CHESTNUT HILL FRIENDS MEETING

Stanley F. Myers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr., Treas. 905 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. , Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Joan Hagner Priscilla Blanshard Clerk of Overseers Newsletter Editor 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 814 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119

Meeting for Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Child Care provided.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 31 6:30 p.m. Potluck supper at the Kempners. Call 825-1799 for directions or transportation. 1l:JO p.m. Meeting for Worship at Chestnut Hill Meeting. January 7 7:30 p.m. Worship and Minis"cry Committee Meeting at Karen Cromley's. January 9 7:45 p.m. Peace and Social Concerns Committee at Mickey Abraham's. January 10 8:00 p.m. Overseers Meeting at Ellen Snodgrass's. January 14 5:30 p.m. supper. 6:30 p.m. Meeting for Business. If you plan to attend the supper, please return the enclosed card. January 21 5:30 p.m. Potluck Supper. 6:30 p.m. Clean-up. 7:30 p.m. Wistar Wood will give an illustrated talk on recent visits to Easter Island and the Amazon. February 4 Following Meeting for Worship, a luncheon for Meeting members and attenders and Nursery School families. HIGHLIGHTS OF MONTHLY MEETING

Stan Myers reported for vacationing Treasurer George Hag- ner that money received since last month has brought contribu- tions up to 439,700 toward a budgeted goal of $12,800, making our financial state somewhat less precarious than at the time of November's Monthly Meeting. A discussion followed as to the propriety of paying the $600 budgeted for contributions to cha- ritable causes with the goal not yet reached. It was pointed out that at last year's consideration of the subject of contri- butions, members felt reserves should not be allowed to get too high, and that these can properly be used for causes.

Shirley Philips, speaking for Peace and Social Concerns, urged us to write influential Congressmen and the President that we do not approve of the proposal raisins defanse spending 3%, which will mean ~15,000,000,000 less for important concerns such as social services, education, etc. Both Peace Committee and Chestnut Hill's Peace Committee feel that this proposal is inflationary and most insensitive to the Country's real needs. Please address your letters to the following: President Jimmy Carter Rep. Lawrence Coughlin The White House House of Representatives Washington, D, C. Washington, D.C. 20515 James G. McIntyre Sen. H. John Heinz I11 Budget Director Senate Office auilding Office of Budget and Management Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C.

Bob Hoffman reported for the Nominating Committee that Clerk Stanley Myers, Recording Clerk Frederick Kempner, Treasurer George Hagner, and Recorder Gertrude Gnielka have all agreed to serve another term. This report was approved and appreciation was expressed for the fine service of the past two years, and their willingness to continue serving the Meeting. Stan Myers then broached the subject of whether our facili- ties should be shared with Spring Garden College. The President, Dan DeLucca, has approached Stan because more classroom space is needed for the growing evening school, and he would like to use the Meetinghouse for one or two small groups Monday and Wed- nesday nights for 13 weeks. After much discussion a consensus was reached that while we want to cooperate with the College in allowing occasional use of the building, as we have welcomed re- hearsals for the annual musical production for several years, our facilities do not lend themselves for regular use by students. Karen Cromley offered to write the Annual Report for 1978. It will be presented for approval at January's Monthly Meeting and will then be submitted to Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION . . . . . Questions persist about the quality and substance of our Meetings for Worship, our relationship with each other, the future of Chestnut Hill. Recently an informal t'non-committeel'of con- cerned members spent a Saturday afternoon brain-storming some ideas which are presented as a separate enclosure with this News- letter. These wDiscussion-Starters18are being offered for use in the January 7 Meeting of Worship and Ministry, and as a part of the January 14 Meeting for Business. Pour study of, and response to, these matters is cordially invited.

NEWS OF MEMBERS Judith Blanshard and John Szucs were married on November 18 in Flint, Plichigan. Judy is a social worker with a school system just outside Flint, and John is Program Director for Flint's edu- cational radio station, WFBE. Their new address is 3714 Gratiot Street, Flint, ~ichigan 48503. We were sorry to learn that Wistar Wood has been in an auto- mobile accident, but are thankful that he was not seriously in- jured. It was announced in Meeting on December 10 that Wistar will sell his Ambler house, and is looking in Chestnut Hill for a home within walking distance of trains and SBFTA. Kitty Arnett was injured when she fell from her electric cart recently at Kendal, and has been in Chester County Hospital. We understanh that she is now black at Kendal in the medical wing, and we wish her a speedy recovery, sending love to both Kitty and John, who are very much missed at Chestnut Hill.

New Addresses:

Frederick Jr. and Margaret Palmer Apt. 4L 101 Gedney Street Nyack, New York 10960 Samuel Mason Jr. 338 South Smedley St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 CHESTEUT HILL FRIZIWS FIZETING NZWSLETTER

Stanley F. ivlyers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr., Treas. 905 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Joan Hagner Priscilla Blanshard Clerk of Overseers Newsletter Editor 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 814 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa, 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119

Meeting for Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Child Care provided,

CALENDAR February 28 Overseers Meeting at Hertha Reinemanntshome, 8 p.m. March 4 Coffee Hour following Meeting for Worship. A11 are welcome. March 6 7:45 p.m. Peace and Social Concerns Committee Meeting at the home of Ruth Dross. March 11 5:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Supper. 6:30 p.m. Pieeting for Business. If you plan to attend the supper, please return the enclosed card. ivIarch 18 6:30 p.m. Dessert and coffee, after which the Hoff- mans and the Garrettsons will present ,,Innocents Abroad", a slide story of their respective recent trips to Europe.

Quaker Great Books Study Groue

The Forum Committee would like reactions of Meeting members and attenders to a proposed study group which will read and dis- cuss the writings of early Quaker Robert Barclay. Three consecu- tive Wednesday evenings beginning in April are under consideration. Those interested in participating are asked to contact Dona Gar- rettson or Stan Myers before the March Monthly Meeting. Bible Study Classes

Would you like to be part of a Bible Study Group at Chestnut Hill Meeting? Steve Stalonas, who has led several discussion groups at Chestnut Hill before, has agreed to be the leader. Ten- tative plans are to meet once a week, probably Thursday evenings, April through mid-June. Please let either Trudy Hubben or Nancy Hubby know of your interest so that details of topic, time and meeting place can be arranged.

