THE ANNUAL MEETING

The Fifth Annual Meeting was held in the Hall of the Franklin Institute, Seventh street below Market, on Fifth-day evening, 1st mo. 14th, 1869, Dillwyn Parrish, President, in the chair.

After a period of silence, Benjamin Tanner offered up a prayer that this institution, whose Annual Meeting was now convened, might be blessed.

After brief remarks by the President, the Annual Report of the Board of Managers, also the Treasurer's Report, was read and referred to the Board, (to be selected this evening) for publication.

FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT.To the Contributors of the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, the Board of Managers make this their Fourth Annual Report:

In the report presented at the Annual Meeting of last year, a doubt was expressed respecting the advisability of attempting either any enlargement of the present building, or of making purchase of a larger property. The applications for admission, however, having greatly increased, and many pressing cases for relief coming to their notice, the managers felt unable to withstand the pressure, and it was therefore concluded, as the most expedient course for the time being, to make some extension of the present building.

At a meeting held in the Sixth month, a special committee was appointed to ascertain the cost of altering the back building and of extending it the full depth of the lot. Their report being 00044satisfactory to the Board, a contract was entered into with Nathan W. Ellis, builder, who completed the addition agreed upon and had it ready for occupation by the beginning of the Twelfth month. The total cost of this improvement was nearly fifteen hundred dollars, and was paid for out of the Fund which had been specially reserved for building purposes. The heavy expenditure hereby incurred, and the low state of the finances for current expenses--which will appear from the Treasurer's report--make it again incumbent upon us to request the solid remembrances of all interested in what we believe to be a truly good work.

The number of inmates of the Home, which at the time of our last report was 18, is now 24. The number of deaths during the year was four; of admissions 10.

Those who have died during the last year were:--

Nancy Poulson, deceased Second mo. 3d, aged 89. She was one of two early admitted into the Home, whose suffering condition in a dismal, smoky room in a court was spoken of in a former report, and strongly impressed some of the early movers in this cause, with the need of such an institution. Sarah Binns, deceased Fifth mo. 27th, aged 85. She was received as a boarder, almost helpless from rheumatism, and endured great suffering, until by death released from her misery. Elizabeth Van Orkey, deceased Sixth mo. 19th, aged 55, and was buried at Allentown, N.J. She was one who had been admitted during the year, and throughout her illness was treated with kindness and attention by the inmates. Ann Black, deceased 10th mo. 26th, at the age of 82.

Notwithstanding there have been more-than the usual number of deaths, the health of the inmates (taking into consideration the infirmities incident to old age,) has been good. We would again recur to the efficient services of Dr. James Collins, whose promptness in attending to our inmates, calls for the thanks of all interested in the institution.

It may be of interest, also, to state here, that the whole number of those who have been admitted to the Home since its organization has been thirty-three; the number deceased, nine; leaving therein, as before stated, twenty-four. Of the whole 00055number, the age of the youngest was 54 years, while the oldest had attained to the patriarchal age of 108, or just double that of the former. When admitted, two were between 50 and 60 years; two between 60 and 70; eleven between 70 and 80; twelve between 80 and 90; two between 90 and 100; and one beyond five-score; giving an average age of 80. All the years of the twenty-four now living would, if aggregated, carry us back through the ages to that very generation when the Savior of men, in the narrow borders of Palestine, taught his disciples that the law of Love and Charity extended not merely between the Jordan and the sea, but must needs be as boundless as the universe!

Religious meetings have been held, with few exceptions, on every First-day.

Thomas G. Allen, a clergyman of the Episcopal persuasion, was in the practice of attending on one First-day each month, and evinced much interest in the welfare of the inmates. During the past summer he was summoned to his everlasting home, to receive, as we trust, the reward of a well-spent life. Some benevolent ladies also hold a monthly prayer-meeting with the inmates, and religious opportunities have been had at other times by members of various denominations. Sometimes, when it occurred that no clergymen or other interested persons was present, they assembled alone and offered up thanksgiving and praise to the Father of all.

Their daily behavior has been in the main satisfactory, most of them exhibiting a grateful appreciation of the benefit received by being inmates.

In the Fifth month our former Matron relinquished her position, and Ann W. Laws, who had been connected with the institution since its organization, was appointed to succeed her. The interest she has ever manifested in the success of the Home is further exemplified in the faithful discharge of her duties, and in the economy of her expenditures.

