believing the first great commandment, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy soul, might, mind and strength." Now, the laws of the land prohibit secular employments on the first day of the week. By the consent of nearly all claiming to be Christians, it is appropriated for the public worship of Almighty God, and surely a people professing to be led and guided by the unerring Spirit of Truth, and believing each day alike appropriate, should encourage all to come and wait thus publicly upon Him. This manifestation of our love, which is our reasonable service, necessarily involves love to the brethren-not merely the "children of thy people as enjoined under the Mosaic law, but as interpreted by Him who spake as never man spake," in the parable of the good Samaritan. In thus fulfilling the two great commandments, corresponding to the first two queries, we should become the salt of the earth, the light of the world, whose light could not be hid.

Much exercise was manifested that our children should be guarded from the flood of pernicious publications. which issues from the press. Suitable literary aliment should be furnished, and we were encouraged to promote the reading of the Holy Scriptures, which as the common ground for all who claim to be Christians, has ever been appealed to by us in the support of the principles we uphold. The more we become familiar with these inestimable writings, the more shall we be satisfied that these principles stand on an impregnable basis. Under the anointing which gave them forth they are "profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughlyf urnished unto all good works."

The answers to the Fourth Query gave some evidence of deficiency, but, although due allowance was felt to be necessary in the altered and more stringent standard now before us, we were encouraged to fulfill its requisitions, not only in suppressing that which intoxicates, but also including whatever may be found to bring on its habitual use, that we may, as heretofore, keep on the advance in the promotion of this cause.

In considering the wholesome requisitions of our discipline as to trade and business, we were tenderly exhorted to keep within the bounds of our circumstances, and those blessed with abundance to set an example of moderation in the use of wealth, that thereby a stumb ling block may not be laid in the way of others. As good stewards their ample means may be a blessing to themselves and others, and all were counseled to beware of extravagance and ostentation, not only for their own sake, but that those not in such circumstances of prosperity may not be tempted to a scale of living beyond their means. A testimony was feelingly borne by one who had known the advantage of being placed, while young and helpless, as an orphan in the family of concerned Friends, to whom he attributed his nurture and care in the Lord through the slippery paths of youth. Some salutary counsel was given to check by all means the growing extravagance in costly funerals, and to those who may enter into or enlarge their business affairs, a caution was extended that they profit by the wrecks which seem to be now strewing the commercial world.

The language of George Fox was revived in the treat

ment of offenders. "Be it known that we cast none

off-if they go from the light, and spirit, and power, in which our unity is, they cast out themselves." Our care and labor with those, in the love of the gospel, should be continued that they, being reached by conviction, may be qualified to bear their testimony against the offence. If so, we have gained our brother: but if otherwise, and it becomes necessary to testify, let it be done in the spirit of meekness, and as the labor of love.

We have been favored during the sittings of this our Annual Assembly, to feel the over-shadowing influence of the Divine Presence, cementing us together in the bonds of brotherly love, and under the influence thereof have been enabled to transact the business that has claimed our attention, in condescension and harmony. Thankful for the favor bestowed we now conclude to meet again at the usual time next year, if consistent with the Divine will.

Extracted from the Minutes.

BENJAMIN G. FOULKE, Clerk.

Extracts from the Minutes of the Representative
Committee.

At a meeting of the Representative Committee or Meeting for Sufferings, held 5th month 16th, 1878.

The Representative Committee or Meeting for Sufferings, state for the information of Friends, that the books and pamphlets in the fire-proof, belonging to the Yearly Meeting, are for distribution among those who desire to

become acquainted with our religious principles and testimonies.

Members of the Representative Committee have access to the fire-proof by application to Isaac N. Wells, on the premises.

It is expected that Friends who have a concern to dis tribute books or pamphlets contained therein, will apply to any member of this committee appointed by his or her Quarterly Meeting. A book is provided for the purpose of recording the books taken out and the name of the Friend granting the order.

List of books in fire-proof 5th month 13th, 1878. 7 packages Views on Scriptures.

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66 A brief account of the concern of Yearly Meeting on Education.

86 Barclay's Catechism.

48 John Woolman's Journal. (Whittier.)

271 Rules of Discipline.

52 Parrish's Letter.

Memorial of Fallowfield Monthly Meeting of Friends, concerning our deceased Friend, Abigail Bernard.

As the memory of those who have endeavored to follow the leadings of that Teacher which leadeth into all truth, and become by example, preachers of righteousness, is precious, we feel drawn to offer this brief memorial of our dear friend, Abigail Bernard.

She was the daughter of Ellis and Abigail Pusey, and was born in London Grove Township, Chester County, Pa., on the Sixth of Fourth Month, 1784. In the year 1804 she was united in marriage with Jeremiah Bernard, and removed to reside with him in West Marlborough. She was a diligent attender of meetings, not allowing worldly cares to deter her from assembling with her friends in religious fellowship.

She was a worthy and esteemed Elder, being appointed in 1816 to that station, which she filled the remainder of her life, being a period of sixty-one years.

Her peaceful and serene disposition rendered her a true helpmate, both in the domestic circle and in society, where she was ever ready to lend a helping hand to all