The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1889-04-24
mun.eraon County historical Society.

Hunterdon county historical society.
The Hunterdon County Historical So.
ciety held meeting in the hall of the
W. G. I. u, in Clinton. on Thursday,
April 18th. The President, DIR. Henry
Race, called tho meeting to order, and
Rev. J. G.. Williamson led in prayer.
The President made mn opening address,
also reading an indenture of a foreign
servant to person in this county in
consideration OF passage money. The
Corresponding Secretary presented his
report. He had lately published in the
Hunterdon Republican a list of books,
pamphlets and papers belonging to the
Society expressed regret that the By,
senbury collection of paintings should
go to Plainfeld because we had no place
to hang them.
John w. Lequear read paper on the
culture and manufacture Of fax and
haxseed oil, its labor and toll, and its
Importance in the foundation Of wealth
in this county, exhibiting some samples
OF home made linen, bingham and calico
At the afternoon session Mr.. Vosseller
called attention to book about TO be
published by A. ID. Mellick, Jr., called
1.-THE Story of an Old Farm"
DIR. N. b. Boileau, the Treasurer, re-
ported lie had received $46 so and had
paid out 1888. IL, leaving $13.39 in hand.
A historico-genealogical account OF
Col. Thomas Lowrey and Esther, his
wife, was read by DIR. Henry Race,
bringing out much that was new and
correcting some old statements. The
Doctor also presented their photographs
to the Society.
A paper was read by DIR. George II.
Larson relative to Hon. Elnathan Ste
venson, Astounding in historic interest,
with lines reaching out to other families
the Sharps, Fields, &c.
A vote of thanks from the Society was
given to Drs. Race and Larson and Mr..
Lequear for the interesting papers read
by them. A vote OF thanks was also
given Edward Thomas for procuring
and presenting the photographs of Col.
Lowrey and wife.
L. M. Heath inquired if Perth Amboy
was the first port of entry of New York
harbor. 1t was the opinion of the So
ciety that it was before Now Amsterdam,
now New York.
1t was suggested by DIR. Larson that
those who have not the ability or time
to prepare papers should assist those
who have, by suggestions and the COM
munication of any facts in their pos.
session.
On motion, it was agreed that the con-
stitution and bylaws be so amended at
the next annual meeting as to allow
ladies' to become members of the Socie-
ty without admittance fee.
The views of the members present in
regard to having one other stated meet.
ing besides the annual meeting being
called for, the matter was discussed. and
notice given that such change in the
constitution would be proposed ut the
next meeting.
Mr.. Edward Thomas became a men,
Der Of the Society.
A vote OF thanks was unanimously ex-
tended to the w. g. L. U. for their
kindness in allowing us the use Of their
comfortable hall.
The attendance was not large. The
gloomy, threatening aspect OF the wea-
Their in the morning, and the heaviness
Of the roads from rains in q. portion OF
the county, prevented many from at
tending, but it was highly enjoyable
day for those who were present. The
papers read were all received with much
interest.
JOHN W. LEouEAR, Rec. Sec'y.