On Christmas evening, one of the Managers, in pursuance of his usual practice, at his own expense, gave a social entertainment at the Home, which was attended by a number of the friends of the institution, and proved very gratifying to the inmates.

Donations have not been as numerous as in some former years, but it is proper that we should not omit the expression of our thanks to those who continue to remember us in this way.

In conclusion, we would add, as has been already intimated in part, that the enlargement of the building, and the increase of inmates consequent thereupon, will necessarily enlarge our needs, and we hope our friends will manifest an additional interest in the replenishment of an exhausted treasury, and also in donating articles that "never come amiss" in the practical working of an institution such as ours.

Signed on behalf of the Board,STEPHEN SMITH, Chairman.Jos. M. TRUMAN, Jr., Secretary. Philadelphia, 1st mo. 13th, 1869.

TREASURER'S REPORT.SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY, Treas., in account with Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons.

DR.1868.1st mo.8. To cash on hand, as per last report,$ 104 20"mo. 15To interest on 5-20 bond,80 00 7th mo. 15. To interest on 5-20 bond,81 48 8th mo. 24. To amount received from sale of $1000 5-20 bond, 1072 50 10th mo. 21. To amount received from sale of $500 5-20 bond,550 00 11th mo. 12. To sale of old furniture,9 00 "mo. 30. To return freight Reading Railroad Co., . . . 8 9412th mo. 31. To interest on deposit account for the year, . .11 53 "mo. 31. To board of inmates,81 00 mo. 31. To admission fees, 425 00 1869. 1st mo. 13. To subscriptions for the year,2399 93--------$4823 58

CR.1869.1st mo. 13. By orders for support of the Home during current year,$2380 75 orders of Building Committee,1442 16water-rent and taxes for 1868,53 42cash on hand,947 25----------$4823 58 SAMUEL R. SHIPLEY, Treasurer.

Having examined the foregoing account and compared it with the vouchers, I find it correct.ALFRED H. LOVE, Auditor.

A paper prepared by counsel, directing the Treasurer, who now holds the property in trust, to execute a deed conveying the same to the Corporation, was read, and, on motion, unanimously adopted.

A committee was appointed to bring forward names of persons suitable for officers and managers of the Corporation for the ensuing year. They subsequently reported those printed on the second page, who were approved by the meeting.

Lucretia Mott urged upon those present that we are "verily guilty concerning our brother," and efforts such as this are but a small return for the wrongs done to the colored people.

Frances E.W. Harper endorsed what had been said. We have the words of our Saviour, "The poor ye have always with you," and it is our duty to care for them wherever found. She urged upon those of her own class to help themselves. Let each one occupy the position to which they are suited, without a feeling of dissatisfaction, remembering we are not all called to the same things.

The colored man should aim to be represented not merely politically, but in every department of science, art and literature. Unless he exerts himself, he must expect to be left behind or trampled under foot.

We must educate our children, and prepare them to take their place in the coming age, and not be like the Indian, dying out rather than taking position among the races of the western world.

Samuel R. Shipley referred to the present age as one in which we look beyond the mere care of our own bodies, and this institution is one of the evidences that there is a better appreciation of the requirements of the religion of Christ.

Benj. Tanner remarked that it had been said that Christianity is a failure, but this meeting was a manifestation of one of the 00088bright sides of our religion. Paul said we should be zealous of good works, and here is the gist of the matter.

Wm. F. Mitchell was glad to hear the key-note uttered at the beginning of the meeting, that this was not a favor, but a duty.

His former residence at Nashville, while engaged in organizing freedmen's schools, had impressed him with the debt we owe to this forgiving race, and he related some interesting incidents connected with his residence among the freedmen, insisting that while any of the suffering entailed by slavery existed, our duty should be considered as not accomplished.

Remarks were made by others in attendance, to the same purport.

CHARACTER OF INCORPORATION.Whereas the undersigned Citizens of this Commonwealth have, together with other Citizens, associated for the purpose of establishing in the City of Philadelphia a Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons, and are desirous of being incorporated agreeably to the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, entitled "An Act to confer on certain Associations of the Citizens of this Commonwealth the powers and immunities of Corporations or bodies politic in the law;" They therefore declare the following to be the objects, articles and conditions of their said Association, agreeably to which they desire to be incorporated, viz.:

TITLE.1st. This Association shall be called "The Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons."