Where We Stand on the Law of the Sea "It was approximately three years ago that this small Meeting made a major financial contribution in support of the Law of the Sea. This March a Quaker team of five persons will again attend a Conference to press for a treaty with 150 nations that will cover two-thirds of the earth's surface. "What has the Conference agreed upon to date? Here are a few items: --Pollution control obligations stronger than those in current international law; --Limited fishing rights for landlocked nations; --The principle that the 'common heritage' seabed area beyond national jurisdiction would be managed by an International Authority for the participatory benefit of developing countries; --The world community's strongest dispute settlement procedures. *Istillto be achieved: The and other developed countries must accept provisions that channel major profits from mining operations, after companies retain a reasonable return on their investment, to the Fund for Developing Countries. llOur team brings delegates together under a favorable atmos- phere to settle disagreements before they come to the floor of the Conference. We publish a newspaper, Neptune, providing conference news. We influence domestic legislation where it works injury to the 'common heritage' principle, feeling that the seas are the common heritage of all manking," We are indebted to William F. Fischer Jr. for this interesting update, and he may be contacted for further information. CHESTKUT EILL FRIZNDS MEETING FZBRUARY 1979 NNEWLEETER

Stanley F. kyers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr., Treas. 905 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Joan Eagner Priscilla Elanshard Clerk of Overseers Newsletter Editor 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 814 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119

Heeting for Worship Sundays at 10: 30 a.m. Child Care provided.

February 4 Following Meeting for Worship, Luncheon with Nursery School families. All are welcome. February 7 8:00 p.m. Overseers Meeting, location to be announced via postcard to members. February 10 Quarterly Meeting, at Arch Street Meeting. Caroline Pineo, "Inter-Generation: xlternatives for Meetings Having no First Day Schools,If at morning session, 10:OO-12:OO. Business session, 1:OO. Child care all day. Pebruary 11 Xonthly Neeting Supper, 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Meeting for Eusiness. If you plan to at- tend the supper, please return the enclosed card. 7:45 p.m. Peace and Social Concerns Committee at Shirley Philips'. February 20 10:30 a.m. Ladies Day at Trudy Hubbents. Pebruary 25 Following Meeting for Worship, Douglas Holtzman will speak on "Peace Conversionw.

HIGHLIGHT S OF MO15THLY MEETING Treasurer George Hagner reported, to the great relief of all, that by December 31, 913,300 had been received in contributions against $12,800 which had been budgeted for 1978 income of t Meeting. In the absence of Gertrud Gnielka, Stan Myers gave the Reco derls aeport. Chestnut Hill has lost three members this last ye one by death, one by transfer, and one by resignation. There ar 171 members, of whom 149 are adult and 22 are minors. Karen Cromley presented a draft of the Meeting Annual Report which was approved with appreciation. Members commented that the small number of active members and attenders (25-30 at Monthly Meetings, 35-40 on an average at Meetings for worship) does not re flect accurately the vitality, movement, and growth in spiritual life which has happened over the past year. Much of the Monthly Meeting was spent discussing the Discussion Starters enclosed in last month's Newsletter. Bill Fischer explained that his role in calling together a small, informal group of Chest- nut Hillers who were also concerned with the declining membership activities in the Meeting, was inspired by Yearly Meeting Secretar Francis Brownls suggestion: "Sometimes only two or three people ca turn a Meeting around." The questions coming out of that group's discussion were sent to Bob Hoffman for consideration at the Januar meeting of Worship and Ministry. Bob Hoffman then reported on that meeting. His committee memb discussed the quality of vocal ministry, how to encourage more speak ing, why there are less Bible-centered messages; how to attract mo young people; the possibility of Bible Study classes; the possibi lity of starting a new First Day School (Shirley ?hilips has offer to provide leadership for this effort); more use of library resou ces and Pendle Hill pamphlets. Monthly )Ieeting attenders reacted to both reports by commentin that those young people who seek an emotional rather than intellec- tual approach to religion, or easy answers, will not be led to Quakerism, that the needs of older members are being met by the c ing here, and that those who come here do find what they are look for. Both inward and outward searching as done by early Friends and meeting our own needs will attrac'c o'cher seekers. The probl of filling committee assignments from our small numbers is a rea one, however, and it might be wise to restructure the committee se up and have fewer people on each, It was felt that attention to these questions was a useful exercise, and Bill was thanked for hi work and loving concern for Chestnut Bill Meeting. Speaking for the Peace and Social Concerns Committee, Bill Fiscner told about the call he, Paul Blanshard and Charlie Philip made on Congressman Lawrence Coughlin on December 19. They asked the Congressman to use his influence as a member of the iippropri tions Committee to change direction from increased military spendi to support for domestic social services, pointing out that the United States is second among the top eight industrial nations in percentage (13%) of citizens living below the poverty line. mentioned their concern that President Carter is not living up to his promises to cut military spending. A report on this visit has been sent to Meeting members and to the Yearly Meeting. It is hoped that others will be encouraged to contact their political represen- tatives in this way as well as by letter. Approval was given for the week-end use of the Neetinghouse February 16-18 by 20 teen-agers and five adults sponsored by the Religious Education/~oungFriends Committee of Yearly Meeting. This group will study Holistic Healing, and will worship with us on that Sunday morning. George Garrettson announced that the Ff-scal Year Budget for 1979 will be considered at February's Monthly Meeting, and asked comm- ittees needing changes in their allottments to please contact him.

NURSERY SCHOOL LUNCHEON On February 4 following Meeting for Worship, the Nursery School and the Nursery School Committee will serve lunch to Meeting members and attenders. The children and their teacher will make soup, and the rest of the meal will be provided by the Committee. It is hoped that as many as possible will take advantage of this pleasant oppor- tunity to ma~ethe acquaintance of Nursery School families.

