURES (1833).
PUBLIC READING-ROOM (1856), with a special library of reference, containing over 6,000 volumes.
SLADE ARCHITECTURAL LIBRARY, containing books of reference on architecture and construction of buildings.
German Masonic Mutual Relief Association of the City of New York (org. 1878), 64 Ann St. For the relief of families of deceased members. Last year's receipts, $2,295; expenditures, $2,197. Gustav Lauter, Pres .; Wil- helm Thiese, Sec'y, 304 East 85th St .; George Killing, Treas.
German Mutual Assistance Society for Widows and Orphans, 25 Park Place. This Society is now in liquida- tion, and its funds are applied only for such widows and
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orphans of deceased members as are entitled to the benefits thereof. G. W. Faber, Pres .; E. Steiger, Sec'y.
German Odd-Fellows' Home Association of the State of New York (incorp. 1886), 87 Second Ave. A benefit and Home Association. Last year's receipts, $31,190; expendi- tures, $5,479. Hugo H. Hoenack, Pres .; Frank Mach- auer, Sec'y; Chas. Kiehl, Treas. Maintains the
GERMAN ODD-FELLOWS' HOME, Unionport, Van Nest Station, Westchester Co. For the aged and infirm mem- bers, their widows and families. 30 inmates last year C. Hogrefe, Supt. Address all communications to the Sec'y, 87 Second Ave. An ORPHANAGE is being built in connec- tion with the Home at Unionport, to be ready for occu- pancy early in 1892.
Greek Benevolent and Patriotic Society, The Athenia (org. 1891), 73 Pearl St. To aid Greek immi- grants who come to this country, and for mutual benefit. N. Coundouris, Pres .; N. Catechakis, Treas .; A. C. Evan- gelides, Sec'y, 73 Pearl St., to whom apply.
Hebrew Mutual Benefit Society (incorp. 1826). Mor- ris Goodhart, Pres .; B. Bildersee, Sec'y, 232 East 52d St.
Independent Order B'nai B'rith, or Sons of the Covenant, District Grand Lodge No. 1 (org. 1843, incorp. 1878), 953 Third Ave., cor. 57th St. A Hebrew benevolent organization which bestows benefit in case of sickness, re- lief in distress and endowment of $1,000 in case of death. The District is controlled by a General Committee. Sup- ported by annual dues and assessments. 27,000 members. Last year's receipts, $190,000; expenditures, $173,000 ; en- dowment reserve fund, $374,000. Isaac Rosnosky, Pres., 291 Broadway ; S. Hamburger, Sec'y, 57th St, and Third Ave .; Solomon Sulzberger, Treas., 25 John St. Maintains the following :
HOME FOR THE AGED AND INFIRM, at Yonkers ; for aged and infirm members, their wives or widows, who are unable to gain a livelihood ; contains 60 inmates. Moses S. Hyman, Pres .; S. Hamburger, Sec'y.
MAIMONIDES LIBRARY (1851), 908 Third Ave. (which see, Class X., Div. 2).
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Independent Order Free Sons of Israel (org. 1849), 27 Second Ave. A Hebrew benevolent organization which pays an endowment benefit of $1,000 at the death of its members. Has sick and relief benefits and provides burial plot at death. Isaac Hamburger, Grand Master ; Herman J. Goldsmith, G. Sec'y ; David Keller, G. Treas.
Independent Order of Odd-Fellows. A secret benevo- lent order. Numerous subordinate lodges meet at various times at their respective lodge-rooms. W. R. Spooner, Grand Master ; James Terwilliger, G. Sec'y, 853 Broadway ; Sidney L. Rowland, Treas.
Insurance Clerks' Mutual Benefit Association of the City of New York (incorp. 1872), Room 7, 156 Broadway. Geo. B. Rhoads, Pres .; Chas. F. Allen, Cor. Sec'y ; Brad- ford Darrach, Treas.
Italian-American Progressive Club (incorp. 1890), 246 Elizabeth St. For the mutual aid, instruction and improve- ment of its members and worthy and needy Italians gene- rally. Supported by members' fees. P. Acritello, Sec'y.
Italian Mutual Benefit Union and Fraternity (RI- MEMBRANZA DEI CADUITI DI SAATI) (incorp. 1887), Gari- baldi Hall, 64 South Washington Sq. A benefit associa- tion. Nicola Grilli, Pres ; Vincenzo Barbera, Fin'l Sec'y ; Giuseppe Triola, Treas .; E. Alfani, Rec. Sec'y.
Jewelers' and Tradesmen's Company (incorp. 48 Maiden Lane. A benefit association to provide for the families of deceased members. Indemnity at the lowest cost consistent with security. Thos. A. Young, Pres .; E. S. Johnston, Jr., Sec'y ; S. W. Saxton, Treas., 51 John St.
Knights of St. Patrick, 816 Broadway. Henry D. Purroy, Pres .; A. T. Docherty, Sec'y ; Lawrence O'Brien, Treas.
