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1891.
SUPPLEMENT TO THE MANUAL.
STATISTICS AND REPORTS
OF THE
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF CLEVELAND, O. FOR THE-
YEAR ENDING APRIL 1, 1891.
OUR MOTTO FOR 1891:
" Christ in you the hope of glory,"-Col 1, 27.
CLEVELAND, O. PRESS OF WINN & JUDSON, - 1891.
Officers of the Second Presbyterian Society.
PRESIDENT, J. H. MORLEY.
SECRETARY, C. W. CHASE,
TREASURER. H. S. WHITTLESEY.
COLLECTOR (IN CHARGE OF SLIP RENTALS), C. L. LATHROP, 46 Cheshire Street,
TRUSTEES.
P. M. ARTHUR, J. F. RUST, T. D. CROCKER,
S. II. CURTISS, W. R. WARNER, F. A. STERLING.
SEXTON, CHARLES WERKMEISTER, 36 Sibley Street.
1891. SUPPLEMENT TO THE MANUAL.
STATISTICS AND REPORTS
OF THE-
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OF CLEVELAND, O. -FOR THE-
YEAR ENDING APRIL 1, 1891.
OUR MOTTO FOR 1891 : " Christ in you the hope of glory,"-Col 1, 27.
CLEVELAND, O. PRESS OF WINN & JUDSON, 1891.
PASTORAL.
DEAR FRIENDS :
The following reports are placed before you by the Session, as in some degree representative of the work of our church during the past year. Let me bespeak for them your careful attention, that you may be in touch with all those organized agencies by which the influence of our Communion is maintained and extended.
By generous aid of many givers, through the wise, tasteful care of our trustees and the Ladies' Committee, our Church building and Chapel have been interiorly cleansed and beautified in most thorough fashion, to the added com- fort of us all.
We have been able to institute and further a movement whereby our Beckwith Chapel at the East End, still in relations of peculiar intimacy with ourselves, will be sufficiently aided to commence the erection of their new edifice on Fairmount Avenue. Be ready still to'respond to any needs of theirs in this good work.
Let the contagious fervors of the missionary spirit, healthfully alive among us, catch upon every member. Our young christians are growing in grace and winning their associates into the Kingdom. Never was there more ready response among the young people and children, especially in Sabbath School, to the claims of Christ upon them. Many of them are under special oversight and instruction, with a view to their ultimate church membership. Let every aid be given at home and elsewhere to their strengthening purposes for God.
The recent Union Evangelistic effort in our city under direction of Rev. B. F. Mills, has brought stimulation to our religious life, and influenced many decisions towards Christ. Let us see to it that its full harvest shall be gathered.
Remember our worshipful offering every Lord's Day for Missions and other benevolent work of the Church at large. Use the envelopes. Give regularly, freely, liberally, for Christ's sake "as God hath prospered."
An offering from every member for every cause must be the ideal of our effort.
Have a conscience about your personal presence and support in all social meetings or public services. Be given to hospitality. Know your
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fellow members for your blessing and theirs. Be no sticklers for etiquette in Christian fellowship.
It is indispensable to regularity and devotedness that not one of our congregation should be without a definite sitting or pew in the sanctuary. Take your proper part in church support conscientiously.
Kindly advise me of the sick, the troubled, the spiritually awakened.
"Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you."
Affectionately, your Pastor,
Charles S. Pomeroy.
OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH.
SESSION.
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PASTOR. REV. CHARLES S. POMEROY, D. D.
ELDERS.
LEVERETT ALCOTT,
ELBERT I. BALDWIN,
MARTIN L. BROOKS, M. D.,
DAN. P. EELLS,
TRUMAN P. HANDY,
JOHN MANSFIELD,
SAMUEL H. MATHER, LL.D., EDWIN R. PERKINS,
CHARLES H. RANDALL.
CLERK OF SESSION. EDWIN R. PERKINS.
TREASURER OF BECKWITH FUND. SAMUEL H. MATHER, LL.D. BOARD OF DEACONS.
OVANDER J. BENHAM,
GEORGE G. JOHNSON,
CHARLES W. CHASE,
CHARLES J. DOCKSTADER,
EDWIN A. PALMER,
HENRY S. WHITTLESEY.