OBJECT.2d. The object of this Association shall be the relief of that worthy class of colored persons who have endeavored through life to maintain themselves, but from various causes are finally dependent upon the charity of others.

Articles and Conditions.3d. The officers shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, who shall perform the duties usual to those positions, and a Board of Managers, twenty-four in number, who 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.

4th. A quorum of the Association shall be fifteen, and of the Managers, ten. The Managers shall meet at least once in each month.

5th. 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 report as to its correctness.

6th. Respectable colored persons may be admitted into the 001010Home 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.

7th. 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.

8th. 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.

9th. The clear yearly income of real and personal estate held by the Association shall not at any time exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars.

10th. The Association shall have power to make by-laws not inconsistent with this Charter nor the laws of the land, and to alter and annul the same at pleasure, and a failure to elect officers at any time shall not dissolve this Corporation.

11th. If any Manager shall die or resign, the vacancy may be filled by the election, at a stated meeting of the Board of Managers, of one to serve in his stead until the next annual meeting of the Association.(Signed)Stephen Smith,Wm. C. Longstreth,Saml. R. Shipley, Henry M. Laing,Jos. M. Truman, Jr.,Jacob C. White, Sr.,Dillwyn Parrish,Thomas Mather,Henry Gorden.In the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Philadelphia.

In the matter of the incorporation of "The Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons."

And now, this second day of December, A. D., 1867, the Articles of Incorporation of "The Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons" having been heretofore, to wit, on the thirteenth day of November, A. D., 1867, filled in the Office of the Prothonotary of said Court, and due notice having been inserted 001111in a newspaper printed in said County, in due conformity to law, therefore, on motion of Edward Hopper, it is declared and decreed that the persons so associated under said articles shall, according to the articles and conditions in said instrument set forth and contained, become and be a Corporation or body politic in the law.

And it is further ordered and directed that the said Charter of Incorporation shall be recorded in the Office for the Recording of Deeds in and for the said County of Philadelphia. And on the said instrument being so recorded, the person so associated or meaning to associate shall, according to the objects, articles and conditions in said instrument set forth and contained, become and be a Corporation or body politic in law, and in fact to have continuance by the name, style and title in said instrument provided and declared.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this thirteenth day of December, A. D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven.(Signed)T. O. Webb, pro Proth'y

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, to be present at the meals, to see that they are properly served up, and every thing is on the table before the family are seated; that suitable nourishment is provided for the sick, and proper order is 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 will promptly check any quarreling 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 001212with a monthly account thereof. She will be expected to go through the house about 10 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 in 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 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 5.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 6.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 7.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 8.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 9.Those received into the Home will be cared for without other expenses during their lives, provided the Managers have the funds.

Rule 10.The inmates are prohibited from soliciting aid outside of the institution.

Rule 11.None but the Physician of the institution or his substitute shall attend the inmates, unless he should request a consultation with another practitioner.

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 001414own rooms, but all others will 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 services for the benefit of the Home of which they are capable.

Rule 19.Any of the inmates desiring to visit their friends, must obtain permission from the Matron.

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 offeder; for a third, she will complain to the Visiting Committee; and for a fourth, removal from the Home, if so directed by the Board.

