Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
FHIaNps, rn.snEr MnerINa.


Conclusion of the session as Phiin-
delphiz-Tempernssc Discussed.
The Friends Yearly Meeting at Fiji
teenth and Race streets, Philadelphia,
continued itsHession yeater lay week More
than half the morning session was oecu-
pied in the discussion of the temperance
report, the unfinished business OF Tues
day. The meeting was much larger,
many of the younger Friends being
present. The question brought ont dit-
ferent views, bat by far the majority
were in favor of the prohibition amend
ment. The report of the communication
was accepted and generally united with
and the committee WAS continued to labor
within the limits Of their appointment as
Intoxicating beverages, whicn was read,
way might open. Edward Il. Msgill,
William Wade Grisoon, Samuel Swayne
and Howard M. Jenkins were appointed
a committee 10 unite with that appointed
Tuesday afternoon in women's meeting
to prepare q minute in accordance with
the recommendation of the committee on
Intoxicating beverages in regard ito the
protection of the homo and the advance
ment OF truth"
The annusi query, "Ars schools eslab-
iished for the education OF our youth,
under the care of teachers in membership
with us and superintendent by committees
appointed in either the monthly or pre-
parative meetings ?" was answered IN
thia summary; THAT there are 35
schools taught by 1879 teachers, DC of
whom are members, aud IS professors
with Friends. There are also % special
teachers. They are attended by $3.50
pupils, OF whom B72 are members and
2sa have one parent member. Most Of
the children attend mid-Week meetings
with their teacheKs. A partial report
from the Fitst.day schools show IS
schools attended by 2,l53 pupils, 72S of
whom are members and 293 have one
parent member.
A memorial of Samuel j. Lsvick, pre-.
pared by Philadelphia Monthly Meeting
and approved by Philadelphia Quarterly
Meeting, was read.
The meeting houses at Fifteenth and
Race streets, Fourth ind Green streets,
Ninth and Spruce streets and Seventeenth
street and GiEard avenue. Philadelphia,
were opened Thursday morning for re
hgious services. Isaac Wilson ef Canada
spoke at Fourth and Green streets for
over an hour upon the "Prodigal Son."
Lydia Sohofeld also delivered g short
sermon. On account OF tho various re.
lgious meetings, no business session
was held at Fifteenth and Race streets in
the morning. The afternoon meeting
opened at 8 O'Clock. The various cam.
mittees reported during the day. Tue
attendance Thursday was much larger
than any day since the business sessions
commenced, particularly on the mems
side.
The final days session OF Philadelphia
Yearly Meeting convened at Fifteenth and
Race streets, Philadelphia, oa Friday, at 10
a. m. The meeting was opened by a short
sermon by David Newport, after which
Ezra Fell spoke OF the clearness Of most
Friends from the sins of the world. BE re-
garded the use OF strong drink and OF
tobacco to be particularly avoided.
A report was received from the committee
TO nominate seven trustees TO hold the
securities and real estate hegueathed to the
meeting to found boardlng-school by the
Will of John NJ. George, naming Alfred
Moore, Evan d. Jones, Edward Atkinson,
Joseph T. bunting, Thomas Baker, Bennett
8. Walton and David Masters as such
trustees. The report was united with and
the Friends appointed.
The committee to nominate new trustees
for the yearly meeting properly reported
the names OF Robert NJ. Janney, Henry W.
Hsllowell, Stephen d. Twintng. George l.,
MARS William u. 98GFt. tauGHCa
Spencer, Bigha r Turtar N, 1h
4, Ieatam, Ezra Lipnineott, Soei Der
Jr., ana josspn ". Fave, one from esen
quarter, which were united with and they
were appointed.
The Joint committee appointed at a
former sitting to prepare minute OF Gd.
vice to tho members. reported tho follow
ing: "We RtfectionHtely exhoFt our MEM
bers in Pennsylvania to prayerful con.
slderation of the duties which VIII attend
an exercise Of their right to vote upon the
proposed amendment. Il Is not the pur
pose of this minute 10 assume tbs authority
TO direct how any civil act shall he per-
formed, but 70 urge that Whatever vote be
cast by any Friend snail he the outcome Of
conscientious desire to elevate society, TO
protect and purify home, and to advance
the cause OF truth" Thereport was adopted
and the COMMITTEES continued TO have It
printed and distributed.
Committees were appointed 10 both meet
tngsto bring closer uuity between the meet
ing and FEST Day schools.