TREASURER OF THE BENEVOLENT FUND. CHARLES J. DOCKSTADER.
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Catalogue of Accessions and Dismissals for the Year End- ing March 31, 1891.
RECEIVED.
Barker, Sophia L
by Let.
1890
Benham, William Wallace
by Prof.
1890
Benham, Mrs. Belle
by Let. 1890
Brodie, Warren J.
by Let. 1891
Brokenshire, James
by Prof.
1891
Comstock, Samuel
by Let.
1890
Comstock, Eliza L
by Let.
1890
Dynes, Bertha Brundnette
by Prof.
1891
Holmes, R. Lincoln
.by Let.
1891
Huning, Henry
by Prof.
1 890
Huning, Mrs. Susan Ę
by Prof.
1890
Jenkins, Lillian.
by Prof.
1890
Keck, Mrs. Cornelia
by Prof.
1891
Keck, Jennette
by Prof.
1891
McClure, Wm. Oliver
by Prof.
1890
McKinnie, Mrs. Ella C
by Prof.
1891
Patterson, Mrs. Margaret.
by Prof.
1891
Pearson, Jane Brown
by Prof.
1890
Pearson, Robert.
.by Let.
1890
Pearson, Mrs. Margery.
.by Let.
1890
Perkins, Edwin Ruthven, Jr.
by Prof.
1890
Perkins, True.
by Prof.
1891
Pope, Carlyle Whipple.
by Prof.
1891
Russell, Mrs. Anna.
by Prof.
1891
Studley, Rachel Mary.
by Prof.
1891
Studley, Edna Francis
by Prof.
1891
Tozer, Emily.
.by Prof.
1891
Warner, Mrs. Cornelia Blakemore
by Let.
1890
Watterson, Moses G.
by Prof.
I891
Whittlesey, Julia.
by Prof.
I891
Wicks, Mrs. Jennie.
by Prof.
1891
Williams, Edward C
by Let.
1890
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REMOVALS.
Allen, John C.
by Let. 1891
Allen, Mrs. Elena M
by Death 1890
Allen, Richard N
by Death 1890
Bowler, Mrs. Francis.
by Death
1890
Chamberlain, Selah.
by Let.
1891
Davies, Frederick A
by Let.
1891
Eddy, Mrs. Rose Gabriel.
.by Death
1890
Griffin, George H.
by Death
1891
Isom, Mrs. Frances A
by Death
1890
Johnson, Nora C
by Let.
1890
Keetze, Bertha Amelia
by Let.
1890
Keetze, Mrs. Emma
.by Let.
1890
McClure, Mrs. Charlotte Eells.
by Let.
1890
Mackey, Lavinia W
by Death
1890
Morrison, Anna M.
by Let.
1890
Quackenbush, Eugene
.by Let. · 1890
Quackenbush, Mrs. Ellen J
by Let.
1891
Rumsey, Thomas O
by Let.
1891
Rumsey, Mrs. Lillie A
by Death
1891
Sexton, Jane A
by Death
1890
Studley, Henry Tilden
by Death
1890
Tritton, Margaret Elizabeth
.by Let.
1891
Williams, Annie D.
by Let.
1891
Yates, Mrs. Fanny Meriam.
There have been two adult baptisms.
The following named children have been baptized :
Names of Parents.
Names of Children.
Wm. F. and Florence McNeill
Florence Hunter McNeill
Ralph Benjamin Scott Winfield G. and Emma T. Scott Sterling Power Lamprecht ..... George O. and E. Power Lamprecht Edith Turreff Weiss George L. and Laura F. Weiss Leonard Newman Keith .. Walter L. and Caroline L. Wiggin Keith
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by Let.
1891
SUMMARY.
Number of Communicants at date of last report. 882 Less one death, January 1884, not reported. I
Correct number
881
Received-By profession 22
By Letters.
IO
32
Total.
913
Removed-By Letters 14
By Death 24 IO
Present Membership.
889
E. R. PERKINS, Clerk of the Session.
Since the foregoing report was received, the following new mem- bers were admitted at the May Communion.
On Confession of faith.
Alice H. Andrus.
Alice M. Miller.
Waldo C. Bailey.
Effie E. Miller.
Mary Collister.
