THE ANNUAL MEETING The Second Annual Meeting was held on the evening of First month Hall, at 8 o'clock.

After calling the Meeting to order, the President made the following INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.

In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the Managers are now prepared to make their Annual Report. Since our meeting one year ago, the Institution has been opened, and through the liberality of the contributors, the Managers have been enabled, not only to pay off the incumbrances on the “Home,” but also to provide for the comfortable support of the inmates who have been sheltered within its walls. These aged women have toiled through a long life, and supported themselves by honest industry; and it is believed their exemplary conduct will compare favorably with any class of the community who have been placed in similar circumstances.

But for the aid which has thus been generously afforded, all of these would probably have been tenants of the almshouse, or have suffered from the chilling blasts of poverty and neglect.

The origin of our Institution illustrates the importance of faithfulness in little things. An excellent woman, whose time is chiefly occupied in providing for her own support, was grieved that a valued domestic, with whom she had been acquainted from childhood, had, through infirmity, become a tenant of the almshouse. The poor woman became sick, and, as she felt her end approaching, sent for this kind friend. The summons was promptly obeyed; a conveyance was procured,—she was removed from the almshouse, and placed in a family where her wants were attended to by those immediately interested; and when her eyes 0004 4were closed in death, the means for her decent burial were supplied through her benefactor. The circumstances attending the case so wrought upon the feelings of this individual, that she sought the aid of some of her friends in the establishment of a Home for aged and Infirm colored persons in this city. An appeal was made to this Christian community, and the means were soon provided to open a Home upon a small scale.

The numerous applications for admission which the Managers have received, and are unable to grant, abundantly attest the need of such an Institution, and of increased accommodations; and they confidently trust that the time is not far distant, when the liberality of their fellow citizens will enable them to extend its advantages.

The Secretary then read the Report of the Managers for the past year, as prepared by a committee; which was approved, as follows, and directed to be printed, in conjunction with the subjoined resolutions in reference to the death of two of the Managers.

FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS.

One year ago, the contributors to our unpretending charity held their first Annual Meeting. We have now convened you to state briefly what has been done to carry out your benevolent intention in the founding of the Aged and Infirm Colored Peoples' Home.

Having secured the services of Miliscent Parvin as Matron, the Institution was opened in the early part of the second month of 1865. The views long entertained, that such an asylum for those advanced in years, among our respectable colored people, was needed, have been more than verified. The usefulness of the Home has been only limited by the narrow capacity of its walls. Twenty-one worthy colored women have found here that rest and comfort which their declining years made necessary, and which long and faithful service in the families of their more favored fellow-citizens rightfully demanded. Numbers more 0005 5would have gladly sought this quiet haven, had our ability been equal to our desires.

The Home was early sanctified by the presence of death. Our first inmate, Susan Silvey, was called away on the 23d of Fifth month last; and, on the 22d of Eleventh month, Charity Henry, one recently admitted, was also released.

We have great satisfaction in believing that the last hours of these aged women were solaced and comforted by the kind attentions of our Matron and other interested friends.

In the Fifth month last, Dr. James H. Wilson was appointed Physician to the Home. His period of service was short, his death occurring but a few months after. His kindness of heart eminently fitted him to minister to the real of fancied ailments of these poor people. Since that time, Dr. James Tyson has attended to the needs of the Institution in this respect.

The gratuitous services rendered by the physicians above named, must have been rich in those returns which are most highly prized by every generous heart.

Religious meetings have been regularly held in the Home, and, we believe, have been attended with profit. He who in all ages has condescended to be with the few who are gathered together to worship Him, has not left these poor women without a witness, that they might magnify his great and ever excellent name.

The financial condition of the Institution will be found exhibited in the Treasurer's Report, and, we trust, will be considered satisfactory. The mortgage on our Home has been paid off, and we are free from debt, with a moderate amount in the Treasury. It is greatly to be desired, however, that now, while our city is enjoying an exemption from financial trouble, we should provide for that time of need in our history which is sure to come. We should have a fund of at least ten thousand dollars at interest, to enable us to meet the emergencies of the future.

The kind interest of our friends has been largely shown in the donation of many useful and valuable articles for the furnishing of the Home and the comfort of its inmates. These will be noticed at the foot of the Treasurer's Report, so far as a list has been kept of them.

The Home was lately gladdened by tokens of sympathy and 0006 6love on the part of little children, whose Christmas savings were generously devoted to a festival of ices and flowers for these aged people.

Since we last met, two of our Managers have been removed from our midst,—Maurice Hall and Joshua Brown,—both prominent in the organization of the Home. Deeply interested in all that concerned it, their removal will be long and severely felt. Of the former it is not too much to say, that he was one of the chief promoters of this excellent charity.

When those whom we value, esteem, and honor, leave the ranks of the church militant to enter those of the church triumphant, we must count not only our loss, but their infinite gain. This view alone can render tolerable the loss of those whose absence from amongst us we now deplore.

RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MAURICE HALL AND JOSHUA BROWN. Whereas, In the Divine Providence, our friends Maurice Hall and Joshua Brown have been removed from their usefulness here to dwell in the mansions above; and whereas, it is fitting that we, who have been associated with them in the charge of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, should record our appreciation of their worth and services; therefore,

Resolved, That in the death of our brother, Maurice Hall, we feel the loss of one who was an early promoter of our Institution, and who has evinced his continued interest by a faithful performance of his duties as Manager; by his frequent visits of sympathy and for religious services with the aged inmates of our Home, entering into their dependent condition; and by words of counsel and encouragement, smoothing the pathway of these afflicted ones, standing on the brink of the tomb.

Resolved, That in Maurice Hall we beheld one gifted with superior talent, which, with the advantages of a more liberal education, (of which unchristian prejudice deprived him,) would have given him a prominent position in our community;—an humble Christian, desirous of doing his Master's will,—a true and tried friend, ever ready to reprove in love those who erred from the 0007 7path of rectitude,—a faithful counsellor,-a settler of differences,—a promoter of harmony amongst brethren;—in a word, a Christian gentleman.