QUARTERLY MEETING The morning session of Quarterly Meeting, to be held Saturday, February 10 at Arch Street Meeting, promises to be of particular interest to Chestnut Hill members. Caroline Pineo, retiring Execu- tive Secretary of Religious Education/~oungFriends Committee, will present a program entitled "Inter-Generation: Alternatives for Mee- tings not Having First Day Schoolst1. The morning session begins at 10:OO a.m., and the business session at 1:00 p.m. All-day child care will be provided.

SAVE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25! After Meeting for Worship on February 25, Douglas Holtzman of the Friends Peace Committee will speak about "Peace Conversionu, some practical possibilities for turning tlswords into plowsharesw in today's world of high unemployment and defense plant closings. These provocative topics will be covered: whether corporations can be held accountable and responsible to both their employees and their investors; can the Frankford Arsenal be used to produce good for mankind and again provide jobs for 3,000 workers; is it possible to reduce the Defense Budget without the loss of workers1 jobs? We urge all members and attenders to stay after in this timely and important Forum program. ********** * LADIES DAY A Ladies Day will be held on Tuesday, F at the home of Trudy Bubben. Bring a sandwic a happy day of socializing. ***********

NEWS OF MEMBERS William Burnham and Lucinda Franiclin were married on in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill is working in July will begin a residency in Family Practice as the first doctor that area to set up a private evening clinic care. Cindy is a nurse and is studying to be a nurse practitioner. Their address is 6701 Beacon Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72207. Chestnut Hill Meeting's wedding gift to them will be a gift certif to the Friends Book Store, with which we all wishes. Congratulations to Richard Taber, son of was ordained a Congregational Minister in Wil January 21. We have heard that Margery Smith enjoyed a late Christm union with her son Kevin, and we send greetings to them. lice Terne, whom we have missed in Heeting this year, Computer Programmer who often has to work on Sunday.

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ADDilESS CIWNGES: Martha West Nan Yarnall 228 Spruce St. Harper House, Apt. 11 Norristown, Pa. 19401 111 Hamlet Hill Road Baltimore, Md. 21210

BOOK REVIZW The $uiet Rebels, by Margaret H. Bacon, tells the mo of the Society of Friends and its unique cont of this country, from the day in 1656 when t the Truth arrived in Boston Harbor to the pr the early years of persecution as the Quaker hold in New England, and tells the parts the nial America. The migration to the Midwest, that split the Society in the Nineteenth Cent of the pacifist in past wars right do conflict are covered. For new or old or prospective Friends, this book has something to say. William F. Fischer, Jr.

CHESTNUT aILL MEETING LIBRA~Y New Paperbacks

C.S. Lewis: The Screwtape Letters A new edition, with a study guide, of the classic discussion of The Devil and his works by the Cambridge Medieval scholar. Paul Tournier: The Adventure of Living A challenging examination of the possibilities of the Christian life by the Swiss psychologist who has throughout his life com- bined his knowledge and practice of depth psychology with a pro- found faith. Author of The Person Reborn and The Meaning of Persons. Arthur R. Miller: The Assault on Privacy 'lithat Misuse of computers is doing and can do to individual freedoms" (Ralph Nader). The threat of the personal data file.

Elizabeth Yates: A Book of Hours The meditations and prayers for each hour of a day by a distin- guished author, gardener, and lover of life. Designed and illus- trated with leaf woodblocks by Carol Armstrong. William Barclay: The Gospel of Luke (revised edition) The standard commentary and study guide to the Third Gospel. Basil Donne-Smith: Much Madder; The Chronicles of a Quaker Meeting A sympathetic satire by an English Friend on the proceedings of a Meeting that never was. Robert A. Clark and J. Russell Elkington: The Quaker Heritage in Medi- --cine. Two essays read in April 1976 before the Friends Medical So- ciety in Philadelphia; one on Quakers and psychiatry and one on Quakers in medicine. The historical backgrounds and the con- tributions of Quakerism to physical and mental health today. Alistair Cooke: Six Men. Six intimate sketches of public personalities, from Charlie Chaplin to Bertrand Russell and Zdward VIII. good case book for-Tournierts theories of Person and persona. CIIESTNUT HILL PX1E:NDS MEETING APRIL 1979 NEWSLETTEB

Stanley 3'. Myers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr., Treas. 905 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 506 W. Mt. airy Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia,.Pa. 19119 Joan liagner Priscilla Blanshard Clerk of Overseers Newsletter Editor 506 W. W. Airy Ave. 814 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119

Meeting for Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Child Care provided. ********** CALENDAR April 1 Forum Committee ijIeeting following Meeting for Worship. Coffee Hour following Meeting. April 3 7:45 p.m. Peace and Social Concerns Committee Meeting at the home of Bnneliese Gutkind Bulling. Aprii 4 8:00 p.m. Overseers Meeting at the home of Marion Bischer. April 5 7:30 p.m. First of ten Bible Study sessions, at Trudy Hubbents. April 8 Monthly Meeting Supper, 5:30 p.m. Meeting for Business, 6:30 p.m. If you plan to attend the supper, please return the enclosed card. April 17 7:45 p.m. Xoments Group, at Trudy Hubben's. April 18, 25, May 2 7:30 p.m. Quaker Classics in brief Study Group. Location to be determined later. Contact Stan Myers for further details.