Florence C. Post.
Clara Kate Clendon.
George C. Radcliffe.
Harriet E. Carpenter.
Ada C. Russell.
Paul Dynes.
Wilhelmina B. Rutherford.
Raymond Dynes.
Charlotte J. Rust.
Charlotte F. Hood.
Alice J. Tozer.
Blanche E. Jenkins.
Harvey K. Young.
Jennie Cornelia Keck.
Grace A. Young.
Ellen Miller.
By Letter. William G. Estep. Mrs. Amanda J. Estep. Mrs. Mary S. Estep.
Mrs. Grace Hayes. William B. Martin. Mrs. Helen H. Martin.
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Report of Benevolent Fund, Second Presbyterian Church, Year ending March 31, 1891.
April, 1890, on hand.
$ 235 87
Sunday Collections (envelopes)
4173 08
Special on all Home Missions
$200 00
Foreign Missions.
219 81
Foreign Missions Debt. 398 50
Home Missions Debt
439 50- 1311 81
Deacons' Fund.
21I 95
Interest on account.
40 65- 252 60-$5973 36
Boards :- DISBURSEMENTS.
Home Missions.
$1,358 50
Foreign Missions
1,298 50
Education.
105
Publication
75
Church Erection
165
Ministerial Relief.
180
Freedmen
100
Aid for Colleges.
$75 $75- 150 00-$3432 00
Miscellaneous :-
Cleveland Presbyterian Union
600
Church Missionary
500
Sunday School. .$300-$100-
4.00
Assistant Secretary
100
Y. M. C. A.
100
Women's Christian Association.
100
Assessment of Presbytery.
66
Printing Manuals.
38
Assessment for Union Meeting.
20
Bread and Wine for Communion
262 50
Expenses of Deacons Fund.
258 85
On hand, April 1, 1891
5,973 36
RECEIPTS FROM SOCIETIES AND MISCELLANEOUS.
Women's Home Missionary Society
$207I 29
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
829 00
Sunday School.
145 00
James Eells Missionary Society
325 00
Handy Band
7000 00
On account Church Repairs.
6500 00
On account Donation to Beckwith Church
I2000 00
On account Slip Rents ..
322 00
Given to Seamen's Friendly Society
Total,
$35,757 93
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73 61
Leader Printing Co
22 40-$2020 OI
592 28
Report of the Sunday School.
Little material is at hand in the way of novelty, new methods, or exceptional success, upon which to form a basis for the presentation of the annual review of our Sunday School work. We are able to report a uniformi attendance, unflagging interest, a healthy degree of enthusiasm and the harmony and unity that have prevailed for years. Instead of following our accustomed method of report in detail, we will only state that each and every department seems to be in good working order, and no reason exists for discouragement in the minds of teachers or officers. A continued and healthy spiritual growth has been apparent at all times; we doubt not the seed sown in past years has been brought to fruition in large measure by means of the great awakening, resulting from the efforts of Rev. B. Fay Mills. Many, we believe, were thereby brought to a decision to enter the Master's service, who had long been halting between two opinions and needed only such quickening influences to insure enlistment under the banner of the Cross. The services in connection with Children's Day, Missionary Field Day, Christmas Festival, etc., were of the usual interesting and varied character. A special Missionary Offering of two hundred and sixty-two dollars, divided equally between our two Boards of Home and Foreign Missions, is sufficient indication of the interest in these great causes. A reference to our Summer outing can be only suggestive of sadness and sorrow as we recall the sudden translation to the paradise above of our dear young friend, Harry Studley. This young life, though brief in years, had begun to give promise of great usefulness and had already developed a force of character and maturity of purpose not usually manifest till later in life. We may not question the wisdom of Him who at times deals with his children so sorely, even though we may not and cannot understand the reason why, as to his disciples of old he said, "What I do, thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter;" so will we, with the tenderness and sympathy born of our Christian faith, bid those to whom this dear child was all in all, take refuge in this same blessed promise.
In conclusion, we would still emphasize the need of workmen in
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our field, which is as broad as ever, with needs as imperative as at any period heretofore, and should any feel impressed to exclaim, " Here, Lord, send me," an abundant entrance will be given.
C. J. DOCKSTADER, Sup't.
Report of Primary Department.
