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At a meeting held April 22, 1902, the so- ciety decided to pay for frescoing the church. This was done during the summer of 1903 at a cost of $500.
On October 30, 1902, a special meeting of the society was called to take action on the
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death of the pastor, Rev. C. S. Gerhard, D. D. The following committee on resolutions was ap- pointed : Mrs. D. S. Schaeffer, Mrs. J. F. Ger- hard and Mrs. J. K. Seaman. Their report is found elsewhere .* The society attended the funeral services in a body.
On January 13, 1903, the society decided to publish a cook book, which proved to be very popular, the whole edition of 500 copies being sold in a comparatively short time.
It was unanimously resolved on May 3, 1904, that the society assume the payment of $1,000, including the interest, toward the church debt, the same to be paid within five years. Not only was this resolution carried out, but the so- ciety overpaid this sum by a large amount.
On January 10, 1905, Mrs. Mary A. Klein was elected vice-president of the society, and every year since then all the officers were re- elected.
The society presented to the pastor, Rev. Thomas W. Dickert, a handsome gold watch, in commemoration of the third anniversary of his pastorate, on the evening of October 31, 1905.
* Pages 123 and 124.
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In addition to the annual Fastnacht Supper, already referred to, the society held several other regular suppers every year, and a number of special suppers from time to time. The reg- ular features have been a strawberry and ice- cream festival in the spring and a corn supper in the fall, all of which were successful from a social and financial point of view. The society entered upon a new venture several years ago, holding a rummage sale down town January 21 to 30, 1907 (Sunday excepted), at which they cleared $131.43. This was followed by another rummage sale held November 18 to 23, 1907, the receipts of which were $114.54. A third rummage sale was held November 16 to 21, 1908, with receipts amounting to $64.64.
Every summer since 1898 from four to eight members of the society have had charge of a table in the dining room of Bethany Orphans' Home at Womelsdorf in connection with the great anniversary of the Home held at that time.
Since January 17, 1900, a record has been kept of visits reported by members of the so- ciety. The total number of visits from that date to March 16, 1909, was 8,910. The society
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has had 222 different members since its organi- zation.
Since 1891 the society has contributed an- nually to the Easter offerings of the congrega- tion, except in 1899, 1900 and 1901. The to- tal amount contributed during the sixteen years is $2,210. The amounts are as follows : $100 each in 1891 and 1892; $75 each in 1893 and 1904; $50 each in 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1902 and 1903; $300 each in 1905, 1906 and 1908 ; $400 in 1907; $210 in 1909.
The total amount raised by the society for all purposes from January 1, 1885, to the time of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the congrega- tion, March 16, 1909, is $7,826.53.
A " poor fund" was started by the society, December 30, 1902, from which help has been given to poor families, and from which the Eas- ter flowers for the sick and floral designs for the departed have been paid. The total amount of the fund since its institution is $60.15, in- cluded in the above.
The officers and members of the society on March 16, 1909, were as follows :
OFFICERS. - President, Mrs. Mary Schaeffer; Vice- President, Mrs. Mary A. Klein; Secretary, Mrs. Sue H. Seaman; Treasurer, Mrs. Emma E. Gerhard.