LIFE MEMBERS.PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.Deceased members in italics.Lewis B. Ashurst.Joshua T. Jeanes,Sarah Adams,>A. M. Kimber,Abraham Barker, M. C. Kimber,Dr. J. Rhea Barton,T. W. Kimber,Samuel Bancroft,M. A. Longstreth,Adolph E. Borie,Henry M. Laing,Mary Bacon,Anna T. Laing,James Bromley, Catherine R. Laing,Mary D. Brown, Kate M. Laing,Phillips Brooks,George T. Laing,Joseph Bacon,Joseph S. Lovering,Isaac Barton,E. C. K. Latimer,Robert Biddle, Mary Ann c, Morris,John Carter,Israel Morris,Lemuel Coffin, Richard M. Marshall, Marmaduke C. Cope,A. K. Massey,Henry Cope, Wm. R. Maxfield,Alfred Cope,Jos. Maxfield,John P. Crozer,Thomas Mellor,A. M. Collins, Samuel C. Morton,Jos. B. Conrow, Sarah Marshall,Jay Cooke,Mary Marshall,Richard Cadbury,John C. Mercer,M. L. Dawson,Daniel Neall,Ann Derbyshire, Emma Newbold,Mary Ann Derbyshire, Dillwyn Parrish,Eliza Dales,Susan M. Parrish,Thomas Earp, Geo. D. Parrish,Charles Ellis, Eliz. W. Parrish,Betsey Freeman, Sarah Phipps,Alexander Fullerton, Chas. W. Poultney,J. Gillingham Fell,Abraham L. Pennock, Joshua Francis Fisher,Sarah L. Parke,B. B. Fuller,Morris Patterson,J. C. Fuller,Evan Randolph,Sophia G. Fisher,R. W. Ryerss,Henry Gordon,Hannah W. Richardson,Eliza P. Gurney,Enos Sharpless,Elizabeth Horner,Samuel R. Shipley,Joseph G. Henszey,William Still,Joshua B. Howell,Seth B. Stitt,Robert B. Haines,David Scull,Mary Jeanes,David Scull, Jr.,Samuel Jeanes, Wm. P. Sharpless,Israel H. Johnson,Joseph P. Smith,Rachel Johnson, Stephen P. Smith,A. D. Jessup,M. A. Shaw,Margaret Jones, Lucy Taylor,001616Catherine H Truman, Sr,Alexander Whilden, Sr.,Sarah S. Truman,Jacob C. White,Jos. C. Turnpenny,Samuel Welsh,Jos. M. Truman, Jr., Geo. A. Wood,Nancy Tyler,S. Morris Waln,Dr. Geo. B. Wood,Franklin S. Wilson,Thomas Williamson,Wm. Welsh,Esther F. Wistar,Phoebe M. Way,Rebecca White, Ann H. Wood,John Welsh,Ellis H. Yarnall.SINCE LAST REPORT.John Farnum$25 00 Asa Whitney 25 00 Rachel Haines,George Whitney 25 00 Fallston, Md26 00 Jno. R. Whitney 25 00Mrs. J.W. Ryerss50 00 Jas. S. Whitney25 00Charles Wheeler35 00