Leake and Watts Association of New York City (org. 1884, incorp. 1886). To unite in fraternal fellowship all males who have been inmates of the Leake and Watts Or- phan House ; also to found and maintain a beneficiary fund to care for members in good standing when sickness or death renders it necessary, and also to provide for the
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burial of needy persons who have once been inmates of the Orphan House, whether members or not. All male gradu- ates of 18 years and over eligible on paying $2 initiation fee and $3 annual dues. Apply for aid to Andrew Peck, Pres., 126 Nassau St., or to Wm. H. White, Cor. Sec'y, 163 East 103d St. Rev. R. M. Hayden, Historian.
Limerick Men's Benevolent and Social Association (org. 1890), Room 4, Clarendon Hall, 116 East 13th St. Meets 1st Wednesday and 3d Sunday of each month. O'Mara, Pres .; P. J. Byrnes, Treas., 160 East 36th St .; J. D. Connor, Sec'y.
Marine Society of the City of New York in the State of New York (org. and incorp. 1770), Room 25, 51 Wall St. For the improvement of maritime knowledge and the relief of indigent and distressed members who are or have been masters of vessels, or their widows or orphans. Supported by annual dues and voluntary contributions. Expended during last year $2,500 toward the maintenance of 44 widows. Fund, about $93,000. James W. Parker, Pres .; George A. Dearborn, Sec'y and Treas., to whom apply at above address.
Mariners' Mutual Benefit Association, 22 State St. Martin Hubbe, Pres .; Rufus S. King, Sec'y.
Masonic Board of Relief of the City of New York (org. and incorp. 1880), Masonic Temple, Sixth Ave. and 23d St. Aids distressed members and the widows and or- phans of deceased members. Supported by voluntary con- tributions from about 35 per cent of city lodges. Last year's receipts, $2,100; expenditures, $1,700. Office hours, 8 P.M. on Tuesdays and Saturdays. J. R. Pope, Pres .; Wm. R. Denham, Treas .; Wm. Delamater, Sec'y, 300 Mulberry St. The Board is erecting a
MASONIC ASYLUM AND SCHOOL etc. (see Class V., Div. 1).
Mercantile Benefit Association of the City of New York (incorp. 1877, re-incorp. 1883), 319 Broadway. Jos. W. Congdon, Pres .; Ira W. Steward, Sec'y and Treas.
Millinery Mutual Benefit Association of the City of New York. Charles W. Farmer, Sec'y and Treas., P. O. Box 1182.
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Musical Mutual Protective Union (incorp. 1864), 62 East Fourth St. Alexander Bremer, Pres .; John Hunt, Sec'y; Charles Hilbrecht, Treas.
National Benefit Society (incorp. 1881), 187 Broadway, A benefit association. Lucius O. Robertson, Pres .; Wm. Abbott, Sec'y; Fred'k O. Levy, M.D., Treas.
New England Society in the City of New York (org. 1805, incorp. 1833). Secretary's address, 76 Wall St. To commemorate the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers on Ply- mouth Rock; to promote friendship, charity and mutual assistance, and for literary purposes. The widow or child of a member, if in need, is entitled to five times as much as he may have paid to the Society. Paid to them last year $1,885. Supported by dues from members and income of fund. Receipts, $7,180 ; expenditures, $3,479; permanent fund, $80,000. Daniel G. Rollins, Pres .; Wm. Dowd, Treas .; L. P. Hubbard, Sec'y, to whom apply from 11 to 2 P.M. at 76 Wall St.
New York Physicians' Mutual Aid Association (in- corp. 1868, re-incorp. 1888). To afford pecuniary aid to such persons as its deceased members shall have designated in their application for membership or by will; or, in the absence of such designation, to the legal heirs of its de- ceased members. Assistance rendered to members in case of urgent need, and also to widows and young children of deceased members. Daniel Lewis, M.D., Pres .; James E. Nichols, M.D., Sec'y, 456 Lexington Ave .; Robert Campbell, M.D., Treas., 2194 Seventh Ave.
New York Post-Office Mutual Benefit Association, P. O. Building. For the benefit of widows and orphans of letter-carriers and other members of the Post-Office service in New York City. Meets second Monday of each month. James Mandeville, Pres .; Alonzo Stivers, Sec'y; George W. Beavers, Treas.
New York Produce Exchange Gratuity Fund, Pro- duce Exchange. A benefit association. William E. Clark, Chairman ; C. B. Lockwood, Sec'y; Ed. C. Rice, Treas.
New York Southern Society (org. 1886), 18 West 25th St; To promote friendly relations between Southern men
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residing or temporarily sojourning in New York City; to cherish and perpetuate the memories and traditions of the Southern people, and to extend sympathy and a helping hand to deserving cases of misfortune or distress among the community. Hugh R. Garden, Pres .; Wilton Ran- dolph, Sec'y; James L. Johnson, Treas.
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