encouraged by the success that had at- tended its efforts, as well as by demands for a more widely ex- tended application of its benevolence, no longer hesitated to solicit the assistance of the public. The citizens of Lancaster were called upon, not on behalf of sturdy mendicants, idle vagrants, or juvenile

a society for the support and pro- tection of indigent orphans.' A meeting in furtherance of this design was appointed to be held at the same place on Saturday evening, July 27th, to which all persons favorably inclined to the movement were invited. �The Lancaster Journal of Friday, August 2nd, 1822

supported by the public. How long the dispensary continued, and who comprised its officers and members, is not known, as no records of its activities remain, and subsequent issues of the local papers contain no refer- ences to it. 1 Lancaster Journal, Friday, September 30th, 1825. Arks and Rafts on the

. Frazer, were appointed a committee to draft a con- stitution for the government of the association. On Tuesday evening, February 12th, the second meeting of the society was held at William Cooper's tavern. Dr. Samuel Fahnestock presided, and Nathaniel Lightner was the secretary. The committee appointed

some of the citizens who still remember the poor soon dispelled the cloud, and caused the members to go on their way rejoicing, and filled their hearts with gratitude to the Great Giver for making them the humble means of distributing a share of His bounty. "The Society has not been able, this year, to

meeting was held at the house of Mr. James Coyle, innkeeper. The constitution of the society was presented for approbation and signature. How long it continued to exist is not known. Unfortunately, subse- quent issues of local papers do not contain any references to its activities. This is to be regretted

Between the Comedy and Farce, Comic Songs, by Mr. Williams. To which will be added Colman's celebrated Farce of "THE REVIEW, OR THE WAG OF WINDSOR." Caleb Quotem, . . . Mr. Williams. Box 50 cents. Pit 25 cents. Doors to open at 6, curtain to rise at 7 o'clock. For particulars see bills. After this

will immediately abolish the embargo and restriction upon trade and prevent the calamities of war falling upon our common country." It is also interesting to note that a meeting of the inhabitants of Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa., was held on Tuesday, June 16th, 1812, for the purpose of declaring