Resolved, That our friend Joshua Brown was a man of integrity, commanding the confidence of those with whom he mingled; an humble yet sincere Christian, and one that was not puffed up, but manifested his religious convictions in a correct, pious life, striving rather to enter in by the straight gate, than to win the applause of the world.

We trust he has received the welcome of “Well done, good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”

Resolved, That these our friends, having both been preserved to a good old age, we cannot mourn for them; feeling assured that having done their day's work in the daytime, we can have no fear but that all is well, and that, the outward garment having been laid aside, they are now clothed with Heavenly robes, even for evermore.

LIST OF THOSE ADMITTED INTO THE HOME UP TO THIS TIME. Admitted. Age. Born. Susan Silvey, 3d mo. 7, 1865, 84, New Jersey. Amelia Webster,” 11, “89, Delaware. Sarah Hutchinson,” 16, “unknown, Delaware. Susannah E. Williams,” 16, “80, Pennsylvania. Phillis Smith,” “76, Maryland. Julianna Morris,” 24, “80, Maryland. Nancy Poulson,” “ unknown, Virginia. Dinah Rowan,” 25, “ Unknown. Sarah Boggs,” 29, “73, Maryland. Mary Edwards,” 25, “95, Africa. Sarah Easton, 4th mo. 25, 102, Virginia. Charlotte Crawford,” 29, “73, New Jersey. Abby W. Paul, 5th mo. 13,” 70, Massachusetts. Emma Poindexter, “ “80, West Indies. Charlotte Lane,” “unknown, Baltimore. Emeretta Murphy, “ 14, “72, New Jersey. Sarah Binns,” 20, “82, Philadelphia. Diana Pinkney, 6th mo. 16, “72, South Carolina. Esther Becket, 8th mo. 17,” 84, Maryland. Charity Henry, 9th mo. 20,” 70, Virginia. Phillis Johnson, 12th mo. 19, “unknown, Pennsylvania.

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BRIEF SKETCH OF SEVERAL OF THE INMATES. All of the above belong to the class proposed to benefit, having lived long lives of useful labor and respectability, and now in their old age being left without support, save that provided by kind friends. One of them, over 70 years of age, had been quite successful in life, having, after long service in a family, laid by several hundred dollars, with which to live upon. Her employer, who was also her banker, dying without a will, the executor refused her claim, for which she had no proof, and she was left penniless.

At this sad and unexpected turn of affairs, much of the old laborer's heart was sad, and it seemed as if the Home was prepared just in time to give her that of which she had been deprived. Another, aged 95 years, was born in Africa, and after living four or five years in Port au Prince, removed to our city, where she has worked ever since at cooking and nursing, these being her only means of support. One, born at Cape Henlopen, is now 102 years of age, and although her mind does not retain the vigor it evidently had at one time, she is still comparatively active in body. She has supported herself by washing for many years. Two others who were objects of special interest to several of our Board, each about eighty years of age, deserve notice. These lived together in the second and third stories of an old shanty in the lower part of the city. The two small rooms, which were there only home, were graced in front with a sort of portico, whose only virtue was its permitting in summer a breath of open air, for fresh it could not be called, and which seemed to be fully appreciated by these old residents. Here they would sit and sew carpet rags, which the one would walk after to Sixth and Market Streets, and return carrying them with her. Of course they earned but a pittance in this way. The visits of a few Friends sometimes increased their allowance, and enlivened the monotony of their lives.

A few minutes spent in conversation with these poor women at once assured us that “The Home,” where their declining days may be spent in honorable rest and peace, is indeed a blessing to them, and we can but wonder that the citizens of 0009 9Philadelphia have so long delayed the establishment of such a retreat.

The first who entered the Home as an inmate, was also the first to leave it for her long home. We remember this one well; for perhaps a week she was the only inmate, and although necessarily lonely under such circumstances, she expressed her thankfulness for the privilege of admission, and was certain, when others came, she should be very happy; others did come, and her expectations were realized.

Her age was 80; and after two or three days' sickness, her spirit was called away, we trust and believe, to the land where sin and sorrow are no more.

Appropriate exercises were held at the funeral, and the other inmates seemed much solemnized at this early parting with one of their number.

Quite a remarkable incident in our early history was the visit of one of the oldest women to the remains of our late President, when lying in state in Independence Hall. On that quiet Sabbath morning, that vast crowd, as if by tacit consent, gave place at once to the old gray-haired colored woman leaning upon her staff, and without delay she had the satisfaction of gazing upon one of the noblest benefactors of her race.

We are now in successful operation, and wish to express that the happiness we have experienced in seeing these old people so comfortable, has so enlarged our feelings, that we should like to extend these benefits to others, as we know of a number who are as needy and deserving as those already under our care.

Will not our friends interest themselves and others in this necessity; spread the knowledge of the institution among those who are as yet ignorant of its existence; invite them to visit it and see for themselves how eminently desirable it is, to preserve that happiness and contentment which are now so unmistakably the characteristics of its inmates, and to recognize, from the thankful spirit of these, that such institution are a development of Christianity, and that is more blessed to give than to receive?

The Treasurer then produced and read his report of the state of our finances during the year, as follows: 0010 10 TREASURER's REPORT. SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY, Treas., in acct. with Home for Aged Colored People.

