Providence, we are led to believe that they have been the means of awakening in not a few of the family serious views of the great end of our being, and the fearful uncertainty of life. That these impressions may be deep and lasting, and thus tend to the furtherance of the work of divine grace in their souls, is our fervent desire.

In the Winter Session of 1866-7, there were at the Institution 138 Boys and 119 Girls, and in the Summer Term, 104 Boys and 101 Girls, making the average number for the year 231, which is 12 less than the preceding year. In addition to the above number there were in attendance 4 day scholars during the Winter, and 6 during the Summer Term. The number of new admissions for the year was 117, viz: 65 Boys and 52 Girls.

The expenditures chargeable to the year, ending Tenth month 16th, 1867, were as follows:

"Repairs to Saw and Grist Mill, over and

above receipts,

14,557 16

7,292 23

2,738 60
270 91

H

294 60

The average cost of each of the 231 scholars for the year as shown by the above data was $181 98, which is $16 14 more than the preceding year, and $41 98 more than the amount charged for Board and Tuition to members of this Yearly Meeting.

The charges for Board and Tuition were,
The Profits on Stationery and other Merchan-

dise,

Income of the Fund for General Purposes,
Income of the Fund for Paying Salaries,
The Appropriation of the Yearly Meeting,

Making the sum of,

Showing a net loss on the transactions of the

year of,

.

$31,613 31

674 84

$32,288 15

9,750 02

$3,142 25

146 50

$76 28

This, added to the deficiency on the preceding four years, makes the whole deficit for the five years ending Tenth month 16th, 1867, $3,571 42. Towards paying which, the sum of $1,211 50 has been received in voluntary contributions, (including $65 paid in since last report,) leaving $2,359 92 to be still provided for.

The time at which the Winter Session now closes being a busy one to farmers, much unsettlement has arisen in consequence of those who need the services of their sons, removing them before the regular time for dismissing the school. These are also deprived hereby of the advantage of the examination. To avoid such interruptions, and to afford an opportunity for making up the accounts of the Farm, as well as other departments in the Spring, rather than in the Tenth month as now, in order that a more com. plete statement may be rendered to the Yearly Meeting, it is proposed that the sessions begin and end one week earlier

than they now do. By this arrangement there will be two weeks of the Spring vacation before the Yearly Meeting, and one after, instead of one before, and two after, as at present. Since the present Spring vacation will be of five weeks duration, it would seem a suitable time for making the change referred to, and we would therefore propose that the next session of the School shall open as above suggested; also, that henceforth it be understood that the fiscal year closes on the 5th of Fourth month, instead of the 16th of Tenth month, as heretofore.

Our Friends Elisha and Elizabeth Roberts having resigned their places in the charge of the Farming Department, Caleb Hoopes and Mary his wife, have been appointed to succeed them, and entered upon their duties on the 1st inst.

It may be also stated that a few days after the decease of Dubré Knight, our friends Joseph and Hannah E. Snowdon kindly agreed to take charge of the Institution, in conjunction with the Matron, for the remainder of the Session, which they have done to the satisfaction of the Committee.

During the past year various repairs and improvements have been made, and among these may be noticed an entire renovation of the Girls' Wash Room, as well as repairs to the kitchens, and the Boys' and Girls' Bath-rooms.

There has also been introduced throughout the building a system of ventilation, together with additional means for heating some of the rooms and passages, all which, it is believed, will contribute largely to the health and comfort of the household. These have of course involved a considerable outlay, and it has been shown by the financial statement for the year ending Tenth month 16th, 1867, already made, that there was a deficiency at that date, in

cluding the five years preceding, of $2,359 92. Owing to the high price of materials and labor, the aggregate cost of the repairs and improvements just alluded to, will be at least $4,000. This sum, together with the deficiency of $2,359 92, will require about $6,500 to be provided for, and to meet this there are now no other resources than voluntary contributions, or the use of the invested funds.

The Committee have long believed that additional apartments are needed for the proper classification of the pupils in their studies, as well as other purposes closely connected with the right management of the School. To accomplish these objects several plans have been proposed, and estimates of their probable cost procured, from which it appears that the requisite accommodations can be obtained, including the furniture and cost of heating and lighting, for about $20,000. As the amount needed for this purpose is large, and the deficiency above alluded to, together with the cost of the late alterations and repairs, would increase the sum to about $26,500, we would suggest that a few Friends, out of each of the Quarterly Meetings, be named to unite with this Committee in considering the whole subject, and if such a conference shall result in recommending the erection of an additional building, a plan may be agreed upon for raising the funds required for that purpose, as well as to defray the debt already incurred.

It has long been a cause of regret that so few of our members incline to enter upon the business of teaching, which, when faithfully pursued, is attended with so much usefulness. There is now, not only difficulty in procuring properly qualified teachers, but the increased compensation required by those who are competent, seriously increases the expense of conducting the Institution, and, will, as we apprehend, render it necessary, ere long, either to raise the

price of board and tuition, or to adopt some other mode for increasing the income of the School.

In view of the many departures from the simplicity of our christian profession, which are apparent in the present day, it remains to be the concern of this Committee that the school at Westtown may be so conducted, that, while affording a solid literary education, there may, both by precept and example on the part of the teachers and caretakers, be instilled into the minds of those intrusted to its care, that sincere love for the principles of Truth as professed by Friends, which will lead to a cheerful conformity with our various christian practices and testimonies: that, as they grow in years, they may, through submission to the discipline of the "cross of Christ," be fitted for their right places in His church and in the world.

Signed on behalf and by direction of the Committee,

Phila., Fourth mo. 3d, 1868.

mening

SAM'L MORRIS, Clerk.

On the mening of the 8th inst., and since the adoption of the foregoing report, a fire occurred at the School which destroyed the boys' shed and bath-house and about onefourth of their gallery. Prompt and well directed efforts to extinguish it were made by those on the premises and by large numbers of the neighbors, who kindly rendered efficient assistance. The loss sustained is nearly covered by insurance; and it is cause for thankfulness that it was no greater, which may be ascribed under Providence to the efforts alluded to, as well as the abundant supply of water and the use of the hose kept for such emergencies. Repairs to the burnt portions have been commenced, and are expected to be so far completed as not to prevent the opening of the Summer Session on the 4th of next month.