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“I bequeath to my executor (or executors) the sum of —— dollars in trust, to pay the same in —— days after my decease to the person who, when the same is payable, shall act as Treasurer of the ‘American Missionary Association’ of New York City, to be applied, under the direction of the Executive Committee of the Association, to its charitable uses and purposes.”
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73,620 MORE
Singer Sewing Machines Sold in 1878
Than in any previous year.
| In | 1870 | we | sold | 127,833 | Sewing | Machines, |
| “ | 1878 | “ | “ | 356,432 | “ | “ |
Our sales have increased enormously every year through the whole period of “hard times.”
We now Sell Three-quarters of all the Sewing Machines sold in the World.
For the accommodation of the Public we have 1,500 subordinate offices in the United States and Canada, and 3,000 offices in the Old World and South America.
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED.
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THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
Principal Office, 34 Union Square, New York.
Established A. D. 1850.
THE
MANHATTAN
Life Insurance Co.,
156 Broadway, New York,
HAS PAID
$7,400,000
DEATH
CLAIMS.
HAS PAID
$4,900,000
Returned Premiums to
Policy-Holders.
HAS A SURPLUS OF
$1,700,000
OVER
LIABILITIES
By New York Standard of Valuation.
It gives the Best Insurance on
the Best Lives at the most
Favorable Rates.
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| HENRY STOKES, President. |
| C. Y. WEMPLE, |
| Vice-President. |
| J. L. HALSEY, |
| Secretary. |
| S. N. STEBBINS, |
| Actuary. |
| H. Y. WEMPLE, |
| H. B. STOKES, |
| Assistant Secretaries. |
Brown Bros. & Co.
BANKERS,
59 & 61 Wall Street, New York,
211 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,
66 State Street, Boston.
Issue Commercial Credits, make Cable transfers of Money between this Country and England, and buy and sell Bills of exchange on Great Britain and Ireland.
They also issue, against cash deposited, or satisfactory guarantee of repayment,
Circular Credits for Travellers,
In DOLLARS for use in the United States and adjacent countries, and in POUNDS STERLING, for use in any part of the world.
A. S. BARNES & CO.
PUBLISH THE ONLY
SONGS FOR THE SANCTUARY.
THE HYMN AND TUNE BOOK which stands the test. Revised and enlarged. Prices greatly reduced. Editions for every want. For Samples (loaned without charge) and Terms address the Publishers.
LYMAN ABBOTT’S
Commentary on the New Testament
Illustrated and Popular, giving the latest views of the best Biblical Scholars on all disputed points.
A concise, strong and faithful Exposition in (8) eight volumes, octavo.
AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY LOCALITY.
Gospel Temperance Hymnal.
EDITED BY
Rev. J. E. RANKIN, D.D. and Rev E. S. LORENZ.
Endorsed by FRANCIS MURPHY, and used exclusively in his meetings.
This is the first practicable Collection of Hymns and Tunes abounding in vigorous Pieces adapted to the Gospel Temperance Movement. It is also the best Book for Church Prayer Meetings.
Price 35 cts. post-paid. Special Rates by the quantity.
DON’T FAIL TO EXAMINE AT ONCE.
A. S. BARNES & CO., Publishers,
New York and Chicago.
N. TIBBALS & SONS,
37 Park Row, New York.
30 YEARS IN THE BOOK BUSINESS.
We endeavor to get every valuable work in every department of Biblical and Theological Literature. For example: We have 400 different works on Bible Evidences, from Augustine down; 100 on Bible Interpretation; 150 on Homiletics; 200 on Lectures to the Young and Lectures to Children; also on Prayers, Baptism, Prophecy, Church History, etc., etc.
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Send for particulars.
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Prince’s Improved Fountain Pen.
As now improved, saves one third the time.
“If I were bereft of it, I should feel myself bereft of my right hand.”—Rev. Lyman Abbott, Ed. Ch. Union.
Can be sent by mail in a registered letter. Send for circulars. Manufactured by
JOHN S. PURDY,
212 Broadway, Cor. Fulton St., New York.
DUDLEY’S PATENT
DIAGONAL
ROAD SCRAPER
IS THE BEST.
Weighs but 50 lbs., has Steel Cutter Plate, can be worked square or at any desired angle, and is rapidly superseding all others where it is known.
A Few of Many Testimonials of its Value:
“Works in rough or smooth ground. No one who has used it will be without it.”—M. Bartholomew & Sons, Goshen, Ct.
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The Book of Psalms.
ARRANGED FOR RESPONSIVE READING IN SABBATH SCHOOLS, CHURCHES OR FAMILY WORSHIP.
The current version is strictly followed, the only peculiarity being the arrangement according to the Original Parallelisms, for convenience in responsive reading. Two sizes. Prices: 32mo, Limp Cloth, 30 cts. per copy, $25 per 100; 16mo, Cloth, 70 cts. per copy, $56 per 100. Sent post-paid on receipt of price.