DR. 1865. 1st mo. 12. Balance on hand, $ 28 13 7th “ 20. Interest on deposits, . 38 42 3d “8. Amount contributed for purchase of lots in Lebanon Cemetery for use of Home, 150 00 6th mo. 15. Amount of carpenter's bill, donated by him, . . . . 41 72 1866. 1st mo. 11. Amount of contributions since last report, including payments on acct. of admission, 5769 87 1st mo. 11. Interest on deposits, 7 66 ———— $6033 80 ———— “ “ 12. To balance brought down, $ 794 34

CR. 3d mo. 8. Amount paid for lots in Lebanon Cemetery, . . . . $ 150 00 6th “ 15 “ carpenter's bill, 41 72 8th “ 3 “ on acct. of mortgage, 2000 00 8th “ 25" mortgage in full, with interest,. . . 593 25 1866. 1st mo. 11. “ bills, printing, &c., since last report, 79 23 1st mo. “ “ tax and water rent on Home, 85 87 “ “ “ order of Board for monthly expenses, 2289 30 1st mo. 11. Balance at date, 794 34 ————- $6033 80 Having examined the above account, we find it correct. Alfred H. Love, Jacob C. White, Sr.

Philada., 1st mo. 11, 1866. In addition to the above, a sum of money was contributed through Ann Jess for the purchase of herring and pork. There was also a sum raised to pay for a new range in the house. As these amounts did not pass through the Treasurer's hands, they are not included in the Report.

After listening to the several Reports, as above, and pending the action of the Nominating Committee, which resulted in the 0011 11choice of Officers and Managers as noted on the first page, for the present year, the meeting was much interested by addresses from Wm. S. Pierce, Wm. J. Alston, and H. Ryland Warriner.

Wm. S. Pierce remarked that in listening to the notice of the death of two of our Managers in the first year of our history, he was forcibly reminded of the exhortation, “Work while it is day, for the night cometh, wherein no man can work.”

He noticed around him those who for thirty years and more had had their whole energies absorbed in the struggle which at last has consummated in the overthrow of slavery. And now he saw them engaged in lifting these same people, for whose freedom they had been laboring, above necessity.

The heathen, he remarked, cared not for the aged, and made for them no provision; their sympathies were expended upon other things,—and herein lies one prominent difference between heathenism and Christianity: the former were clear of all such charities, while the more Christianity predominates in any country, the more do Homes, benevolent societies, &c., abound.

A distinguishing trait of the colored race is their social disposition; in a peculiar degree, the hearts, the effects, and the homes of the colored people are open to each other.

This trait he illustrated by several anecdotes, especially that of Mungo Park, when alone in the forests of Africa, being cared for by native women, who sang over him their plaintive song, for his homeless and wifeless state.

Not able to take care of themselves! Those who make this absurd remark are not aware that in the centre of Africa are powerful nations, populous cities; who trade, and war, and carry on the machinery of government with immense energy.

After much more, he concluded with the remark, We need not lift the colored people; abundant experience proves this fact: we only need to stand out of their way, and they will lift themselves.

Wm. J. Alston being introduced, spoke with his usual modest and engaging eloquence. As an evidence of the need of such a Home as ours, he said that, in his experience as an humble ambassador of the Cross, those who were in the Home would 0012 12not on any account have gone to the almshouse; that they were mostly church members, who had, when able, not only supported themselves, but had contributed to the funds of their respective churches.

He enlarged upon the appropriateness of the text, “The poor ye have always with you.” The Saviour, he said, had left the poor among us as His representatives, in a peculiar manner; and that all who showed acts of kindness to these, did it really unto the Lord.

H. Ryland Warriner alluded to the fact that religion and morality both required that we should now, in every way, attempt to make amends for the gross injustice to the colored people for many years. The terrible cost of the bloody war through which we have passed demands that this question be carried on to completion.

He reviewed the fact that our Saviour had set us the example of serving; and that, as the master, so the servant: and that therefore we should serve our fellow, men, especially the poor, the aged, and the infirm.

He said that we had been deliberately educated to habits of unjust thought, upon the question of races.

That we needed to supplant these wrong notions by those of justice; that the nation need to be taught that what we need, and what we must have, is sympathy of heart for men, as men, everywhere and at all times.

CONSTITUTION.

Adopted Tenth Month 25th, 1864. For the relief of that worthy of class colored persons, who have endeavored through life to maintain themselves, but from various causes are finally dependent on the charity of others, an association is hereby organized under the name of The Home For Aged And Infirm Colored Persons.

Article I. The Officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall perform the duties usual to those positions; a Board of Managers of twenty—four, half of each sex; the twelve men constituting a committee to have charge of the real estate and financial concerns of the Home, and the women shall be a committee on its internal arrangements; unitedly, they shall make all needful rules and regulations, subject to the approval of the Association at its annual meeting, to which they shall submit a report of their proceedings. The Officers shall be, ex officio, members of the Board.

Article II. A Quorum of the Association shall be fifteen, and of the Managers ten. The Managers shall meet at least once in each month.

Article III. At each annual meeting, two Auditors shall be appointed to examine the Treasurer's account previous to its presentation at the next annual meeting, and certify to its correctness.

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Article IV. Respectable colored persons may be admitted into the Home, or boarded therein, with the consent of the Visiting Committee, in accordance with the rules which the Managers may adopt for the government of the Institution.

Article V. The terms of Membership of the Association shall be an annual contribution of Two dollars. The payment of Twenty-five dollars shall constitute Life-membership.

Article VI. The Association shall meet annually for the election of Officers and other business, on the second Fifth-day (Thursday) in the First month (January) of each year, at such time and place as may be agreed on; of which, two weeks' notice shall be given by the Managers.

Article VII. No alteration of this Constitution shall be made, except at an annual meeting of the Association by a majority of the members present and voting, each resident member being notified thereof, at least two weeks previous to the meeting.

BY-LAWS.

Article I. The Managers shall meet on the second Fourth-day every month, at 4 o'clock.

Article II. Special Meetings may be called by the Chairman, or at the request of any three members.

Article. III. All Reports of Committees shall be made to the Board in writing.

Article IV. The meetings of the Board shall be conducted according to the Rules of Order usual in similar bodies.