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MEMBERS .- Rebecca Addams, Lizzie Anderson, Henry S. Bernhart, Kate Bickel, Miss Sarah Binkley, Mary Bright, Kate Bush, Emilie Davis, Emma Derr, Sarah De- Long, Louisa DeLong, Rev. T. W. Dickert, Rebecca Dick- ert, Sue Drexel, C. B. Dunkleberger, Mary Engel, Lizzie Eisenhower, Mary Fassnacht, Lizzie Faust, Valeria Feath- er, Rosa Feather, Ella Frill, Emma Gerhard, Lizzie Gift, Kate Gift, Mary Greth, Hannah Happel, Maggie Hey- berger, Sarah Heck, Susan Heffner, Jennie Hertz, Susan Hite, Loretta Hoffa, Lucy Hughes, Amanda Herbine, Nona Haag, Amanda Kinsey, Mary Klein, Annie Kline, Lillie Klick, Mary Koch, Sallie Kolb, Amelia Kreitzer, Hannah Lincoln, Cathryn Logan, Vallie Lowe, Lucy Mayer, Ellen Miller, Anna Miller, Emma Moodhart, Min- nie Mooney, Lydia Mohr, Kate Moyer, Belle Nissley, Emma Palm, Kate Potteiger, Mary Roth, Alice Reifsny- der, Kate Ritter, Anna Ocksreider, Rebecca Saul, Mary Schaeffer, Sue Seaman, Sallie Schlegel, Emma Sonen, Ida Trumbore, Annie Wanner, Sadie Weyandt, Amanda Biehl, Anna Frederick, Katie Kercher, Sallie Klein, Amanda Lerch, Mary Neiman, Bessie Troop, Ellen Wrentzel, Sue Portz, Mary Maberry, Kate Knabb, Ella Getrost, Carrie Schumacher, Amelia Kline.
THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The Missionary Society of the congregation was organized in 1886. Its specific name is " The Missionary Society of St. Stephen's Re- formed Church and Sunday School, Reading, Pennsylvania." As stated in the second article of the Constitution, " The objects of this society shall be to awaken interest in the cause of mis- sions, and also to encourage mutual improve-
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ment in debate and composition, a diffusion of knowledge and the cultivation of social quali- ties."
A new constitution was adopted October 1, 1891, in the first article of which the name and object are set forth as follows: "This society shall be known as the Missionary Society of St. Stephen's Reformed Church at Reading, Pa., whose object shall be to advance the cause of missions."
The first minute book cannot be found, therefore the original officers and members can- not be given. The first minutes that could be found are dated May 13, 1890, and were re- corded by Miss Mame McGuigan, secretary. At that meeting an interesting musical and lit- erary program was rendered, as follows :
Address, by the president; instrumental solo, Glase Gerhard; select reading, Lizzie Kinch; cornet solo, Wm. Mullin; humorous selection, Charles Mullin; vocal solo, Nellie Levan; comical reading, Simon Seyfert; referred question, "Who printed, bound and edited the first Eng- lish Bible in this country?" Thomas Jones; " Missionary Banner," by the editor, Alfred Ruth.
" The Missionary Banner" was a periodical which was read at the regular meetings of the society. The work of the editor of this periodi-
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cal is specified as follows in Article VIII., Sec- tion 2, of the Constitution :
"It shall be the duty of the Editor to edit and read at the regular meetings of the society a periodical, wherein he may insert all communications received for that pur- pose, excluding such as in his opinion contain improper remarks unworthy of publication."
The meetings were held bi-weekly on Tues- day evening. At the meeting on May 27, 1890, $35.00 was voted toward the classical appor- tionment of the congregation. At a special meeting on July 19, 1890, Charles Steeley was elected treasurer of the society to succeed J. Frederick Schoenberger, who removed from the city.
At the annual election held October 21, 1890, the following officers were elected : Presi- dent, Charles W. Wanner ; Vice-President, W. W. Prutzman; Secretary, Martha Smith ; Fi- nancial Secretary, Lizzie Kinch ; Organist, Ber- tha Mittower ; Treasurer, Charles Steeley ; Ed- itor, W. W. Prutzman ; Assistant-Editor, W. F. Miller. The organist resigned, and on Decem- ber 2, 1890, Nellie Levan was elected to the position. J. Wilson Klein was elected vice- president, December 2, 1891, and Mary Bickel was elected secretary, April 6, 1892.
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On March 10, 1890, it was resolved to con- tribute $50 toward the classical apportionment and $25 toward foreign missions.
In the new constitution, adopted October 1, 1891, provision was made for monthly meetings of the society, and a short time thereafter they were held bi-monthly. Later still they became less frequent, six months intervening sometimes.