Year after year we have been permitted to bring to you this part of the Sabbath School work, seeming always the same, and yet always different. By removals and promotions we are continually changing. We have lost one of our number by death during the year. Prevailing illness has interfered greatly with our attendance, and such inter- ruptions in a primary class mean a great deal. The latter part of the year our lessons have been in the Old Testament, but the class have appeared greatly interested and the lessons and truths remembered have seemed wonderful. God has promised, "My word shall not return unto me void." What strength that may bring to any teacher of the word. Children, however young, never fail to be impressed with God's word. Our number has grown less the past year, as it has for a few years; I can only account for it in our present school hour. You can readily see the inconvenience for young children, and it must always be constant effort that will hold them. We cannot forbear to mention the great loss our school has sustained in the death of Mrs. J. F. Isom. At the time of her death she was not connected with us, but for many years she was one of our number and always stood ready to supply any lack and help us in any way in her power. Such lives leave blessed memories.
With one or two changes our corps of workers remain the same. The most faithful, the most earnest, the most useful company we could ever find. If good results are seen here it is largely due to these helpers. We work with only one purpose, one desire, one thought, viz: Bringing these children to Christ. It is not always believed that these little ones know what it means to love Jesus, but if you had seen them as we did a few Sabbaths ago, quiet, thoughtful and earnest, as these thoughts were brought them as simply as possible, you would believe as I do, that among the few who ex- pressed a desire to live for Christ, were those as sincere and true, and
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who understand as well as many older ones do. Your child may be impressed and only need the warmth of a Christian home to develop that desire and deepen that love. Interest yourself enough in this department to see that your child attends regularly; do not let little things interfere with this. See that he gives regularly; a little thought at home will add many dollars to our gifts. By reference to our Treasurer's Report you will see to what purpose. Help him to know something of the lesson each week. Such habits formed now will be so much to him in after years, when we may expect to see him searching the Scriptures for himself. In a word, we need the same help from the home as ever, without which our work is greatly hindered. A teacher cannot do without the help of the home, either for its encouraging results upon himself, or the efficiency of its teachings upon his pupils. Only when the home and the school thus work together, is the highest and truest aim of the Sabbath School reached. Let us welcome you to our class room occasionally, that you may better understand how you may help this work. One friend said to me a short time ago, " I really believe you try to help my child in Sabbath School as I have never done myself, and I have made up my mind to see that each week he has his lesson." Imagine the help of fifty such mothers. Let us be united in this prayer, "Lord, teach us what we shall do unto the child," and as the children grow we may expect the blessing of the Lord and the gathering of fruit unto life eternal; then both he that soweth, and he that reapeth, shall rejoice together.
MRS. GEO. G. JOHNSON.
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Report of Benevolent Fund, Second Presbyterian Sunday School, Year Ending March 31, 1891.
RECEIPTS. -
April I, on hand.
$ 2 88
Received from Classes
592 99
Children's Day Offering
52 53
Christmas Missionary Offering
252 75
Interest on Account
8 02-$914 17
DISBURSEMENTS.
Home Missions, Sundry Fields
$130 00
Home Missions, Special for Debt
103 88
Foreign Missions, Sundry Fields
230 00
Foreign Missions, Special for Debt.
128 87
Capt. Bundy, Seamen's Friend Society
10 00
Foreign Sunday School Union
10 00
Children's Day Offering
80 00
Park College, Parkville, Mo.
15 00
Pt. Coupee Mission (Miss Haskell's Class)
15 00
Lincoln University
25 00
Lakeside Hospital
25 00
Huron Street Hospital
25 00
Children's Aid Society
25 00
Day Nurseries
20 00
Central Inn
20 00
Bohemian Mission (Mr. Schauffler)
25 00
Floating Bethel
25 00
On hand ..
I 42-$914 17
H. C. STUDLEY, Treasurer.
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Woman's Home Missionary and Benevolent Society.
OFFICERS. President-MRS. DAN. P. EELLS.
Vice Presidents-MRS. E. R. PERKINS,
MRS. C. W. CHASE,
MRS. J. F. ISOM, MRS. P. M. ARTHUR, MRS. E. I. BALDWIN. Secretary-MRS. E. C. STANDART. Assistant Secretary-MISS ALBINA G. SANDERS.