Article V. Standing Committees on the following subjects shall be appointed by the Chairman at the first meeting in each current year: 1st. A Committee of Management. 2d. A Committee on Property and Finance. 3d. A Committee on Supplies. 4th. A Committee on Religious Meetings. Article VI. The Committee of Management shall consist of the female members of the Board. They shall have a general supervision of the internal arrangements of the Home, and shall propose to the Board any regulations or measures which may be needed for its government. They shall divide themselves into the following sub-committees:

1st. A Visiting Committee of four, to be appointed monthly in rotation; any two of whom shall visit the Home twice in each week, and endeavor to be present once during meals. 0016 16They shall make themselves acquainted with the situation and wants of the inmates, generally direct the concerns of the family, and report their observations in a book provided for this purpose. They shall receive and enter applications for admission, and make the necessary inquiry in regard to the applicant, previous to the action of the Board thereon.

2d. A Reading Committee of four, to be appointed monthly, to visit the Home frequently, and read to the inmates from the Scriptures, or other suitable book, and also furnish reading matter for the Institution, and supervise any arrangements of an educational character.

3d. A Clothing Committee of four, who shall superintend the making and distribution of clothing, and give directions in regard to any industrial employments for the inmates.

Article VII. The Committee on Property and Finance shall consist of the male members of the Board, and shall have charge of the real estate and financial affairs of the Home.

Article VIII. The Committee on Supplies to consist of three persons, who, in conjunction with the Matron, shall make all necessary purchases for the Home.

Article IX. The Board shall appoint annually two physicians, to look after the health of the inmates.

Article X. Order of Business: 1. Calling the Roll. 2. Reading the Minutes. 3. Report of the Treasurer. 4. Unfinished Business. 5. Reports of Standing Committees. 6. Reports of Special Committees. 7. New Business.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HOME.

Rule 1. The Matron shall have the entire charge of the Home, and keep it in neat order under the direction of the Committee of Management. She is to enforce the Rules, be present at the meals, see that they are properly served up, and everything is on the table before the family are seated, that suitable nourishment is provided for the sick, and proper order observed at the table. She must be respectful and kind to every one in the Home, and attentive (without partiality) as their circumstances require. She shall promptly check any quarrelling or other improper conduct in the inmates, and, if necessary; report the same to the Visiting Committee. She shall keep a record of all articles sent to the Home, whether purchased or otherwise, and an exact account of all expenditures, and furnish the Committee with a monthly account thereof. She will be expected to go through the house about 9 o'clock, P.M., and see that all unnecessary fires and lights are extinguished.

Rule 2. No person will be admitted into the Home but such as bring satisfactory testimonials of the propriety of their conduct and the respectability of their character.

Rule 3. Those received into the Home must be at least fifty years of age, and shall pay to the Treasurer the sum of 50 dollars. This Rule may be varied from if so directed by the Managers.

Rule 4. Any colored persons being life members of this Association, who shall become so far reduced in their circumstances and physically disabled as to be fit subjects for admission into the 0018 18Home, shall have the preference over all others; and the sums which they may have paid into the Treasury shall be credited to them and deducted from the full charge of admission.

Rule 5. Any property or personal effects which an applicant may be possessed of must be made over for the benefit of the Home prior to their admission therein; and if any inherit property whilst in the Home, and prefer remaining, the said property must likewise be transferred to the Managers for the use of the Institution: all such transfers being recorded in a book kept for the purpose.

Rule 6. Colored persons over the age of 50, of respectable character, and furnishing satisfactory references, may be boarded in the Institution, upon such terms as the Managers may decide; but shall be subject to the same rules, and have no privileges different from the other inmates. Satisfactory security must be given for the regular payment of the board previous to their admission.

Rule 7. No boarder shall be received or continued in the Home to the exclusion of those entirely dependent. Two weeks' notice, however, must be given for the removal of any boarder.

Rule 8. A register shall be kept of the names of all applicants, the persons by whom they are recommended, their place of residence, and the report of the Visiting Committee thereon, and any other information that may be deemed important.

Rule 9. Those that are pensioners on any benevolent Institution or Society, it is expected will have their pensions continued to assist in their support, and that their funeral expenses shall be paid.

Rule 10. Those received into the Home will be cared for without other expense during their lives, provided the Managers have the funds.

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Rule 11 The inmates are prohibited from soliciting aid outside of the Institution.

Rule 12. After rising in the morning, and again before retiring at night, all who are of ability shall be assembled in a suitable room, and a chapter from the Bible read to them, after which an opportunity shall be afforded for silent or vocal worship.

Rule 13. Religious meetings shall be held in the House on the first day of the week, at 10 1/2 o'clock, A.M., and 4 o'clock, P.M., for those unable or not desirous of attending elsewhere.

Rule 14. Any one of the inmates may be visited (with their consent) for religious purposes at any suitable time, but if a religious opportunity is desired with all of the family, it must be first approved by at least two of the Managers.

Rule 15. A bell will be rung ten minutes before each meal, when all who are able will repair to the dining-room. When seated, a suitable pause shall be observed before eating.

Rule 16. The sick or infirm will be accommodated with meals in their own rooms, but all others will be expected to take them at the general table.

Rule 17. It will be expected that all who are capable will make their own beds, and sweep their rooms early every morning; such as are not will have it done for them.

Rule 18. The inmates are expected to sew, knit or do any other service for the benefit of the Home of which they are capable.

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Rule 19. Any of the inmates desiring to visit their friends, must give information to the Matron as to the length of their stay, and where they may be found, so as to prevent any uneasiness on their account.

Rule 20. If any of the friends of the inmates present articles for individual use or for general distribution, the same must be placed in charge of the Matron and furnished at her discretion.

Rule 21. No stimulants or liquors to be used in the Home unless ordered by a physician, and then to be administered only by the Matron.

Rule 22. No person will be permitted to interfere or find fault with the Matron. Any complaint should be made to the Managers for their action.