On December 7, 1892, the following officers were elected : President, Adam Ludwig; Vice- President, Chas. W. Wanner; Secretary, Mary E. Bickel ; Treasurer, John Geiser. They were all reelected December 5, 1893, and all but the treasurer on December 4, 1894. Hiram K. Rit- ter was elected to the latter office. On January 14, 1896, all new officers were elected with the exception of the treasurer, who was reelected, as follows : President, Milton J. Coller ; Vice- President, Simon H. Seyfert ; Secretary, Lilly Schoenberger. The president and treasurer were reelected February 3, 1897, at which time How- ard K. Miller was elected vice-president and Annie Potteiger secretary. On March 24, 1897, Samuel P. Faust was elected vice-president. All the officers were reelected February 2, 1898, March 8, 1899, and February 14, 1900. On
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February 13, 1901, Samuel P. Faust was elected president, Lillie M. Peter vice-president, and the secretary and treasurer were reelected, but the secretary's name had changed to Mrs. An- nie Clauser. These officers were reelected Feb- ruary 18, 1902. The secretary resigned May 14, 1902, and Mary E. Schoenberger was elected to the office. On January 28, 1903, Milton J. Coller was again elected president, and the other officers were reelected. All of the officers were reelected January 28, 1903, and January 27, 1904. On January 3, 1905, the following of- ficers were elected : President, Harvey F. Bush ; Vice-President, Lillie M. Peter ; Secretary, Mary E. Schoenberger ; Assistant Secretary, Cora G. Logan; Treasurer, Mrs. Vallie G. Lowe. On January 2, 1906, the officers were reelected with the exception of the secretary and the assistant secretary. Mis Cora Logan was elected secretary and Miss Virgie Evans assist- ant secretary. On December 4, 1906, William Encke was elected president, Mrs. Sallie Ander- son vice-president, and the other officers were reelected. On December 3, 1907, the officers were all reelected, except the president, to which
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office Samuel P. Faust was elected. All these officers were reelected December 31, 1908.
The society annually elected two members as delegates to the meetings of the Woman's Missionary Society of Schuylkill Classis and later of Reading Classis. These delegates usu- ally made a report to the society of the proceed- ings of that body.
The new constitution provided that all the money raised by the society, except what was required for necessary expenses, should be given only to the work of missions, and that the classical apportionment of the congregation should be paid before any other donations were made. In this way the society materially aided the congregation in paying its classical appor- tionment, which was paid in full every year during the history of the congregation. The society also paid annually to the Woman's Mis- sionary Society of Reading Classis from $20 to $28.
For a number of years the missionary soci- ety gave an entertainment at the Fastnacht Supper of the Ladies' Aid Society, for which they received a donation of $5.00 each year.
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On December 31, 1907, the society resolved to pay $75.00 a year toward the salary of Rev. Junichiro Yamakawa, our minister in Japan. The remaining $75.00 of his salary is paid by the Christian Endeavor Society.
The society has been fortunate in having had so many returned missionaries from the for- eign field to attend its meetings and to deliver addresses. The following have been among these visitors : February 19, 1892, Dr. and Mrs. Jairus P. Moore, of Japan ; June 23, 1903, Mr. Kikutaro Yoshida, of Japan ; June 20, 1905, and January 2, 1906, Mrs. Anna M. Schneder, of Japan ; September 9, 1906, Dr. D. B. Schne- der, President of North Japan College ; March 24, 1908, Miss Sadie Lea Weidner, of Japan ; December 31, 1908, Miss Emma Ziemer, of China.
Most of the Reformed pastors of our city have also appeared before our society, and have delivered interesting addresses.
At most of the meetings that were held by the society interesting musical and literary pro- grams were given, which were usually greatly enjoyed.
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It is impossible to give an accurate state- ment of the amount of money raised by the so- ciety since its organization, but upwards of $2,- 000 has been given to home and foreign mis- sions.
The following is a list of the officers and members at the time of the twenty-fifth anni- versary of the congregation :
OFFICERS .- President, Samuel P. Faust ; Vice-Presi- dent, Lillie Schoenberger; Secretary, Cora G. Logan ; Assistant Secretary, Virgie M. Evans ; Treasurer, Mrs. Vallie G. Lowe.