HIGHLIGHTS OF MONT3LY MSET IlTG

Bob Hoffman nresented the Nominatinir Committee iieaort. These appointments will-appear in the Chestnut- ill Meeting List-of Members and Attenders which will be distributed in June, and so will not be reproduced here. Beflecting Plonthlv Meetin2 sentiments exoressed in73'ebruary, no committees have been increased in size, some have been reduced, and one committee has been eliminated by merging the House- keeping Committee with Property, Budget and Finance. George Hagner's 1978 Treasurer's Report was passed out to members and attenders, and in the absence of George, Clerk Stan Myers verba- lized it. Contributions were 513,667, an increase of 9874.52 over 1977: interest income totaled $13,667; the total income was $19,141.81; total expenses were $18,355.91. Obviously the IYieeting is in a sound financial position. However, Stan pointed out that basic Meeting needs are not being met by member contributions and this is a matter for concern. Herbert Brown will audit these figures. Appreciation was expressed to George for the carefully prepared report which is clearly presented and easily grasped. Mary Lou Hurwitz reminded us that the Neeting has scholarship money available. The procedure for a grant is to apply to the school, which makes the Meeting aware of the request, and the Scholarship Committee then makes a recommendation. George Garrettson discussed the 1979 Budget. Because of infla- tion and necessary repairs, he anticipates that expenses will reach $22,325, with contributions and interest on capital coming to only $18,700. Also, the Housekeeping Committee would like to spend about $3,000 for new foam rubber bench cushions (which would include cushio- ning the benches now bare), bringing the deficit to approximately 56,000. These figures prompted discussion about the wearing quality of foam rubber versus hair cushions (which we now have), deficit finan- cing, paying for cushions and other major costs such as curb repair from other funds, amortizing major costs over several gears, the pos- sibility of increasing members and attenders' contributions to the Meeting, asking the Nursery School to contribute a share of the utility costs. The Housekeeping Committee was asked to get estimates for hair cushions, and the Monthly Meeting will consider the cushion question again. It was suggested that the cash flow problem caused by the pau- city of early-in-the-year contributions might be helped by a quarterly reminder in the Newsletter. Joan Eagner reported that Lois Taber has been appointed for a three-year term to the Hominating Committee. Dona Garrettson announced that there will be a Forum Committee meeting after Meeting for \Vorship on April 1 to select a new Clerk and to plan programs for the rest of the year.

The Friends General Conference Gathering of Friends will take place July 1-7 at Earlham College, 3iclunond, Indiana with the theme, "Nurturing the Seed." Accommodations include dormitory rooms with linen supplied; floor space for bedrolls; camping on campus; off campus houses with kitenens at special rates for groups of 9-26. The Friends General conference Spring Quarterly has complete information as well as registration and housing forms. Please write to Ken pIiller, 1520-B Zace Street, Philadelphia, 19102, for further information.

WONEN ' S GROUP The Moments Group is being revived. The first meeting, 7:45 on spril 17 at Trudy Hubben1s home, will plan subsequent sessions and find out what participants are interested in discussing. Trudy sees these as an oppormnity to talk about Friendly matters there isn't time for at Monthly Neeting, perhaps the Jueries. It is expec- ted that the Group will gather once a month on a Tuesday evening. Men are also welcome. *********

QUAKER CLASSICS STUDY GROUP

A study group to consider the works of , Isaac Pen ington, and Robert Barclay will meet on the evenings of April 18, April 25, and May 2, using as a text l1i;uaker Classics in Brief." A dozen people have indicated interest in participating, and Stan iviyers has ordered 12 copies of this book which will be available for pick up in the Meeting House office xpril 1. Locations for the sessions will be determined later, and participants will be notified. Those who have not yet signed up for this may contact Stan. Because Barclay and Penington are not as familiar to us as William Penn, it seems appropriate to mention a few details about their lives. in his introduction to "Quaker Classics in Briefu said that Penn is known for his practice of Quakerism, aarclay for his belief, Isaac Penington for inward experience. Robert aar- clay, 1648-1690, became a Friend at the age of 18, having studied both Catholic and Calvinistic theology. He spend his first years traveling in the ministry in England and Europe, and in the legal defense of Quakers. He wrote countless pamphlets and tracts, his chief work being "The Apology.I1 Leonard Kenworthy says that he is known as the greatest "systematic expositor of Quaker theology which the Society of Friends has ever produced." Hystic Isaac Penington, 1716-1679, was born into a prominent Puritan family, and his father was a Lord Mayor of London. iie was highly educated and well versed in the literature of the period. He and his wife became Friends in 1658, joining Fox, Earclay, Penn and James Naylor in developing Quakerism to the powerful force it became. Imprisoned for 11 years for his faith, his greatest contribution was through his public ministry, his letters, and his publications. 'gain quoting Leonard Kenworthy in "Quaker Leaders Speakn, "Robert Barclay was the scholarly, logical protagonist of Quakerism; Pening- ton the literary mystical interpreter of the new movement." BIBLE STUDY GROUP Steve Stalonas will lead ten consecutive Thursday evening Bible Study sessions beginning April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Trudy Hubbenls. The Book of Job will be discussed at this first meeting, and the group will then decide which direction to take. The cost is $1.00 per person per session.

FIRST DAY SCHOOL Joan Hagner reports that Shirley Philips, Alice Terne, and Diana Johnson met with the Overseers at their regular meeting to discuss the possibility of starting a First Day School. They agreed to serve as the Religious Education Committee, and plan to meet soon with all parents of school-age children in hopes of starting classes in Kay.

NEWS OF OUB MEMBXRS We were sorry to learn that both Herman and Helen Zreininger are in Chestnut Hill Hospital, and we send them our love. Four Chestnut Hill Meeting people have been in the news recently: Wistar Wood was interviewed by the Chestnut Hill Local March 15 in connection with the fiscal problems of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Wistar was superintendant of this institution 1939-1948, and feels that it will be great tragedy if it has to be closed because of lack of support from the State. Diana Johnson is running for a Chestnut Hill Community Association Direc tor-at-Large post. Natalie Kempner, Director of the Norris Square Neighborhood Pro- ject in Puertorjfiican Kensington, was featured in a very interesting article in the Karch 15 Philadelphia Inquirer. Sor over five years Natalie has been working with neighborhood children to teach them about their roots and their area, thus building pride in their heri- tags and resulting ix better acco~plis4Lqentin school. According to the March 12 Philadelphia Inquirer, Barbara Ruch, daughter of -Anna and University of Pennsylvania professor in Oriental Studies, is an authority on I1Nara Xhon", Japanese pictorial scrolls dating from the 13th th>ough 17th centuries: i3arbara has studied these medieval treasures, which are little known even in Japan, for ten years, and is writing four books about them. CHESTNUT HILL FRIENDS MEETIMG MAY 1979 NEWSLETTER

Stanley F. Myers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr., Ireas. 905 W. Mt. Airy nve. 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Joan Hagner Priscilla Blanshard Clerk of Overseers Kewsletter Editor 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 814 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119

Meeting for Worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Child Care provided.

