the close of 1875, thus:

"Our sewing-school kept its usual festival, thanks to our kind
ladies, Mrs. Harper,[3] with Mrs. Fiske, and their friends, who
supplied us liberally, and made many very happy. I have also,
through the generosity of friends, been able to _aid_ and even
_supply_ the wants of many who are in need, and I trust, in
beginning a New Year, I may be able to work even more earnestly than
ever before."

[3] Wife of Mr. Fletcher Harper, of Harper Brothers, publishers,
Franklin Square, New York.

This wealthy and inestimable lady (Mrs. F. Harper) has also recently
entered into her rest and reward. We are glad to know, however, that
her daughter has taken up all her mother's work, as the following
communication will testify:

"LAUREL HOUSE, LAKEWOOD, N.J.,
February 21, 1887.

"REV. DUNCAN M. YOUNG,

"DEAR SIR: I regret that I shall not be in New York for perhaps a
couple of months, and therefore cannot see you in regard to the
subject of Mrs. Knowles' work. She assisted my dear mother for many
years in the Industrial School, and was greatly honored and beloved
by all connected with her in that work.

"I do not think I can give you any information that you do not
already know, in regard to Mrs. Knowles; but if I knew a little
more as to what were your plans and desires in regard to getting
out a book from her notes, I might consider what I could do. In any
case, it can be only in a very slight degree that I am able to aid,
as I have taken up Mrs. F. Harper's work in all directions, as well
as my own. Any further communication addressed here will reach me.

"Very sincerely yours,

"MRS. D. H. SIBLEY."

In our correspondence for the Master we are reminded of two things,
first, the letter sent by the beloved disciple, John, in his second
epistle:

"The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the
truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

"For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us
forever:

"Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from
the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

"I rejoiced greatly, that I found of thy children walking in truth,
as we have received a commandment from the Father.

"And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I