take its publication, but as we now have stereotype plates of each, a supply is secured at a very moderate cost. We trust that the members of our Yearly Meeting will continue to cherish this interesting concern, and by freely supplying their own families, and generously distributing among others, perform their duty individually in spreading a knowledge of Christian doctrines as held by Friends, and also contribute towards defraying the necessary expense. On behalf of the Committee, CHARLES EVANS, JOSEPH ELKINTON. Philadelphia, Fourth mo. 11th, 1867. FROM THE MINUTES OF OUR. YEARLY MEETING, HELD IN PHILADELPHIA, BY ADJOURNMENTS, FROM THE 20TH OF THE FOURTH MONTH, TO THE 24TH OF THE SAME INCLUSIVE, 1868. PHILADELPHIA: WILLIAM H. PILE, PRINTER, No. 422 Walnut Street. EXTRACTS. At a Yearly Meeting held in Philadelphia, by Adjournments, from the 20th of the Fourth month to the 24th of the same, inclusive, 1868. Twenty fourth of the month and Second of the week. A report of the committee who have charge of the Boarding School at Westtown, setting forth the condition of that Institution during the past year was read, and the care and attention of the committee are satisfactory. The proposition to alter the time of commencing and ending the sessions, was approved, to take effect at the commencement of the next session. The report is as follows: TO THE YEARLY MEETING. The Committee having charge of the Boarding School at Westtown, report: That during the past year they have endeavored faithfully to discharge the various duties devolving upon them in the oversight of this important Institution. The condition of the schools has been, from time to time, inspected, and the meetings for Divine worship have been frequently attended by committees appointed for those services, and it is cause for satisfaction to be able to state that the progress of the children in their studies has been generally commendable. While we have abundant reason to commemorate the preserving care and the many mercies from the Giver of all good which have been extended to our Institution, the year has not passed without its trials. Some weeks before the usual period for closing the Summer Session, symptoms of Typhoid fever, which was prevailing through that section of country, became apparent at the School; several cases on both sides of the house assumed a serious form, and one of these resulted fatally. Although upon examination there appeared no local cause to which the disease could be attributed, various measures were resorted to for arresting, if possible, its progress, but in view of the anxiety which was naturally felt by the friends of the children, and with the advice of the physicians in attendance, it was thought best to close the school about two weeks earlier than usual. With thankfulness, it may be added that, notwithstanding the number of scholars for the Winter Term has been quite large, there has been no return of the alarming disorder just referred to, and with the exception of some cases of "Scarlatina," which yielded to medical treatment, the general health of the children has been good. We have also to record the very sudden decease, at the Institution on the 3d of Second Month, of our valued friend Dubré Knight, who had for several years, acceptably filled the station of Superintendent. By his uniform kindness he had endeared himself to the whole household, as well as a large circle of friends, who lament his loss. Sad and trying as have been these dispensations of an All-wise |