CALENDAR May 1 7:45 Peace and Social Concerns Committee Meeting at the Fischersf. May 2 7:30 Quaker Classics in Brief Study Group, at the Meeting House. May 6 Coffee and a short Meeting for Business following Meeting for Worship. May 9 8:00 Overseers Meeting at the Garrettsonsf./ May 13 First Day School May 15 7:45 Women's Group at the home of Natalie Kempner, 509 Brook Lane, Conshohocken. Call 825-1799 for direc- tions or transportation. May 20 Following Meeting for Worship there will be a slide pre- sentation on the Friends Neighborhood Guild. May 27 First Day School HIGHLIGHTS OF MOIJTHLY MSETING

Rosemary Burnham reported for the Overseers that Bob Taber has been ill, and that both Herman and Helen Breininger are at the Cheltenham Behabilitation Center, 600 West Cheltenham Avenue. She also mentioned that transportation to a hospital for outpatient visits is nee'ded for a Stapeley Hall resident belonging to the Meeting. a volunteer to represent us at Northwest Interfaith Movement was requested. - Bob Hoffman spokk on the status of the Draft. There is a move- ment afoot to revive this, although both liberals and conservatives oppose it for varying reasons, including racial ones and the draf- ting of women. July 1, 1979 and October 1, 1979 are critical dates when Congress will be concerned with this issue. Accounts of Yearly Meeting sessions were given by Anneliese Gutkind Bulling, Wistar Wood, Bill Fischer and Ken Burnham. Con- troversial subjects such as the divestment of South African capital, nuclear energy banning, and whether Friends should speak out against bringing back the Draft were prominent, and although no unanimity was reached, the discussions were most interesting. As both Ken and George Garrettson pointed out, the airing of these sen- sitive issues, so helpful in making individual decisions, is very worthwhile whether or not agreement is reached. Bill Fischer re- ported on Francis Brown's visits to 98 monthly meetings, and his conclusion that while our meetings are generally in Itgood health", it will be necessary to sharpen our views and develop the Faith part of Faith and Practice, provide more service opportunities for young people, and do more outreach if we hope to attract new mem- bers, especially the young. Dorothy Craig continued last month's discussion on cushions for the meeting room benches and announced that the Committee had another estimate for this project, $1400 for foam cushions with nylon covers, this being the lowest one so far. At least five up- holsterers have been contacted, and it has been found that reha- bilitation of our our present hair cushions is out of the question. The Monthly Meeting authorized going ahead with this last uphol- sterer, although some members felt that is is questionable to pay for this from capital, and urged that our comfort should not be at the expense of outreach or contributions to worthy causes. Dorothy and her Committee were thanked for their very careful and time-consuming research on behalf of this project. Natalie Kempner spoke about the Norris Square Neighborhood Project of which she is Director, and the need for funding of out-of-town trips for the Puerto Rican children served by this worthy effort. The Monthly Meeting approved $200 for this pur- pose, and it was decided to ask members to make individual contri- butions to the Meeting to cover this sum, with amounts in excess of the $200 to be given also to Natalie. She mentioned that clothing and plant cuttings for their fund-raising sales would be very welcome too. Because Clerk Stan Myers must be out of the country for two weeks in mid-May, there will be a short Meeting for Business after Meeting for Worship on May 6. This will take the place of the usual second Sunday's Monthly Meeting Supper and Business Meeting. Stan reported that the Quaker Classics in Brief Study Group has drawn the interest of 18 people, too large a number for a private home, and so the sessions are taking place at the Meeting House. Leadership is being provided by Stan, Karen Cromley, Bob Hoffman, Ruth Dross, Mary Lou Hurwitz, with one/more to be recruited. An All-Quarters Conference representing the 13 Quarters of Philadelphia Pearly Meeting will be held June 27-26 at Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey. The theme will be "Seekers of the Spirit: Building CommunityIf. Child care, Young Friends activities, housing on campus and nearby camping facilities are available. For further information consult the Chestnut Hill Meeting Bulletin Board or Marian Dockhorn, Registrar, Box 535, Southampton, Pa. 18966, telephone 215-357-3857. Members were asked to consider forming car pools to Friends General Conference at Earlham College, July 1-7. ********* WOMZNS GROUP The Women's Group was reactivated at a meeting on April 17 at the home of Trudy Hubben. Many who attended the earlier series found it useful to have this opportunity to become better acquainted by discussing topics of concern to them. A number of subjects were touched upon at this initial meeting, and the group will continue to be open to the discussion of any which are of interest to those who attend. The next session will be at Natalie Kempner's on Tues- day, May 15 at 7:45 p.m. All are cordially invited to come. Please call1';atalie at 825-1799 for directions or a ride. ********* FIRST DAY SCHOOL .Chestnut Hill Meeting will again attempt to form a First Day School after many years without one. The Overseers have appointed Alice Terne, Shirley Philips and Diana Johnson to be on the Reli- gious Education Committee, and they have planned to hold sessions on May 13 and 27, and June 10 and 24. There are to be two classes, the Juniors, up to Junior High age, and the Seniors, who are in Junior High. The Juniors will be taught by Steve Gable and Diana Johnson, and the Seniors by Alice Terne and Susan Blum. Shirley Philips will help with both groups. The topic will be Quakerism. Both classes will attend Meeting for Worship for 15 or 20 minutes and then leave with their teachers. ******I** NEWS OF OUR MEMBERS

Emily Hagner, daughter of George and -9Joan will be graduated Magna Cum Laude in May from SUNY College of hew York at hiew Paltz, with a BS in Sociolo~v. She and her husband. Geor~eCarrothers. are houseparents for-;he Poughkeepsie Urban ~ome,which cares for 4 to 7 problem boys aged 12-18. CH'ESTNUT HILL FRIENDS MEETING JUNE 1979 :NEWSLETTER

Stanley F. Myers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr,, Treas. 905 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 , Joan Hagner Priscilla Blanshard Clerk of Overseers Newsletter Editor 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 814 Carpeater Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119

Meeting for Worship Sundays at 10: 30 a.m. Child Care provided.