Rule 23. All visitors shall be properly treated and shown through the Home, especially those visiting for religious purposes. Visitors will not be admitted before 10, A.M., or after 5, P.M., except in special cases.

Rule 24. The strictest attention must be paid by each one of the family to these Rules. For the first and second offence, the Matron will admonish the offender; for a third, she will complain to the Visiting Committee; and for a fourth, removal from the Home, if so directed by the Board.

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LIFE MEMBERS. PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. David Scull, Joseph Bacon, David Scull, Jr., Joshua Francis Fisher, Lemuel Coffin, Joseph G. Henszey, Sarah Phipps, Henry M. Laing, M.C. Cope, Anna T. Laing, Stephen Smith, (annually) Mary Ann Morris, Israel H. Johnson, George D. Parrish, Joshua B. Howell, Hannah W. Richardson, Seth B. Stitt, Rebecca White, Mary D. Brown, William Still, Mary Jeanes, Mrs. Mifflin Wistar, Phillips Brooks, Thomas Williamson, Israel Morris, Dr. Geo. B. Wood, A.D. Jessup, Dillwyn Parrish, A.M. Kimber, Susan M. Parrish, Eliz. W. Parrish, John Welsh, Lewis R. Ashurst, Mary Ann Derbyshire, R.W. Ryers, Elizabeth Horner. Lucy Taylor, SINCE LAST REPORT. Abraham Barker 25.00 Dr. J. Rhea Barton 100.00 Saml. Bancroft 25.00 Adolph E. Borie 50.00 Mary Bacon, (Marshall St.) 25.00 James Bromley 25.00 John Carter 50.00 M.L. Dawson 25.00 Ann Derbyshire 25.00 Henry Cope 50.00 Alfred Cope 50.00 J.P. Crozer 100.00 Thomas Earp 25.00 Charles Ellis 25.00 Betsy Freeman 30.00 Alexander Fullerton 25.00 J.G. Fell 50.00 Henry Gordon 25.00 E.P. Gurney 50.00 Saml. Jeanes 50.00 Rachel Johnson 50.00 Margaret Jones 25.00 Rachel Johnson 25.00 Joshua T. Jeanes 50.00 M.A. Longstreth 25.00 Catharine R. Laing 25.00 Catharine H. Truman 25.00 Kate M. Laing 25.00 George T. Laing 25.00 J.S. Lovering 100.00 Richard M. Marshall 50.00 A.K. Massey 27.00 Wm. R. Maxfield 25.00 Jos. Mansfield 25.00 Thos. Mellor 50.00 Daniel Neall 50.00 Sarah Phipps 100.00 Chas. W. Poultney 25.00 A.L. Pennock 25.00 Evan Randolph 25.00 Enos Sharpless, per John P Crozer 100.00 Saml.R. Shipley 25.00 Wm. P. Sharpless 25.00 Stephen Smith 50.00 Joseph P. Smith .25.00 Sarah S. Truman 25.00 Jos. M. Truman, Jr 25.00 Alexander Whildin, Sr 25.00 Jacob C. White 25.00 John Welsh 100.00 Saml. Welsh 100.00 George A. Wood 25.00 S. Morris Waln 25.00 Franklin S. Wilson 25.00 Wm. Welsh 50.00 Esther F. Wistar 50.00 Ellis H. Yarnall 25.00 0022 22 ANNUAL MEMBERS AND CONTRIBUTORS. Collection through Wm. J. Alston $ 1.00 Sam'l Allen, of Haddonfield... 3.00 Anne C. Alston 2.00 Robert Adger 2.00 S. Allen 2.00 Sarah T. Allen 2.00 S.T. Auge 10.00 M. Balderston 2.00 Benjamin B. Barton 10.00 Ann Boulden 4.50 Thos. H. Bolding 2.00 John and Jas. Bromley 10.00 Hannah A. Buckley 2.00 Hannah M. Buckley 2.00 Lazear Brown 4.50 Jane Bonstead 2.00 Mrs. Buffum 50 Henrietta Bowers 2.00 Eleanor Brinton 5.00 Estate of De Benneville Brown, 500.00 Wm. I. Burton 2.00 Eliz'h. S. Burton 2.00 Mrs. Wm. Bucknell 5.00 Caroline Burton 2.00 R.T. Buck 2.00 Elizabeth Bromley 10.00 David Bowser 5.00 Joseph Bacon 10.00 Jas. Bustill 2.00 Con. Box 54 Bethel Sabbath School 25.00 Blind Tom 20.00 Box in House 6.85 Anne Bickel 1.00 Elizabeth Bias 2.00 Box 65 M.A. Bettle 5.00 M. Balderston 3.00 Sarah Bacon 5.00 Wm. Cutchen 5.00 Cash, per C.M 1.00 “ 1.00 “ 1.00 “ 5.00 “ 5.00 “ 5.00 “ 5.00 Mrs. John P. Crozer 5.00 Cash, per C.M 5.00 “ 5.00 Anna Clothier 2.00 John E. Carter 5.00 Caroline W. Carter 5.00 Elizabeth Clothier 1.00 Harriet Cooper 2.00 Cash, per Elizabeth Harris. 1.00 African M.E. Church Fair 20.03 Francis Crosberry 2.00 Cash 1.00 Francis R. Cope 20.00 Cash 10.00 Anna B. Crew 2.00 Cash from Several Persons 12.05 Cash, per H. Gordon 5.00 Cash 50 Emlen Corr 2.00 Elizabeth B. Chase 2.50 Cash, per Helen Johnson 2.00 Thos. Channock, per H.G 5.00 St. Thomas' Church 1.00 Joseph P. Cooper 2.00 Cash 5.00 B.B. Craycross & Co 1.00 Eunice Collins 1.00 Cash, J.M 25.00 Susan Canaday 2.00 Mrs. Cook 2.00 Collection, Bethel Church 77.00 Elizabeth Cole 2.00 “ 1.00 Cash 20.00 E.W. Clark 10.00 Cash 2.00 “ 1.00 “ 10.00 Isaiah Cropper 2.00 Rachel Cornish 2.00 Cash 5.00 “ 1.00 “ 20.00 Chapman 1.00 G. Coles 10.00 Mrs. Cook 10.00 