CONTRIBUTIONS TO BUILDING FUND.Reported last year,$1,899.50 Interest161.48 ---------$2,060.98 Deduct amount paid for the enlargement of Home1,442.16 -----------Balance$ 618.82 Of which $500 invested cost543.12 ----------Cash on hand belonging to this fund$75.70DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.Emily H. Atkinson 2 00 Eliz Burton2 00 Wm. J. Alston10 00 John Bromley5 00S. Truman Auge5 00 Mary D. Brown100 00Eliz'h Bias2 00 Thos. J. Bowers5 00Jerusha Bustill1 00 Ann Eliza Carey 2 00Betty Boon2 00 Jabez. P. Campbell5 00 Mord. Buzby2 00 "Charity" acknowledged inM.A. Bettle5 00"The Friend"10 00 Susan Baily5 00 Emeline Call 2 00James Bromley50 00 Cash 1 25 Bethel Church, collection..50 00 Mary Ann Campbell2 00Saml. Bunting5 00 J. G. Craig2 00Cath. M. Brown 5 00 T. E. Chapman5 00Mary A. Bacon1 00 H. C., per Stephen Smith 5 00Sarah T. Betts, Abington...10 00 Contribution Box2 83Jos. Bacon10 00 E. W. Clark10 00Mary Bacon10 00 A. Cope30 00L.M.B10 00 E. M. Child 2 00Phillips Brooks10 00 J. Cester50Robt. Biddle25 00 M. A. Campbell 2 00S.C. Baldwin 5 00 Jos. P. Cooper 1 00 001717Jay Cooke50 00 Jos. Griffith 2 00 Sarah Chandler10 00 John F. Gilpin 5 00 M.C. Cope50 00 Marg. A. Griscom 1 00 Elz. M. Cooper3 00 Frances C. Griscom.1 00T.E. Chapman5 00 Lydia Gillingham2 00Miss Cutler1 00per School... 5 00Cash, per P.H. Henszey1 00 S. K. Gillingham 2 00Cash, per S. Parrish10 00 Priscilla H. Henszey2 00Mary E. Dickinson3 00 Matilda Heston 5 00Martha Dodgson5 00 Eliz'h Horner25 00Mrs. David5 00 Robt. B. Haines25 00Sarah Davis2 00 Wm. Hawkins 2 00S.M. Douglas2 00 Rebecca Hawkins2 00Henrietta Duterte1 50 Sarah Hawkins2 00G.W. Dixon2 00 E. Hoopes10 00Eliza Dales2 00 Rebecca P. Hunt2 00 S.M. Douglas2 00 Rebecca S. Hunt1 00S. Derham2 00 ------ Haines5 00Isaac Dickins5 00 Mary J. Hopkins5 00Aug. Dorsey2 00 B. M. Hacker5 00Henrietta Duterte5 00 Letitia Houston2 00F.J. Drew5 00 Ruth Harding2 00Chas. Evans, Vine st5 00 Maria T. Hollowell,Chas. Evans, 6th st5 00(collection)17 50Rebecca Embree1 00 Esther S. Justice10 00J.M. Ellis2 00 Clementine G. John2 00 Catharine Evans2 00 Mary Jackson2 00Esther A. Ellis1 00 Helen Johnson 5 00A Friend, by S. Embree3 00 Isabella J. Lippincott20 00per J.M. Ogden....20 00 Aaron Ivins5 005 00 Fannie Jackson 2 0050 00 Jos. W. Johnson2 00Abm. Field2 00 Frances Jones3 00Mary B. Field1 00 J. Walker Jackson1 35Margaretta Forten1 00 Hannah J. Jenkins1 00A Friend, per P.H. Henszey..5 00 Elizabeth J. Ferris1 00James Frisby2 00 Jeanette Jackson1 00 A. Fullerton, Jr10 00 Frances Jones3 00 Farmington Mo. Mect., N.Y...5 00 Catherine Johnson5 00A Friend, per P.M. Way5 00 Rachel Johnson5 005 00 Saml. A. Jones5 00E.R.E2 00 Esther S. Justice5 00per P.H. Henszey.2 00 Wm. D. Jones5 00 Eliz. Fisher5 00 Clementine G. John2 00 Sophie G. Fisher 30 00 H. DeB. Keim2 00 Harriet B. Fox3 00 Maggie Kirkman8 00 Jane Gibbons8 00 Abby Kimber1 00 Sarah Gordon2 00 Priscilla P. Lippincott1 00 E.P. Gurney50 00 Joshua Lippincott10 00 D.P. Gillingham2 00 A. H. Love2 00 Lydia Gillingham2 00 