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thus we grow in the simplicity of the Christ life.
Christianity is a principle. It seeks not to entertain
and amuse, but to instruct in all the duties of
life. All great reformations have been wrought
by Truth. As men and women have been true
to their convictions and proclaimed these to the
world. Music performs little or on part in them
but says the writer "Music in itself is innocent
but liable to abuse, and fears more credit is given
it than it deserves as a potent power for good,
thereby detracting from the real worth of that
which gives efficiency to the real work of life."

L.G. Thomas gave a sentiment and R. E. Gilpin
a poem. A.D. "In the year of our Lord."

M W. Kirk, An excellent extract from Blair's
sermmons. And recited a poem by Margaret W.
Davidson.

E. Holland

S. H. Stone called upon Marianne Stabler to
read a sweet little story of one saved by a baby's
stocking.

S. E. Stabler, A sketch of the remarkable life of
Rebecca Russell, who was the daughter of Hugh &
Margaret Russell of Chester Co. Pa. Born on the
24th of 10th Mo. 1786, she was within three days of
the age of 102 yrs. She made her home with