110 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEJdseph M. Steele, Esq., Treasurer,1600 Arch Street,Philadelphia.Dear Sir: , ... , .,In accordance with your request we have audited the accounts<strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Foreign Missions, the Jewish MissionBoard, and the Board <strong>of</strong> Church Erection <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Synod</strong> <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Reformed</strong> <strong>Presbyterian</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> North America, from May1, 1918 to April 30, <strong>1919</strong>, and we certify that the annexedstatement <strong>of</strong> balances in the various funds at April 30, <strong>1919</strong>has been properly prepared from the books and in our opinionis correct.Yours very truly,PRICE-WATERHOUSE & CO.REPORT OF THE WOMAN'S ASSN. IN CHARGE OF THEIAGED PEOPLES HOMETo the Moderator and Members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Synod</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Reformed</strong><strong>Presbyterian</strong> Church <strong>of</strong> North America.Dear Fathers and Brethren:A review <strong>of</strong> the work <strong>of</strong> the past year brings to our at-*tention many causes for gratitude to Our Father in Heaven.for His continued care and loving kindness to the Home.Many things have occurred to make it a memorable yearin our lives.Most <strong>of</strong> our active workers were also engaged in work forthe soldiers in the camps and in France, yet they were givenstrength to bear this additional burden without neglecting" theinterests <strong>of</strong> the Home.A dreadful scourge swept over the entire world and notonly caused much suffering but many deaths, yet the illnessamong our members in the Home was less than usual and nonedied from this cause.Another consideration for gratitude is, that notwithstandingthe greatly increased cost <strong>of</strong> both labor and materials, thegenerosity <strong>of</strong> our friends and the care exercised by those indirect charge <strong>of</strong> the Home, combined to keep up the necessities<strong>of</strong> the Home so that the "barrel <strong>of</strong> meal wasted not neitherdid the cruse <strong>of</strong> oil fail."Excepting the month <strong>of</strong> August and during the period <strong>of</strong>the epidemic in October, the Board <strong>of</strong> Managers met regularlyand the attendance and interest were both commendable.It is also a cause for thanksgiving that among so many-who are well advanced in life, only one was removed by death.Miss Elizabeth Gray, who greatly endeared herself to us allduring her stay in the Home, departed this life April 23, 1918.During the year, Mr. John C. Boggs, who for some timehad made his home with us, was admitted as a member. Mrs.Anna Armor, Miss Dorothy Guthrie, Mrs. Anna Smythe, The ,Misses Margaret and Mary McClelland, and Miss Anna Younghave all been received into the membership <strong>of</strong> the Home. Mr.his Beeks, bers former in who the Home. came home. to There the Home are at for present a short twenty-four time, returned memto
REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 111As heret<strong>of</strong>ore, very interesting Prayer Meetings havebeen conducted regularly in the Chapel, Mr. L. C. McWilliamsbeing in charge and assisted by the students <strong>of</strong> theology andneighboring Covenanters. The meetings <strong>of</strong> the Young People'sSociety <strong>of</strong> Allegheny Congregation were held at theHome during July and August, also the congregational PrayerMeeting during the Week <strong>of</strong> Prayer, both <strong>of</strong> which were muchenjoyed by the members <strong>of</strong> the Home. Occasional preachifigservices were conducted by local and visiting ministers.The good will and genuine interest <strong>of</strong> the friends <strong>of</strong> theHome was again shown by the liberal gifts <strong>of</strong> both money andprovisions on Donation and Reception Day, October 1st, 1918,and we express our thanks to them and to Him who gave theiriprosperity and a willingness to aid this part <strong>of</strong> His work.Miss Etta Jamison has resumed the work she1 laid down• some time ago, as Mrs. John Russell who succeeded her resignedMarch 1st.The following Life Members have been added to our enrollmentduring the past year: . Miss Elizabeth Simms, Mrs.S. M. Orr, Mrs. Harry Orr, Mrs. J. F. Mackee, Mrs. John A.Russell, Miss Anna E. Wilson, Mr. J. S. Arthur, and Mr. D. S.Anderson.We respectfully request the appropriation <strong>of</strong> $1,500 for theensuing year.In view <strong>of</strong> the many blessings we have received at thehands <strong>of</strong> our Father, we are encouraged to go forward, feelingthat if we be strong and courageous He will not leave us norflorsake us.Respectfully submitted,MRS. T. H. MARTIN, Sec'y.TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN HOME FORAGED PEOPLE ENDING FEBRUARY 28TH, <strong>1919</strong>.RECEIPTSSourceCongregational Collections $ 533.01Donations 1025.71Membership Dues 367.25Interest 423.58Boarding 593.55Rent 1519.00Payments on Mortgages ,. 650.00Payment on Avalon Property 50.00Sundry Accounts Receivable 26.04Telephone and Telegraph 8.54Sundry Cash Income 92.48Manager's Contingent Fund 1.00Member's Fund 13837.81Admission Fees 2100.00Surplus Acc't in Reserve Interest Fund transferred to Active 87.15