CALENDAR June 2 Quarterly Meeting at Friends Neighborhood Guild's Guild House West, 13th and Fairmount Streets. June 3 Forum Committee meeting after Meeting for Worship. Work Day. Come to Meeting in work clothes and bring a lunch. Beverage will be provided. June 5 7:45 p.m. Peace and Social Concerns Committee at Trudy Bubben's. June 6 7:45 p.m. Overseers Meeting at Hertha Reinemannls. June 10 First Day School Short Business Meeting following Meeting for Worship. Afterwards we are invited to Margaret Levy's home, 1016 Westview Street, for lunch and a swim if weather is favo- rable. Bring bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will. be provided, Rain date for the swim party is June 17 after Meeting for Worship. June 23- All Quarters Conference of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting at 26 Stockton College, Pomona, New Jersey. For information, contact Marian Dockhorn, Box 535, Southampton, Pa., 18966, Telephone 357-3857. June 24 First Day School July 1-7 Friends General Conference at Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana. July 17 10:30 a.m. Ladies Day at the home of Mildred Soast. Bring a sandwich, Dessert and beverage will be provided. Please call Joan Bagner if transportation is needed. HIGHLIGHTS OF MONTHLY MEETING William Fischer is Chestnut Hill Meeting's new representative to the Northwest Interfaith Movement, commonly known as NIM. The Monthly Meeting was delighted to learn that Robin Hoffman and Kevin Lohse have picked October 6 for their wedding day, and have requested that the marriage be under the care of Chestnut Hill Meeting. Bill and Marion Fischer and Joan Hagner will serve on the Committee on Clearness. Stan Myers announced that Meeting Secretary Ann Northrup will resign about July 1 to begin a career of full-time teaching. Ann has been most competent, cooperative and faithful to the needs of the Meeting. We will all miss her very much and wish her well in her new endeavor. Members are asked to suggest names for her replacement, and other Meetings will also be contacted. Stan, George and Joan Hagner, and Bob Hoffman will form a search committee. The Nominating Committee has been asked to appoint a new News- letter Editor in time for the first Fall issue. Herbert Brown's Auditor's Report for 1978, which found the Treasurer's Report to present a fadr and' comprehensive account of the financial state of Chestnut Hill Meeting, was accepted with thanks. Karen Cromley has placed a stack of brochures commemorating NIMts Tenth Anniversary in the Gathering Room, and she urges us all to take one. Bill Fischer spoke about the need for money of the Ocean Education Project. The following minute was approved to be sent to the Be- quests Committee of Yearly Meeting: Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting has, over a number of years, ably supported the effort to obtain an equitable and just Law of the Sea. There has just been concluded the Third Session involving over 150 nations, This is one of the most extensive efforts in the world to achieve a law applying to the oceans. The efforts so far fall directly in line with Friends principles involving the environment, equitable mining rights, free passage of straits, fishing and peaceful settlement of disputes. We trust that the Ocean Education Project, ably supporting this effort, will receive consideration in its request for funding, Clerk for Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting May 6, 1979 The June Monthly Meeting will be held after Meeting for Worship on June 10. Following this we are invited to take swimsuits and lunches to Margaret Levy's home, where she will provide dessert and beverage. If June loth's weather is inclement, Monthly Meeting will be held as planned, but the swim-picnic will be postponed to the next Sunday, June 17, after Meeting for Worship. ~uarter1y'~eetingwill be held on June 2 at Friends Neighborhood Guild's new facility, Guild House West. There will be short meetings for Monthly Meeting and Worship and Ministry clerks at 9:30a.m., after which there will be a Centennial Report and a tour of this new buil- ding. Lunch will be served 12:OO-1:00 (for reservations contact Sally Andrews of Yearly Meeting), and the business meeting will be 1:OO-2:OO.

WOMFINIS GROUP The Women's Group has met twice this Spring, the last meeting having taken place at the Kempner home. It has been decided to post- pone other meetings until next October, when a more definite agenda of topics and a regular schedule of get-togethers will be planned.

* WORX DAY George Garrettson and the Property Committee are planning a Work Day after Meeting for Worship on June 3. We are asked to wear work clothes to Meeting and bring a bag lunch, with beverage being provided. Most of the effort will be directed toward the grounds, so extra rakes and brooms will be welcome. Those who have special skills with chain saws, pruning gear, etc. are invited to bring that sort of equipment also. *********** LADIES DAY The next Ladies Day will be held July 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mildred Soast. Bring your handwork and a sandwich, and dessert and beverage will be there to complete the meal. Joan Bagner urges those who require transportation to contact her. *********** CONTRIBUTION REMINDER Several Monthly Meetings ago during a discussion of cash flow problems in covering operating expenses, it was suggested that it might be helpful both for the individual member and the Meeting if we were reminded to send contributions in quarterly, rather than in a lump sum at the end of the calendar year.