A.E. Carey 2.50 Sarah M. Douglas 5.00 Elizabeth S. Derry 2.00 0023 23Sarah Davis 2.00 Martha Dodgson 5.00 Thos. Davis 2.00 Mrs. John Drew 2.00 Wm. Evans, Jr 10.00 Jacob M. Ellis 2.00 Sarah Emerson 2.00 Theodore Earp 5.00 Evan T. Ellis 5.00 A Friend, through C.M. Shipley 500.00 Abram Fields 2.00 A Friend 1.00 Sarah Logan Fisher 5.00 Mary Frisby 2.00 M.B. Fletcher 1.00 F. Fell 5.00 Cynthia E. French 1.00 A Friend .25 Mary Fields 2.00 John Gibson 10.00 Eliza Gibbons 10.00 E.B. Garrigues 2.00 Mary Grew 5.00 Sarah Gordon 5.00 Letitia Galloway 4.00 Thos. Garrett 10.00 Peter Gardiner 2.00 M.A. De W. Howe 10.00 J.C. Henry & Co >5.00 A.M. Herkness 5.00 J.W. Heins 2.00 Alice Hudson 5.00 Elizabeth Harris 10.00 Benj. Hopper 2.00 J.B. Harrison 20.00 Alice Hudson 2.00 Mary J. Hopkins 1.00 Ely Harris 1.00 William Hawkins 2.00 Matilda Hankinson 2.00 Elizabeth Howell 2.00 Ruth Harding 2.00 Elizabeth Harris 3.00 Benj. Hill 5.00 Keziah Hayhurst 1.00 W.H. Hickman 2.00 A Colored Association, through S. Douglas 7.50 Ann Jess 2.00 Rachel W. Jones 4.00 Ann Jess 2.00 Robt. S. Johnson 5.00 Rachel T. Jackson 2.00 R.J.J., per C.M 5.09 J.R. Ingersoll 5.00 Helen Johnson 10.00 Clementine G. John 2.00 J. Jackson 5.00 Mary Jackson 2.00 Benj. Johnson 5.00 Rachel T. Jackson 2.00 Esther S. Justice 5.00 Wm. P. Jones 5.00 Robt. S. Johnson 5.00 Wm. W. Justice 10.00 Fanny Jackson 2.00 Mary Jeanes 10.00 Anne T. Jeanes 5.00 Samuel Jeanes 20.00 Jones, Barnes & Co 5.00 Mary Koellner 2.50 Harriet D.B. Keim 2.00 J.B.L. & Co 5.00 Mrs. W.D. Lewis 5.00 Dr. Francis W. Lewis 2.00 Henry M. Laing 5.00 Anna T. Laing 5.00 A.H. Love 2.00 Hannah Lippincott 2.00 Thos. Longstreth 2.00 Peter D. Lewis 3.00 Joseph Lea 5.00 Rebecca O. Levis 3.00 Isabella J. Lippincott, per D.P 20.00 M.A. Longstreth 25.00 Member W. Alston's Church.... 5.00 Sarah Marshall 20.00 Mary Marshall 20.00 Edward Maule 15.00 Ellen Mather 2.00 Mary Ann Marshall 10.00 Merrihew & Son 5.00 H. MacKintosh .5.00 Wm. Moore 1.00 M.A. Marshall 5.00 Rachel W. Moore >10.00 Margaret Mitchell 5.00 Hannah Mitchell 2.00 Lucretia Mott 20.00 Grace Mapps 2.00 Sarah Marshall 10.00 Mary Marshall 10.00 Richard M. Marshall >20.00 Caspar Morris 10.00 Jas. Mott 10.00 Lucretia Mott 10.00 E.J. Morris 2.00 0024 24Emma Newbold 10.00 Lydia Newbold 5.00 Mary Newbold 5.00 Dr. Jos. Parrish 5.00 Martha B. Pearson 3.00 Joseph Perot 2.00 John Price 2.00 Elizabeth Parker 2.00 Thos. Partridge 5.00 Hannah Proctor 2.00 Sarah Phipps .10.00 H.R.P 1.00 Mary Peters 10.00 Mary Parkinson 1.00 Thos. H. Powers 10.00 James Prosser 5.00 Sarah Phipps 20.00 Rowland Parry .00 Sarah Phipps 10.00 Thos. W. Price 20.00 C. Newlin Pierce 2.00 Sarah Parrish 5.00 Sarah C. Passmore 2.00 George W. Robbins 2.00 Julianna Randolph 10.00 Charles D. Reed 5.00 Mary A. Richardson 2.00 Mrs. Rockhill 2.00 Charles D. Reed 10.00 Sales of Articles by Judy Morris, A. Poulson and D. Lewis 3.00 Martha Shoemaker 1.00 Anne Shoemaker 2.00 William Stapler 5.00 Ruth Sewell 2.00 S.F.S 5.00 Dr. Wm. Savery .00 Mary Shaw 2.00 Benj. Shoemaker 5.00 Sarah Stokes 2.00 Mary Ann Shaw 5.00 Letitia Stitt 2.00 Mrs. J. Sergeant 6.50 Lewis R. Seymour 10.00 Catharine Simpson 2.00 H.W. Sterling 10.00 Nathan Summons 2.00 Joseph Scattergood 10.00 Osbourn Spriggs 1.00 Sarah Smith 3.00 Joseph Trotter 20.00 Sarah Tilghman 5.00 Sally S. Truman 2.00 Tengrass 2.00 C.B.T 5.00 J.M. Truman, Jr 10.00 Mary S. Truman 2.00 Mary M. Truman 2.00 Anne Waln 10.00 John Wise 5.00 Jerry Walker 5.00 Sarah Wilkins 2.00 Ann H. Wood 5.00 Isaiah C. Wear 2.00 Horatio C. Wood 20.00 Lukens Webster 5.00 Rachel Wheaton 3.00 T. Wagner 10.00 Mrs. T. Wagner 10.00 Anabella C. Wistar 5.00 Lydia White 2.00 Elizabeth White 2.00 Ann F. Wheeler 2.00 Sarah Wilkins 1.00 Robert Wilson 2.00 Phoebe M. Way 10.00 Henry Williams 2.00 Julia Wilson 2.00 John R. White 5.00 Samuel S. White, per D.P 10.00 Mrs. Dolly Wallace 5.00 Lydia White 5.00 Ann B. Williams 5.00 Rachel Wheaton 2.00 E. Weaver 2.00 C.S. Wood 10.00 Wm. Whipper 5.00 Deborah F. Wharton 20.00 Wm. Young 4.00 Emma Yarnall 5.00 Several Friends at Merion, thro' Aaron Roberts 23.50 The following sums were contributed for the purchase of Burials lots in Lebanon Cemetery, for the use of the Institution:— Mary D. Brown $100.00 Esther F. Wistar 50.00 Jacob C. White 180.00