TAINTOR BROTHERS, MERRILL & CO., Publishers,
758 Broadway, New York.
Meneely & Kimberly,
BELL FOUNDERS, TROY, N. Y.
Manufacture a superior quality of BELLS.
Special attention given to CHURCH BELLS.
Catalogues sent free to parties needing bells.
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Dealers in
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CRAMPTON’S
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AND FOR
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MANUFACTURED BY
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1832. MERIDEN CUTLERY CO. 1878.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Table Cutlery
Of every Description, with
Rosewood, Ebony, Bone, Rubber, Ivory, Celluloid, Pearl and Silver-plated Handles.
The Celluloid Handle,
(of which we are the exclusive makers), is the equal of Ivory in beauty, when new, and surpasses it in durability and appearance in use.
POCKET CUTLERY & PLATED FORKS & SPOONS.
All goods bearing our NAME are fully guaranteed.
MERIDEN CUTLERY CO.,
49 Chambers St., New York.
Mason & Hamlin Cabinet Organs.
Demonstrated best by HIGHEST HONORS AT ALL WORLD’S EXPOSITIONS FOR TWELVE YEARS; viz: at Paris, 1867; Vienna, 1873; Santiago, 1875; Philadelphia, 1876; Two Highest Medals at Paris 1878 and Grand Swedish Gold Medal, 1878. Only American Organs ever awarded highest honors at any. Sold for cash or installments. Illustrated Catalogues with new styles and prices, free. MASON & HAMLIN ORGAN CO., BOSTON, NEW YORK, or CHICAGO.
9000 SUNDAY-SCHOOL MUSIC BOOKS AT LESS THAN COST Owing to Removal and Discontinuing Publishing, we will sell our entire stock of Sunday-School Music Books at the following prices:—SONGS OF GRACE AND GLORY, Boards, $15 per 100. ECHOES FROM ZION, Boards, $10. SABBATH-SCHOOL BELL, DIADEM, HEAVENLY ECHOES, CHRISTIAN MELODIST, and CHORAL HARP, Paper, $4, Boards $6. REVIVAL HYMN AND TUNE BOOK, Paper, $2, Boards. $4. DAY SCHOOL BELL, Paper, $6, Boards. $10. Postage—Paper, 2c., Boards, 4c. Sheet Music at 1c. per page. ORGANS for SUNDAY-SCHOOLS, $35 and $40, 5 Stops. $45, 7 do $50, 9 do $55 & $60, 11 do $65, 12 do $70, 13 do $80, Cash. Not used a year, as good as new. PIANOS at prices equally low. Warranted 6 years. Send for CATALOGUES. HORACE WATERS & SONS, 40 East 14th St., N. Y.
THE FAMOUS
VIENNA COFFEE POT.
From the Vienna and Philadelphia Exhibitions. Imported only by
E. D. BASSFORD,
Housefurnishing, Hardware, China, Class, Cutlery
AND SILVERWARE STORES,
Nos. 1 to 17 COOPER INSTITUTE, New York.
To meet the popular demand, prices have been reduced 50 per cent. PRICE LIST FREE.
HOW TO OBTAIN THE MISSIONARY.
Enclose Fifty Cents for your subscription (or One Dollar for two years, or for yourself and some friend), to H. W. Hubbard, Esq., Assistant Treasurer, 56 Reade Street, New York.
If a Life Member or Pastor or S. S. Superintendent of a contributing church, or an annual contributor of $5 or more to the A. M. A., order it sent to you on that ground.
Keep us informed of your changes of address, etc.
HOW TO READ THE MISSIONARY.
In these busy days few people read anything all through; but you can do better than to open at random, read a page and lay aside. 1. Read the Editorial paragraphs for the latest aspects of our work. 2. Read the titles of longer Editorials and Contributions to see if they contain anything you want. 3. Read through at least the one which attracts you most. 4. The General Notes furnish a summary of facts, opinions, legislation, discussion, and progress concerning the three races of our care, such as you will not find elsewhere. 5. Glance over headings of Letters from the Field, and you will be sure to find something you will want to know more about.
HOW TO CIRCULATE THE MISSIONARY.
Mark something which interests you in it, and lend it to your neighbor.
Read or refer to a fact gleaned from it in your Prayer Meeting or Monthly Concert.
Secure subscriptions for it in your church or community. We will send you a list of present subscribers in your town to work from, if you request it.
HOW TO PRESERVE THE MISSIONARY.
It is often useful for reference. The December number contains minutes of the Annual Meeting. The February number has our list of workers. Friends from contributing Churches come to the office for information, which, nine times out of ten, is pointed out to them in a recent Missionary.
To preserve and bind them, punch two holes near the back and three inches from top and bottom, through which put a string and tie behind; open and add as the monthly numbers come to you. This makes a simple, cheap, flexible and effective binding, and is not patented.
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