NEWS OF MEMBERS Helen and Herman Breininger- have moved to a nursing home in Cheltenham. Jack and Peggy Fogarty write that-daughter Barbie has been a freshoman at Washington College in ~hestertown,Tild.he graduated from Gemrge School. Eric, their son, graduated from Wildelake High School in Columbia, Md. a year ago and will attend Bowman Technical School, Lancaster, Pa. to study jewelry making. William H. Snodgrass and his family will be visiting and travel- ling in the United States this summer. Harrison and Florence Terrell send word that their grandson Andy Terrell and his wife Lisa are back in this area after about two years in California. Eric Abraham, 19 year old son of Mickey Abraham, will reside and study in Israel from April to October, 1979. Emma Sidle writes, We have a large worship group here made up of Friends who live here, We do not want to form a Meeting as Kendal has done as we still feel part of our own Meetings. Your notes and the Newsletter are good links which I cherish." David Terne, son of Alice Terne,will be doing volunteer work at Chestnut- Hill Hospital this summer, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Deborah Oberholtzer writes, Jenny Wentz is reaping the rewards of tennis camp, and is seeded number one in GFS girlst tennis." Sculley and Margeret Bradley: are currently in Westmoreland for more care for Sculley. Wistar Wood writes that friends may visit Evelyn at Anglecott in the late afternoon. Frederick Burwell will be entering the freshmen class at Bennington this fall.

New Addresses: Charlotte Taskier 95 Prescott Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 Helen and Herman Breininger Cheltenham Nursing Home 600 W. Cheltenham Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19126 Douglas and Lois Fischer Town House #32 60 Presidential Plaza 600 E. Genesee St. Syracuse, N.Y. 13202

This will be the last Newsletter until next Fall. We hope that everyone will have a pleasant summer. CHESTNUT HILL FRIENDS MEETING SEPTEMBER 1979 NEWSLETTER Stanley F. Myexs, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr., Treas. 905 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 506 W. Mt. Airy xve, Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Joan Hagner Slizabeth G. Tiffany Clerk of Overseers Newsletter Editor 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 510 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 CH 8-1 270 *************GE 8-3077 Meeting for Worship is held each First Day at 10:30 a.m. Child care************** is provided during Meeting.

September 4 Overseers Meeting 8 P.M. (Place to be anncuced.) September 9 Monthly Meeting for ausiness, following Meeting for Worship. September 23 Carl Abraham, speaking to us of his experiences as an employe of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and his assignment to the Three-Mile Island inyestigation. Following Meeting for Worship. October 13 Open House at stapeley Hall, 6300 Greene Street - in celebration of the 75th Anniversary. The Monthly Meeting of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, originally scheduled to be held at Stapeley Kall on October 14th has been postponed. HIGHLIGHTS OF MONTHLY MEETING FOR BUSIKESS, JUNE 10th: Robert Hoffman, Clerk of the Committee on Worship and Ministry, reported that the committee would like to consider the following three proposals: 1) that we secure a epeaker on prayer; 2) th~:po~sibilii,y of the Meeting participating in a Retreat, and 3) we continue the practice of reading a on the first Sunday of each month. Marion Fischer gave an extensive report on the Representative Meeting of Yearly Meeting. The items discussed were: 1. Extending the use of the Yearly Meeting Library. 2. Need for action on a bill (H.R.4040) reinstituting the draft. 3. Concern of the Peace Committee on the execution of prisoners in Florida. 4. Need for study of 3 Mile Island and its effect On the Susn uehanna River. 5. Problems of isolation felt by the Vriends of Lesbians and Gay Concerns" srroup. 6. Pursuit of improvement of the Arch St. Tract composed five properties three of which are historic, involving working with the Historical Development Corporation, and formation of apartments with stores at the street level. 7. The need for a new furnace at 4th and Arch Xeeting House, bearing cost of $60,000. 8. The Religious Educntion Committee has combined with Young Friends. 9. A study of Associated dembers reveals diversity among Friends. 10, A Finance Conference is to be held on Snt., Oct. 13 to include discussion of inflation and the need for increased quotas for Monthly Meetings. 11. The urgency for action on ~r0blemSof South Africa. Elvira Brown reported on the May Quarterly Heetin~,where the main topic of discussion concerned the securim of a ,uarterly Meeting, Coordinator. It was decided to put off a decision so that individual Monthly Meetings could consider the matter in depth and report their positions in writing. The next Quarterly Xeeting, will be held on the first Saturday in November. NIWS OF OUR IGEU3iES AND ATTENDERS Agnes (Truey) Kemp, wife of Bryce, died on July 13th. Roberta Kraffier and Joan Hagner read selections Truey had chosen, at the memorial service which was held on July 17th. The Xeffins have been long time nembers of Chentxut Hill Friends Keeting,, but we have not seen them because of Trueyts lona illness. Bryce has attended meeting for worship since the funeral and we hope you will sll introduce yourselves and nake him welcome with US. Susan Blum was married to Peter Payne on August 21st in Trinity Lutheran Church, Oermntown. They will be living in Anna~olis,Maryland. We send tham best wishes. Jody Hamer and Jerry Fox have a baby boy, Ryland Benbow Fox, born August 10th at home in Virainia. Aaron, 4, is very pleased to have a baby brother. William Burnham, M.D., is beginning a residency in Family Practice in Little Rock. Arkansas. Roger Burnham is workins;: with the Xast Frankford Neighborhood Project in Philadelphia. The Neighborhood Project encourages home ownership, repair and maintenance among lower income families. Ken Burnhamts book, "God Comes to America : Father Divine and the Peace Xission Koveaent," has been published by Lambnth Press. In the book, Ken has traced Father Divine's career, his theological position and economic message. Megan Evans, daughter of Henry and Margaret 2vans, and Henry McKelden Pucker were married 2 P.M. on Friday, August 17, 1979, in the historic old meeting house in Conanicut, R. I. in Narragansett Bay. They will reside in Washington, D. C. Franklin Evans and his wife Janet Boles and their fifteen-month old, red haired daughter, Christina Elaine Evans, came for the wedding and spent two weeks with their parents.

WEDDING Everyone is invited to the wedding of Robin Hoffman to Kevin Lohse, to take place at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting on September 29th at 2 P. M.