Several contributions having been received at the Annual Meeting and since that date, the names of the Contributors are included in this list; so that the total does not agree with the amount in the Treasurer's account.

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PAID ADMISSION FEES. Sarah Boggs 30.00 Esther Becket, per E. Hankinson 25.00 A. Webster, per Wm. Colhoun, 30.00 Charlotte Crawford 30.00 Mary Edwards, per H.J .40.00 Emma Poindexter, per Caroline Smith 30.00 Sarah Easton, per Mary Ann Morris 40.00 Sarah Hutchinson 30.00 Phillis Johnson 50.00 Charlotte Lane 30.00 Julia Morris 40.00 Emeretta Murphy 30.00 Nancy Poulson 40.00 Diana Pinckney 30.00 Abbey W. Paul 30.00 Dinah Rowan 30.00 Susan Silver 30.00 Phillis Smith 30.00 Charity Henry, per E.J. Cook....40.00 Sarah Binns, per Rebecca Elmslie 78.00 Susannah E. Williams 30.00

DONATIONS. Two pair of blinds and 2 bedsteads, from Jos. Forster. China ware, from Wm. Dorsey, valued at $24.63. Two blank books, from Uriah Hunt & Son. Stationery, from Jacob Smedley, Jr. Wooden ware, from A.H. Franciscus, $25 per P.H. Henszey. Eight Chairs, from Elizabeth Farnum. Bedstead and 4 chairs, from Priscilla H. Henszey. Ironing table, from a Friend, per P. Henszey. Door mat, from Jacob Elfreth. Half barrel soft soap, 25 lbs. hard soap, from Jos. Elkinton & Son, $4.25 Sundry hardware, from R. and W.C. Biddle & Co., per P.H. Henszey. Sundry articles of tin ware, from Wm. Thomason, per P.H. Henszey. Two tables, $9. Stair carpet, from a friend through Mary Shaw. Three wash bowls and pitchers, from Mrs. Tyndale. Tea kettle, boiler coal shovel, &c., from Wm. Still. Bedstead and bureau. $9 1/2. A comfortable, from S. and M. Breed. Three bedsteads and stove. A bedstead, from Mary Pennock. One pair of sheets, from Eliza Corson. Stove, from Emily B. Smyth. Sundry articles of clothing. Several articles of furniture, from Widows' Home, Cherry St. Tin ware, from Geo. R. Johnson and T. Butler. Stove, cupboard and chairs, from Penn. Abolition Society. Part worn matting, from Spring Garden Institute. Bedstead and chairs, from S. Parrish. Sofa, from Wm. Heacock. China ware, from Edward Snowden. Ironing table and looking-glass, from Sarah Parrish. Twelve pounds of coffee, from Merritt and Hunter. 0026 26Half dozen butter plates, from Mrs. Gordon. China ware, from James Steel. Stove, from Wm. Still. Sundry articles of tin ware, from Isaac S. Williams & Co. Liberal donation of drugs, from Thos. J. Husband. Sofa, &c. from A.M. Kimber. Rocking chair, from M.A. Shaw. Twenty five pound curled hair, from Chas. Delany. Three shad, from Clayton Miller. One thousand oysters, from Jos. M. Truman, Jr. Castor, 3 jars and pillows, from Priscilla H. Henszey. Rocking chair, stove, carpet, &c from Ann Jess and E.J. Morris. Shad and pies, from Ann Laws. Half bushel dried apples, from Elizabeth Harris. Door mat, from Maurice Hall. Six bibles and 30 testaments, from Samuel Bettle. Sacrament cup and hymn book, from Maurice Hall. Cake, from a Friend. Trimmings, from Elton B. Gifford, $10.01. Husk mattrass, from Elizabeth Farnum. Two shad, from Henry Gordon. Donation box, from Isaac S. Williams. Five dozen eggs, from Mary Shaw. Biscuits, from Alice Hudson. Two bed screens, from Maurice Hall. Drugs, from John M. Maris. Four tons coal, from Friends' Fuel Association for the Poor. Two Quilts, from Emiline Corr. Two head handkerchiefs, from Hannah Meade. Two pairs of stockings, from Celia Freeman. Two cakes, from Wm. J. Alston. One pound cheese, from Ann Laws. Two tables, table covers and other useful articles, from Margaret S. Price. Sundry acceptable articles, from Turner's Lane Hospital, through Jane Mather. Six Quarts of strawberies, from Miss M. Peters. Six" with sugar, from Maurice Hall. Four" “ from Sarah Davis. Three" “ from Susan Faucet. Seven" “ from Clayton Miller. Ten pound of sugar, 1 gallon of whiskey, from Jacob Freas. Cake, from Mrs. Alston. Ten cans of peaches, from Wm. Still. Fruit, from Elizabeth Harris. Half dozen porter, from Dr. Jas. H. Wilson. Window shades, from Alice Hudson. Cakes, from Sarah Stokes. Twenty five pound sugar, from Jos. M. Truman, Jr. Hanging basket, from Sarah Parrish. Eight pound butter, from Francis Turner. Articles of clothing, per Theodore J. Donley. Vegetables, from Elizabeth Harris. One basket of peaches and 1 of tomatoes, from Henry Gordon. Basket of peaches, from Lewis Seymour. Portrait of President Lincoln, from Henry M. Laing. Sweet potatoes, from Mrs. Augustine. 