MEMBERS .- Leon Altenderfer, Isaac Barto, Mrs. An- nie Barto, Mrs. Kate Bickel, Gertie Bickel, Ella Bickel, Sarah Binkley, Gussie Boltz, Thomas Bright, Mrs. Mary Bright, Lawrence Bright, Mary Bucher, Harvey Bush, Mrs. Kate Bush, Henry Bechtel, John Bucks, Mrs. John Bucks, Mrs. Sallie Bear, Mrs. Christina Busser, Edith Bankes, Anna Bankes, Clarence Beck, Mrs. Mary Beck, Mrs. Annie Clauser, Walter Clark, Mrs. Lottie Clark, William Clouser, Aaron Cleaver, Mrs. Aaron Cleaver, Mrs. Emma Derr, Mrs. Lizzie DeLong, Dr. W. D. DeLong, Clarence DeLong, Ivey DeLong, Rev. T. W. Dickert, Mrs. T. W. Dickert, Mrs. Sue Drexel, Mrs. Emilie Davis, Mrs. Laura Deppen, Mrs. C. B. Dunkleberger, Ralph Dunkleberger, Mrs. Sarah Dundore, Mrs. Kate Eckert, Wm. Encke, Mrs. Bertha Encke, Nora Evans, Virgie Evans, Mrs. Vertie Evans, Sarah Evans, Jennie Eisenhart, S. P. Faust, Edwin Feather, Mrs. Valeria Feather, Daniel Fol- mer, Mrs. Catharine Folmer, Henry Folmer, Charles Frederick, Mrs. Lydia Freese, Mrs. Mary Fegley, Mrs. Mary Fassnacht, William Fritz, Mrs. C. S. Gerhard, Chas. Gerhard, Bruce Gerhard, Mary Gerhard, J. F. Gerhard,
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William Grieshaber, Mrs. Bella Gehret, Emma Haag, Vina Haag, Mrs. Sallie Heck, John Heck, Mrs. Ella Heck, Anna Heck, James Hiller, Mrs. Carrie Hiller, Mrs. Lo- retta Hoffa, Mrs. Annie Hoffman, Mrs. Lucy Hughes, Ida Himmelreich, Mrs. Hannah Happel, Mrs. Nora Keim, Mrs. Ellen Kershner, Sallie Kline, John Kline, Mrs. Liz- zie Kline, Carrie Kantner, Henry Keiper, Mrs. Sophia Keiper, Mrs. Mazie Kniss, Mrs. Amelia Kreitzer, John Klick, Mrs. Lillie Klick, Edith Lance, Hattie Lance, Frances Linton, Jennie Lincoln, Wm. Lowe, Mrs. Vallie Lowe, Mrs. Catharine Logan, Cora Logan, Irene Logan, Emma Lewis, Clara Lewis, Mary Lewis, Kate Madeira, Re- becca Madeira, Mrs. Cordelia Mengel, May Miller, Hattie Millard, Mrs. Emma Moodhard, Mrs. Minnie Mooney, Mrs. Rosa Noll, Charles Pauley, Mrs. Laura Pauley, Lil- lian Peter, Mabel Printz, Laura Portz, Mary Reber, Harry Reifsnyder, Mrs. Alice Reifsynder, Hiram Ritter, Mrs. Kate Ritter, Maggie Ritter, Mamie Richardson, Joseph Roth, Emma Rutter, Ethel Robinson, Alice Ruth, Edith Sassaman, Dr. J. K. Seaman, Mrs. Sue Seaman, Mrs. Mary Schaeffer, Lillie Schoenberger, Mary Schoenberger, Mrs. Jennie Smith, Mrs. Inez Stump, Carrie Stump, Al- vin Stump, Helen Sands, A. A. Simon, Jr., Helen Sheetz, Mary Stoner, Mrs. Emma Sonen, Carrie Sonen, Harry Sonen, Ralph Tragle, Mrs. Ida Trumbore, Lizzie Wanner, Kate Wanner, Kate Weand, Sallie Weand, Sadie Wey- andt, Emma Westley, Mrs. Alice Winkelman, Mrs. Sue Wilhelm.