Ann W. Laws2 00 Sarah K. Gillingham2 00 Rebecca O. Levis3 00Henry Gorden25 00 B. Leeds 2 00 Henry Gibson10 00 B. F. Leeds2 00 Eliz. Gibbons2 00 J. W. Leeds2 00E.B. Garrigues2 00 Sarah Lewis2 00Rachel Love5 00 001818Lydia Longstreth....2 00 Mary Russell2 00Alice Lewis2 00 Wm. Riley 2 00 Mary Logan1 00 Mary Randolph5 00H. M. Laing5 00 Miss Ryerss5 00 A. T. Laing5 00 H. W. Richardson 5 00 Henry Lewis10 00 John B. Reeve 2 00Enoch Lewis10 00 Mary Randolph 2 00 Edw. Lewis5 00 Rebecca C. Randolph 2 00 M. A. Longstreth 5 00 Saml. Roberts, Moorestown,N.J.5 00 Susan Longstreth 5 00 Mary Scattergood5 00 Hannah Lippincott2 00 George J. Scattergood2 00 A. H. Love2 00 Mary Shaw 2 00Louisa Maris 2 00 Emily B. Smyth 5 00 Eleanor Mather 5 00 David Scull.25 00Lucretia Mott10 00 Mrs. H. Shorter10 00James Mott 5 00 Letitia Still 2 00 Mary A. C. Morris 50 00 Sarah Smith 3 00Sarah Marshall20 00 M. A. Shaw 5 00 Mary Marshall20 00 Eleanor H. Stroud 5 00 Mary A. Mather3 00 Rebecca Stroud 1 00Deborah Marot 2 00 H. W. Stirling 5 00 Thos. Mather 5 00 H. W. Stirling10 00S. & M. Marshall 10 00 Saml. R. Shipley5 00Hugh Mellvain5 00 Auna Shipley 5 00 Anna K. Massey 5 00 Susan G. Shipley2 00E. Mather 5 00 Anna Shipley, Jr2 00Dr. Edw. Maris 1 00 Wm. Stapler 5 00Lucretia Mott10 00 Susan W. Shaw 2 00Thos. Mott 10 00 Mrs. Stockham 2 00 Eliz'h Nicholson 5 00 Stephen Smith50 00Mary Newbold 5 00 Sarah Stokes2 00Emma Newbold5 00 Eleanor H. Stroud10 00Danl. Neall 20 00 Mary Smith5 00Chas. Noble 20 00 Atwood Smith5 00 Emma Newbold 5 00 Wm. Sellers & Co10 00 Mary Newbold 5 00 John Saunders 5 00Harriet Ogden 5 00 C. L. Sharpless5 00Sarah Phipps 10 00 H. H. G. Sharpless 5 00E. J. Pike 1 00 Saml. J. Sharpless5 00Sarah Phipps10 00 Hannah W. Sterling 5 00Chas. W. Poultney10 00 H. M. Stapler1 00Sarah Parrish2 00 Sarah Stokes2 00Eliz'h W. Parrish5 00 Anne Shoemaker 2 00Lydia B. Paxson 5 00 Emily B. Smyth 4 00Thos. Partridge 3 00 Wm. Stapler5 00 Mary Pearsall5 00 Isaac Stephens, Trenton, N. J.5 00A. Parker25 Mary Smith.... 5 00Levis Pennock25 Hetty Thompson 3 00Martha H. Parry 10 00 Lydia Thomas5 00Thos. H. Powers 10 00 Jane Thomas5 00Martha B. Pearson3 00 Adeline Thompson2 00Elizabeth J. Pike1 00 Sallie S. Truman2 00E. J. P., per S. Parrish..100 00 Adeline Thompson20 00E. M. Perot 2 00 A. S. Truman10 00Hannah W. Richardson10 00 Mary S. Truman 2 00L. S. Truman 5 00M. M. Truman 2 00Emily Tasker 2 00 001919E.R. Turnpenny.... 5 00 Jacob C. White 2 00Jos. D. Thurston's estate..20 00 Isabella Williams 5 00J. Edgar Thompson20 00 Isabella Williams10 00M.A. Thomson2 00 Eliza T. Wayne 1 00Rebecca Thomas 5 00 Ann H. Wood20 00Sarah Updegraft, Colerain,O 3 00 R. Wheaton2 00Unknown5 00 Geo. B. Way50Eliza Warren 5 00 N. S. Way50Elizabeth Wistar 10 00 Phoebe L. Waln 5 00Rebecca White10 00 Deborah F. Wharton10 00Robert Wilson 2 00 O. Howard Wilson1 00Wm. Whipper 10 00 Isabella Williams5 00Esther F. Wistar 50 00 I. V. Williamson10 00Elisha Weaver 2 00 Eliza T. Wayne 1 00Dr. G. B. Wood25 00 Jane Wise 2 00Lydia White5 00Elizabeth White2 00