0027 27Box of clothing, from estate of Sarah Pearson. Twenty four pair of slippers, through Henry Gordon. Ice, from Chas. S. Carpenter & Co., Fruit, from Clayton Miller. Ferry tickets, from Dillwyn Parrish. One basket sweet potatoes, from Mrs. Augustine. Four baskets fruit and vegetables, from Henry M. Laing. Corn and pears, from Ephraim T. Haines, Jr. Jar of Tamarinds, from Mrs. Clayton Miller. Cakes, from Mary Sneades. Corn, tomatoes, &c., from Elizabeth Harris. Medicines, from R.A. Hance. Sweet potatoes and pies, from Ann Laws. Four quarts lima beans, from Elizabeth Harris. One basket white potatoes, from Franklin Turner. Six mackerel, from Priscilla H. Henszey. Articles for house, from Sarah Phipps, $2.00. Five pound rice and coffee pot, from Ann Laws. Two and a half bushels potatoes, 7 cabbages, &c., from [?] Six tea plates, from Helen Johnson. Four Mugs and 3 tumblers, from a storekeeper in South [?] Coffee Pot, from Ann Laws. Bedstead, sofa and stove, from Elizabeth Clements. To purchase articles for an inmate, $1.00, through M. Shaw Three bottles of ale, from Catharine Johnson. Two pounds cheese, from Ann Laws. Preserves, from Rebecca Elkinton, (Pine St.) Two comfortables and carpets, from Rebecca Elkinton, ([?] Twenty pound rice, 1 pound of tea, from Abram Fields. One bushel of turnips, from Elizabeth Harris. One basket of sweet potatoes, from Henry Gordon. Tea biscuits, from Ann Laws. Half peck cranberries, from Ann Jess. Easy chair and vegetables, from Deborah Wharton. Chamber furniture, from Turner's Lane Hospital, Jane [?] Twelve pound sponge cake, from Mrs. Cooke, (Walnut St.) One barrel of flour, from Rev. Wm. Moore and other friend Four quarts of lima beans, through M. Shaw. Useful articles of clothing, from Rebecca Shinn. Portrait of Maurice Hall, from Catharine M. Shipley. Pepper Sauce, from Margaretta Elliott. One chicken, 1 pound of butter, from Madame Augustine. Four books, from T. Elwood Chapman. Half barrel soft soap, 30 pounds hard soap, from Jos. and [?] ton valued at $5.25 Ten pound of tea, from Joshua C. Jenkins & Co. Two pound of tea. Box of baking soda and 2 pounds of coffee, valued at $1.70. One dozen knives and forks, from Justice & Steinmetz. Hams, from Troth & Brothers, valued at $6.00. Sofa, from Samuel Bettle. Barrel of sugar, from Mrs. Gordon, Thomson, Howell, Laws Carving knife and fork, from Mrs. Gordon. Barrel of salt herring, from C.P. Knight & Brothers. Easy chair and bed chair, from Mary Bettle. Barrel of hominy and bag of Indian meal, through Ann Jess 0028 28Turkey, from Mrs. Stephen Smith. Turkey, turnips, scrapple and mince pies, from Lucretia Mott. One pair of chicken. 1 1/2 dozen eggs, quarter of lamb, 2 pounds of butter from Madam Augustine. 171 pennies, from Maggie Augustine, the savings of a colored child 8 years old, being 1 year's spending money. One pair of chickens, turnips and other acceptable articles, frm Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, Hestonville. Turkey and mince pies, from Mrs. Clayton Miller. Basket of apples, from Lewis Seymour. Turkey and Biscuits, from Mrs. Mary Sneades. Apples and candies, from Elizabeth Haines. Ten pounds of butter, from Mary Shaw. Five pounds sponge cake, from Henry M. Laing. Five bags of potatoes, George D. Parrish. Ginger-bread, from Eliza Chavers. Six pounds of grapes, 2 boxes of figs, from Wm.Still. Biscuit, from Sarah Douglass. Two pies, from Ann Laws. Four pies, through Helen Johnson. Lots of books, from Mrs. Charles S. Wood. Turkey, from Joshua Coppuck, Ohio. Seventeen flannel garments, from Sarah Phipps, through M. Shaw. Several pairs of stockings, through Alice Hudson. Five aprons and 3 head handkerchiefs, through Mary Shaw. Portrait of Maurice Hall, (executed by F. Gutekunst, 704 Arch Street.) from Hettie F. Wistar. Oysters, from Jos. M. Truman, Jr. From several persons, for the purchase of 400 pounds of pork, through Ann Jess, $60.00. A supper on New Year's evening to the inmates, by two children, Katey and George T. Laing. Six tons of coal, from Grandom Institution. Donation of drugs, from Wm. H. Hickman.

Donations since the Annual Meetings. One dress and shawl, from Deborah F. Wharton. One piece of gray flannel, 1 piece of tape, 3 yards of muslin, 1 dozen of cotton, from Sarah and Mary Marshall. One pound of butter, from Mrs. Bustill. Five yards of canton flannel, through Mary Shaw. Several barrels for kindling, from Robert Wiltbank. A car load Schuylkill coal, from Cain, Hacker & Cook.