DISBANDED ORGANIZATIONS.
In the records which we have consulted, a number of organizations are mentioned which are no longer in existence. The information with regard to them is very imperfect, and we can not do much more than mention them here.
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A Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle was organized November 7, 1888, and met every Thursday evening in the library room of the church for literary culture. On April 22, 1889, there were seven members. In 1890 no trace of the organization can be found.
In the minutes of the Ladies' Aid Society dated August 27, 1889, reference is made to the Young Ladies' Mite Society and the Willing Workers in the following resolution : " On mo- tion it was agreed that the Aid Society unite with the Young Ladies' Mite Society, Willing Workers, Missionary Society and Infant De- partment to hold a fair in the addition of the church on September 25, 26 and 27." The Willing Workers are again mentioned in the minutes of November 25, 1890, and September 15, 1891, where small donations from this or- ganization are acknowledged. Apart from these brief references we can give no information of these two organizations.
We have been informed that a men's organ- ization existed in the church, which afterwards gave place to the Young People's Society, which was the forerunner of the Christian Endeavor Society, but none of these organizations are re-
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ferred to in the "Annual Visitor," except the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle.
The Young People's Society is mentioned in the minutes of the Ladies' Aid Society under date of February 4, 1890, when it was resolved that they should be invited to give an entertain- ment in connection with the Fastnacht Sociable of the society.
The only other defunct organization to which reference has been made is the Ladies' Guild. It was organized June 1, 1897, and was divided into four circles. In the "Annual Visitor" of April 11, 1898, the pastor says of these circles : "All of them are busily engaged in working for the new church." At this time the Guild had 55 members, with the following officers: Presi- dent, Mrs. F. J. Winkelman ; Vice-Presidents, Emma Lewis, Kathryn Ludwig and Ella Mil- ler ; Secretary, Sarah Clark.
The following year, April 3, 1899, the Guild had 45 members, divided into three circles, and the same officers were in charge, with the ex- ception of Kathryn Ludwig, who had dropped out, leaving but two vice-presidents.
On April 16, 1900, there was but one circle, with 33 members, and the following officers :
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President, Emma Lewis ; Vice-President, Ella Miller ; Secretary, Ella Ludwig ; Treasurer, Mrs. Susan A. Drexel.
The following year, April 8, 1901, the same officers served, and the membership was twenty- four. During that year the organization dis- banded.
The Guild placed a memorial window in the church at a cost of $250 in memory of Glase and John Gerhard, the sons of the pastor, the former passing away July 22, 1901, and the lat- ter September 10, 1901.
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY.
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was organized September 22, 1897, and at once became one of the active organiza- tions of the congregation. On April 11, 1898, it had 54 active and two associate members. Its meetings were held in the evening before the . church services.
The first officers were : President, F. H. Richardson ; Vice-President, J. Wilson Klein ; Secretary, Jennie M. Merkle; Corresponding Secretary, Kathryn Ludwig; Treasurer, Dr. J. K. Seaman.
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It is to be greatly regretted that the first minute book cannot be found, which would en- able us to refer more fully to the workings of this society which has been so great a spiritual blessing to our congregation.
The following year the society had 62 active and two associate members, with the same offi- cers in charge, except that Charles W. Logan was vice-president and Herman Zimmerman treasurer.
On April 16, 1900, the society had 57 active and three associate members. Alvin J. Shartle was President and Samuel Palm Vice-president, the other officers being the same as the year before.
The following year, April 8, 1901, the mem- bership was 66-63 active and three associate. The officers were : President, Alvin J .. Shartle ; Vice-President, J. Wilson Klein ; Secretary, Car- rie D. Sonen ; Corresponding Secretary, Kath- ryn Ludwig ; Treasurer, Samuel P. Faust.
A year later, March 31, 1902, the society had 53 members, and the changes in officers were Vice-President, Emma Lewis, and Corre- sponding Secretary, Ella Ludwig.
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In 1903 the officers were : President, Sam- uel P. Faust ; Vice-president, John D. Heck ; Recording Secretary, Carrie D. Sonen ; Corre- sponding Secretary, Ella S. Ludwig ; Treasurer, Wm. J. Lowe; Pianist, Ella M. Bickel.