DONATIONS, 1868.Basket of apples, from Alfred H. Love.Pan of scrapple, basket of sweet potatoes, 1 bushel of white potatoes, piece of dried beef, from George Atkinson, Mullica Hill, N.J. Turkey and tea bunns, from Ann Jess.One piece muslin, from Elton Gifford.200 oysters, from David Corson.Half-barrel crackers, from Wattson.One ton coal, from U.B. Vidal.Tea, from Sophia Fisher, $10.00.Three chickens, from Eliza Sharpless.Indian meal, from John M. Sharpless, $5.00.Groceries, from Hoeflich, $6.00.Gingerbread, from Mary A. Clark.Six pounds pepper, Rebecca Delany, $2.25.Canton flannel, from Elizabeth Lewis, Darby.Piece of red flannel, from Stout & Atkinson.Muslin, from Louisa Maris, $2.00.Box of shoes, from--Fish, from a friend, $5.00.Fish, from Henry Reeves, $5.00.Piece of ticking, from Sarah Phipps, $10.00.25 yds. calico, from Charles Williams.Muslin, from Edward Middleton, $5.00.Rhubarb, from Edward Middleton.21 1/4 yds. carpet, from Bromley & Co., $27.62.Vegetables, from Theodore Young.1 1/2 salmon, from Caleb Wood.Rhubard, from Edward Middleton.3 pitchers, from children at the school of Sarah Gordon.Brushes and buckets, from Thomas McKibbin, $5.75.8 made-up garments, from a friend.10 boxes strawberries, from M. Wood.5 shad, from M. Augustine.3 salmon, from Caleb Wood.2 comfortables, from Jeanette Jackson.2 lbs. tapioca, from a friend.Package of note paper, from N. S. Lawrence & Co.24 qts. strawberries, from Edward Middleton.10 qts. strawberries, from William Scott. 002020Lot of queensware, from Mary Ann Shaw.5 qts. ice cream, from Ann H. Wood.Cakes, from Sarah Parrish.Crash, from Solomon Conard.Carpet, settee, fruit dish and pitcher, from Joseph G. Henszey. 6 mackerel, from Charles S. French.Lot of pamphlets, from Mrs. Charles S. Wood.Envelopes, paper and ink, from J. W. Clothier, $1.50.Paregoric and castor oil, from Caleb Elfreth.18 watermelons, from Edward Middleton.Basket of cantaleupes, basket of egg-plants and basket of sweet potatoes, from Lewis R. Seymour.3 watermelons, from Horace Potter.Basket of sweet potatoes, from Lewis R. Seymour.Half-barrel of sugar, from a number of friends, through Sarah Gordon, $20.00.Basket of sweet potatoes, from Henry Gordon.Stove, dining table, bureau, two bedsteads, mattress, feather bed, bedding, matting, &c., from Women's Aid Association.Dress, Mackintosh and shawl, from Miss Cutler.Basket of sweet potatoes, from Harriet Shorter.Basket of sweet potatoes, from Wm. Scott.43 yds. muslin, from Chas. B. Williams & Co.Piece of flannel, piece of muslin, and 6 yds. muslin, from M. A. & S. Marshall.2 lbs. cheese and 2 doz. biscuit, from a friend.4 pairs shoes, from a friend.4 bedsteads, from Reeves & Eastburn, $20.00.Oil-cloth, from a friend, $1.50.A carpet, contributed by the following friends: Stephen Smith, $10; Mary D. Brown, $10; Sarah Phipps, $10; Dillwyn Parrish, $5; Sarah Parrish, $5; James Orne, $7.25.4 window shades, from a friend.Tin coffee pot, &c., from Isaac S. Williams, $5.00.Paper for two rooms, from John H. Longstreth.Paper for two rooms and papering four rooms, from Saml. F. Balderston & Son.6 pairs shoes, from Wm. L. Garrett.50 lbs. sugar, from Taylor & Co.30 loaves aerated bread, for Thanksgiving day, from (name mislaid). Queensware, from Kerr & Bro.3 dress patterns, and lot of mousseline-de-laine remnants, from Geo. S. Lang.6 baskets turnips, from Carlton P. Stokes, Woodbury.5 lbs. butter, from Mrs. Wm. Thomas.1 gall. sorghum molasses, from E. J. Morris.Pair of chickens, from Madam Augustine.4 large pumpkins, from Amos Asher, Medford, N. J.Half-bushel hominy, turnips, and celery, from T. F. Young.Turkey, pair of chickens, and 4 mince pies, from Lucretia Mott. 10 lbs. tea, from Jenkins & Co.7 lbs. butter and 2 bush. potatoes, from Mrs. Wm. Thomas.1 large turkey and quarter of mutton, from Madame Augustine. 2 lbs. butter, from a friend.2 turkeys, from Mrs. Fox.2 lbs. currants, from a friend.2 doz. oranges, from Lewis R. Seymour.Turkey and basket of apples, from Mary Snead.25 lbs. sugar, from Newhall, Borie & Co.35 yds muslin, and a lot of woolen remnants, from Strawbridge & Clothier. 23 pocket handkerchiefs, from Lucretia Mott.A Christmas entertainment, from Henry M. Laing.Muslin, from Juliana Randolph, $5.00.Fish, from Eliza P. Gurney, $10.00.1 car load coal, from Scott, Walter & Co.1 car load coal, from T. H. Schollenberger, agent.Coal from Grandom Institution.