Treasurer-MRS. C. H. RANDALL. Assistant Treasurer-MISS GRACE DECKER.
The following overture was presented to this Society at its Annual Meeting, held on the 12th of March, 1890.
TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE OFFICERS OF THE
WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY :
It is my duty, as Secretary, to report to your Association the pro- ceedings of a meeting of the Young Ladies' Society, held the 27th ultimo, bearing on the subject, " How to promote and secure better results in the benevolent efforts of the Church." It has long been felt by the Society that the forces on which this work is dependent · have hitherto been too little concentrated for their greatest possible efficiency, and this sentiment has finally resolved itself into a desire for a combination of these respective forces, and this desire is that the two Societies, viz : The Woman's Home Missionary and Benevo- lent Society, and the Young Ladies' Society may become united in one. This sentiment and desire are the result of a conviction that such a unity of effort will secure the aid and working efficiency of many who now stand aloof from and decline assisting in the work of the respective Societies. The Young Ladies' Society does not, how- ever, wish to lose entirely its identity. It wishes to keep up its ' pledges, to give something in city charities-in short, to continue in the same line of work as heretofore.
It would gratify us exceedingly, should the proposition herein embodied be well considered and approved by your Society, and your action upon the same be as promptly given to us as is consistent. [SIGNED] With great respect,
608 Prospect St., Thursday, March 6, 1890. A. G. SANDERS, Secy.
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This proposition met a most cordial reception, was "well con- sidered and approved," resulting in an affirmative answer to the Young Ladies' Society. Subsequently, at a large and enthusiastic meeting of representatives from each Society, this union was consummated and a new organization formed under the name of the elder Society.
The Committee on Nomination reported the following officers for the ensuing year, who were unanimously elected : President, Mrs. D. P. Eells; Vice Presidents, Mrs. E. R. Perkins, Mrs. C. W. Chase, Mrs. J F. Isom, Mrs. H. C. Studley, Mrs. A. C. Rogers; Secretary, Mrs. E. C. Standart; Assistant Secretary, Miss A. G. Sanders; Treasurer, Mrs. C. H. Randall; Assistant Treasurer, Mrs. S. F. Haserot ; Agent for Home Mission Monthly, Mrs. E. C. Garlick.
The following Committees were also appointed :
No. I. Committee on Home Missionary Work and Meetings, Mrs. C. S. Pomeroy, Chairman.
No. 2. Committee on Benevolent Work and Reception, Mrs. W. H. Huntington, Chairman.
No. 3. Committee on Entertainment and Fancy Work, Mrs. J. F. Rust, Chairman.
No. 4. Committee on Missionary Boxes, Mrs. H. S. Whittlesey, Chairman.
No. 5. Floral Committee, Mrs. C. A. Mann, Chairman.
Later on our President called attention to the great and apparent need of repairing our "Temple of Worship." To this end he recom- mended the appointment of nine ladies who should confer with the Trustees of the church and cooperate with them in any plan these honorable gentleman might suggest. The Committee on Church Cleaning and Repairs was duly appointed, with Mrs. H. B. Hurlbut as Chairman.
The second week in April found the Society well armed and equipped for work in the various lines laid out. With "diversities of gifts, but the same spirit," all owned their willingness to serve in whatsoever capacity appointed. The ladies of the respective Work Committees began immediate preparation for a Fair to be held in the holiday season, holding fortnightly all-day meetings for sewing. The monthly missionary meetings were held till June, when they were adjourned till October.
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On the 25th of June the Society accepted the invitation of Mrs. Eells to meet at "Oakwood." While work was the order of the day, abundant opportunity was given to take in the charming surround- ings, picturesque views of land and water, also to inhale the pure, sweet air. The sail home on Mr. Eells' beautiful yacht "Winifred" was the crowning feature of the day. The enjoyment of this delight- ful outing was, however, sadly marred by the intelligence of the death by drowning, on the day previous at the Sunday School picnic, of the only son of an officer of the Society, Harry Studley. All hearts were in tearful sympathy with these stricken parents.