Mr. Shartle, who had served so efficiently as the president of the society for three years and had helped to make it the banner society in the Berks County Christian Endeavor Un- ion, was honored with the presidency of that body, and did for the union what he had done for his own society by making a specialty of Christian Endeavor work and throwing all his energy into it. Under his leadership the Berks County Union became one of the foremost un- ions of the state.
The sixth anniversary of the society was cele- brated on Tuesday evening, September 29, 1903, in the Sunday school chapel. A number of the sister societies of the city were represented by one or more delegates each, several of the socie- ties having a large representation. Almost two hundred persons were present. After the devo- tional services and address of welcome by the pastor, A. J. Shartle, ex-president of our socie- ty, and retiring president of the Berks County
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Union, gave a brief, but interesting, history of the society during the six years of its existence. The newly-elected president of the Berks Coun- ty Union, Elmer E. Moore, delivered an inter- esting address. After the meeting a pleasant social hour was spent, during which refresh- ments were served by the social committee of our society.
At the regular monthly meeting held on Wednesday evening, December 16, 1903, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, Samuel P. Faust ; Vice-presi- dent, Herman W. Zimmerman ; Recording Sec- retary, Ella Ludwig; Corresponding Secretary, Harvey V. Sheetz ; Treasurer, Albert M. Wey- andt. Miss Ella Bickel was afterward elected as Corresponding Secretary.
The year 1904-1905 was a very active one and may well serve as a sample of the work done by the society when at its best. We quote the following report of the year's work from "The Year Book" for 1905 :
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor had a prosperous and successful year, and a great deal of good was accomplished by the members and committees.
A picnic was held at Mineral Spring Park on Saturday, August 27, 1904. On Sunday evening, September 18, 1904,
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the society attended church services in a body in com- memoration of the seventh anniversary. The pastor preached on Psalm 84: 10, 11.
All the committees were very active during the year and did splendid work. The Missionary Committee had charge of the funds for North Japan College and for the support of a Japanese student ; $50.00 was contributed to North Japan College on September 21, 1904; $40.00 was given for the support of Mr. Yamakawa, a student in the Theological Seminary at Sendai, Japan. Donations were also made to some poor families and to Hope Rescue Mission.
The Prayer Meeting Committee exercised a faithful oversight over the prayer meetings and contributed large- ly to their success.
The Music Committee provided a number of interest- ing features during the year, which helped to make the prayer meetings more enjoyable. They suggested the in- troduction of the new Christian Endeavor Hymnal, which was adopted July 19, 1905.
The Flower Committee distributed bouquets and Scrip- ture passages to a large number of sick members and friends of the congregation, bringing cheer and sunshine into their homes and hearts.
The Cottage Prayer Meeting Committee was exception- ally active, holding about forty cottage prayer meetings and song services during the year. These meetings did a great deal of good, comforting and encouraging the sick and afflicted.
The Lookout Committee did faithful work in looking after negligent members, and succeeded in bringing thir- ty-seven new members into the society, so that our soci- ety received a certificate at the International Convention at Baltimore, July 10, 1905, for having made a twenty-five per cent. increase.
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The Social Committee held a number of very enjoy- able socials, moonlight and starlight walks, and other events, all of which helped to bring the members into closer contact and better acquaintance with one another.
The Calling Committee reported 587 calls during the year, which shows that they were very faithful and ac- tive in the performance of their duty.
Song services were held at benevolent institutions during the year as follows: August 21, 1904, Reading Hos- pital ; October 23, 1904, Widows' Home ; December 4, 1904, Reading Hospital; February 5, 1905, Reading Hos- pital; February 24, 1905, Hope Rescue Mission; March 26, 1905, Homeopathic Hospital; April 9, 1905, Reading Hos- pital; April 23, 1905, Widows' Home; May 12, 1905, Hope Rescue Mission ; May 28, 1905, Homeopathic Hospital; July 2, 1905, Reading Hospital.
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