The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1879-09-17
nd before the Society at its 22nd An
nirersary, on the 25h Of July, 1879
lCOSDLUDED.l |

The twelfth anniversary occurred
the 31st day of July 1869. The
dress was delivered by Rev. Mr..
,masson. The record for the dav
ys it was eloquent and appropriate" ."
r. TOmasson was made n life men,
r of the Society. Again was the
cicty called to mourning. During
past year John Stewart, Esq, ex-
cc-prcsidcnt, departed this life, full
days, and the comforts of n well
cnt life. ale came to his grave in
II age, like n shock of corn comcth
his season." He was for many
ars civil magistrate, and II ruling
der in the church. And in both
.pacitics, he rendered entire sntistac-
IN to the people. He reared II nu-
"rous family after the manner of
braham and enjoyed the satisfac-
On of seeing them all members of the
Duschold Of our Saviour. Several of
,e last years of his life were spent in
,c solitude and hciplcssncss of total
lindness. But he enjoyed the COM
rts of that religion he embraced in
,rly life. And these We're neither
" nor small. With the eve of faith
could survey the Gospel plan of
.lvation, and read clearly his title to
heavenly inheritance. Although
nut up in perpetual darkness he
gularly attended the meetings of the
Iciety, and the worship of God in
re sanctuary. 1t is now vividly be-
re the mind of the writer, how this
enerable father stood up in the great
aggregation of Gods people. and
it'll supreme reverence, and engaged
.ss of thought and affection, and like
he Patriarch Jacob, "worshipcd, lean
& on the top of his staff" For many
'ars his companion travelled hand in
md with him along the journey of
cc; but after her death it is not
collected that he was seen to smile,
look cheerful, though he survived
r several years. The contributions
this meeting was S54.75. The
me officers were reelected for
,other year.
The thirteenth anniversary was held
lthout All address July Both, 1870.
uring the past year the executive
mmittec report they have sold and
ven away seventy-one Bibles and
staments; and that the entire desti.
ton is now supplied. This is quite
reputable period in the Society :
story. Its entire territory explored,
d every want met. These distribu.
ms have been mainly among the
lored people. They have, all the
nle, been the special wards of this
cicty. 1t has taught them the grace
giving. 1t has instructed them in
cir duty, and given them an illustri.
example of the precepts taught.
he Society contributed at this meet.
& $50, to constitute Treasurer John
Davis life member of the Amcri.
n Bible Society.
At this meeting Alexander Coffey,
lmuel NJ. Hanna and Robert r.
tcCain were elected Vice-Presi,!ents
he other officers were continued as
fore. This year the funds amounted
$50. And as the home destitution
"A supplied the whole sum was order
to he forwarded to the Parent
ociety for the benefit of the heathen
'orld. This is certainly an impor-
ant point gained-the entire home
estitution supplied and $50 for the
,oreign field.
July 9th, 1871 brought the Society
it, fourteenth anniversary. Rev
fr, Dixon delivered the address. /,
'as well received. and regarded as
quail to the best Friends contribut.
the money neecssary TO constitute
i'm life member Of the Society.
)uring the year, the sphere Of inAu.
ice was enlarged, and 20 Bibles and
0 Testaments were given away. j.
{, McMurray acting as treasurer
70 tenn. reported s85.l5 contributed
-day. This Was ordered to the
oreign field. The same officers were
mtinued.
July 9th, 1872 was the fifteenth
anniversary. Rev. 4. +. Presley was
the Speaker on that occasion. The
address was complimcnted by present,
Ing the author with a handsome copy
Of the Holy Scripture bJ shc Soc:cty.