During the summer months there was the usual scattering of our ladies. We came together again in October, meeting in all-day session at the residence of Mrs. Rev. C. S. Pomeroy. The morning was spent in sewing, the missionary meeting held in the afternoon. "Our Treasury" being the topic for consideration, Mrs. O. E. Huntington made it the occasion of an object lesson, reading a letter from our missionary teacher in Utah, who had received no salary since April. Sympathies were stirred, enthusiasm was aroused, and the money for a quarter's salary raised on the spot. The need of redoubled efforts on our part to raise money for Home Missions was made manifest.
In November we met again in our own church parlors. At a glance it was apparent that the Committee for Church Cleaning and Repairs had not been idle. Beautiful new carpets and freshly tinted walls delighted the eye. Surely, cleanliness is akin to godliness. .
The Fair, " Seven Days of the Week," held in the Sunday School room on the IIth of December, was a delightful social event and will not soon be forgotten by those who participated in it. The days familiar to the housewife as "Washing Day," "Ironing Day," "Mend- ing Day," "Reception Day," "Sweeping Day" and "Baking Day" were each appropriately depicted in separate booths, where suitable articles were offered for sale by attractive matrons and maidens. The first thing to meet the eye upon entering the room was the pretty mission chapel, upon which was painted in bold letters the text, "Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by Him in store, as God hath prospered him." Were this injunction followed by all profes- sing Christ's name, there would be no deficits in "Our Treasury," no need of Fairs. For many months our ladies had been working dili-
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gently in preparation of this event, under the direction of our Presi- dent and Mrs. J. F. Rust. These ladies gave up their time, talents and means, as well as of the work of their hands in many costly and beau- tiful articles. The net receipts of this sale were $1,323.
Miss Sanders reports nineteen meetings for sewing, with an average attendance of twenty-four and ten-nineteenths.
Mrs. W. H. Huntington reports for her Committee the following articles made and distributed : Thirty-five garments, which were given to a needy family in the Church; eleven mattress covers, eight of which were to fill orders, the remaining three with four pillow slips being sent to the Bethlehem Nursery; six sheets and six pillow slips were sent to the Invalid's Home ; seventeen sheets, twenty-eight pairs of pillow slips were made for the Huron Street Hospital, the material being furnished by that Board; twelve dusters hemmed. It should be stated that this Committee were hand-in-hand with the Committee on Fancy Work in making ready for the Fair. Mrs. Huntington makes this appeal. I am sure the unanimous vote of the ladies who have attended these meetings for work would be that they have been very enjoyable, as well as useful. We have certainly noticed that when a strange face came among us once, we were sure to see it again at the next meeting. And now we will not wait for our pastor's invitation from the pulpit, but whatever our work may be for the coming year, whether helping raise money to carry out our numerous pledges as a Society, or working for the relief of the poor among us, the ladies of this Committee not only cordially invite, but urge you to attend the meetings and help to make them successful.
From Mrs. H. S. Whittlesey we learn that three missionary boxes have been sent out from the Society, two Christmas boxes, one to Miss Gee, Nephi, Utah, for her school, valued at $15, and one to Miss Wilson, of Tannim, Utah, valued at $25; the third to Rev. J. S. Penison and family, of Menkato, Minn., valued at $225, with $50 in cash. The Society is indebted to Mr. J. G. Hower for permitting two of the boxes to be packed and shipped from his store, and to Mr. D. P. Eells for expressing the three. All have been gratefully acknowl- edged by the recipients.
Mrs. Garlick reports thirty-five copies of Home Mission Monthly taken in our Church.
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By careful attention to the Treasurer's Report it will be seen that our work has been wide spread. By special gifts we have aided a school in Alaska, and added to the library of the Mary Allen Seminary for Colored Girls. Directly we have helped the Freedmen's Board, paid our proportion of a teacher's salary at the Indian Training School at Albuquerque, paid our teacher in Nephi, Utah, and have sent something to the Mountain Whites of the South. Nor has our City benevolent work been omitted. In December it was made known to us through Mrs. Chase and Mrs. Johnson that one who had heretofore served us in an humble way, was suffering from a malignant disease, and in most uncomfortable surroundings. By the efforts of these ladies she was made as comfortable as circumstances would. permit. The Chairman of the Work Committee cooperated with them, to which reference has been made before.
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