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE LIST OF MEIriBERS AND ATTENDERS: Add telephone number for Stephen Gable: CH 7-4575 Add zip code for Evelyn B. Hagner: Rycial Park, Pa. 19046 New address: Ann Hagner Murray (848-6183 426 W. Chelten AVe. Philadelphia, Pa. 19144 New telephone number: Anne C. Longstreth 247-5747 Deceased: Agnes Darling Truman Kemp, July 1979

The Newsletter of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting will be prepared during the third week of each month. Items to be included shpuld be sent to Betty Tiffany, 510 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, 19119, or to Elvira Brown at the Meeting, 100 East Plermaid Lane, Philadelphia 19118, BEFORE THE 18th OF THE MONTH. CHESTNUT HILL FRIENDS MEETING

OCTOBER 1979 NEWSLETTER

Stanley F. Myers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr ., Treas. 905 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. 191 19

Joan Hagner Elizabeth G. Tiffany Clerk of Overseers Editor of Newsletter 506 W. Mt. Airy Ave. 510 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 191 19 Philadelphia, Pa. 191 19 CH 8-1270 G E 8-3077 ......

Meeting far Worship is held each First Day at 10:30 a.m. Child care is provided during Meeting...... CALENDAR

October 7 Coffee Hour following meeting for Worship Committee an Worship and Ministry meets at 7:30 at Trudy Hubben's.

October 8 Overseers, at 745 at the Myers' house.

October 13 Open House at Stapely Hall in celebration of the 75th Anniversary. l:00 to 500 p.m.

October 14 Monthly Meeting for business, at 6:30 p.m., with supper at 5:30. (Please return the enclosed card to indicate that you will be present.)

October 21 Work Day, following Meeting fw Worship. Come in work clothes and prepared for pruning, weeding, window washing, paint scraping, and the general preparations of the Meeting House for winter.

October 23 Ladies' Group at Hertha Reinemann' s, at 10:30 a.m. Bring lunch. Beverage will be provided.

October 28 Following Meeting for Worship, Natalie Kempner, who is coordinator of Environmental Education for the Norris Square Neighborhood Project in West Kensington, will speak of practical and inexpensive ways of bringing about change in communities which are stressed.

6:30 p.m. Special Potluck Supper to bid forewel l and Godspeed to Priscilla and Paul Blanshard. SPECIAL EVENTS COMING IN NOVEMBER.. .

November 4 Please circle this date and plan to join the Nursery School families for our annual "stone soup" lunch, .following Meeting for Worship. The Nursery School Committee will provide cheese and crackers, dessert and beverage, and the children will prepare their famous soup. Please join us then.

November 11 Monthly Meeting for Business. Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting will join the 75th Anniversary celebrations at Stapely Hall. Come at 4:30 p.m. to visit. Sup~erwill be served at 5:30 and the meeting for business will be held at 6:30.

HIGHLIGHTS OF MONTHLY MEETING FOR BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 9th:

Joan Hagner, Clerk of Overseers, reported the following: Elvira Brown is now secretary for the Meeting. She is in the Meeting House office on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. A note of appreciation from Ann Northrup for the gift From the Meeting was read. Twelve young people from the Meeting are currently attending Colleges and Universities and are receiving The Friends Journal as our gift. There are members of the Meeting who need rides in order to attend meetings especially at night. The overseers would like to know who they are, and who, among our membership would be willing and able to provide rides when needed. The following members have offered to be available to provide rides: Mig Evans, Trudy Fuchs, Joan Hagner, Trudy Hubben, Nancy Hubby, the Kempners, the Garrettsons, Betty Tiffany.

Bill Fish e6 reporting for Peace and Social Concerns: A meeting was held at Christ Lutheran Church, Chestnut Hil I, concerning the Vietnamese Boat People, and possible ways of providing aid to them. Details of this concern are reported in another article in the newsletter. A full page ad in the Chestnut Hill Loccd in support of SALT II confirmation was sponsored by the Peace and Social Concerns Committee. It urged people to write to their senators. The Committee also planned the showing of the film, "War without Winners" following Meeting for Worship on September 16th. Attention was called to the conference on disarmament on the weekend of September 22-23 at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown.

Stanley Myers asked members to give thoughtful consideration to the following concerns, in preparation for the next monthly meeting for business: 1 . Our financial status/budget. 2. Quarterly Meeting Coordinator. It has been suggested that such a position be established, for the purpose of addressing critical concerns which the yearly meeting is not in a position to address. We have been asked to respond in writing to the questions of the functions of the position and the woys in which a coordinator could fulfill those functions. It has been suggested that we review the sections of "Faith and Practice" which describe yearly meeting. 3. The relationship between the Meeting and the Nursery School

THE CONCERN FOR THE "BOAT PEOPLE"

Chestnut Hill Meeting has been apprwched to see what we can do to give some aid and comfort to the Boat People. Henry Wells, who previously was active in sponsoring a Vietnamese family is heading a group of Chestnut Hill churches and it has been suggested that if one church by itself is not capable to take exclusive responsibility for a family, perhaps two groups could combine their resources.

The total resources in the Germantown-Chestnut Hill community are now much better organized and available, compared to the initial situation four years ago. However, the needs are tremendous. There are opportunities for one-time volunteer services such as airport reception, transportation, assistance in sponsorship recruitment, emergency temporary housing and above all a coordinator is needed. As for concrete gifts: funds for utility deposits, rent deposits - the federal government assists each family with regular welfare payments until the refugees are self sufficient.

Also needed: furniture,, clothing in good condition, food. Catholic agencies are helping with job finding; HlAS provides testing and training; Lutheran Children's and Family Service trains tutors and provides social workers who are biclingual.

This concern was brought up in Monthly Meeting on September 9th. It is hoped that by the time of our next Monthly Meeting, o volunteer coordinator is ready to give of his or her time to help this urgent concern. ****** The overseers report that a gift was sent to Susan and Peter Payne in celebration of their wedding on August 21st.

HELP NEEDED, PLEASE ...Jenny Wentz, who has been taking care of children during Meeting for Worship for the past few years, is no longer able to do this becouse of hospital volunteer work. So, we need to find a replacement. Do you know someone who would like to do this on a regular basis? The Meeting pays $3.00 per hour, and there ore usually only two or three children present. The ideal situation would be to find someone who would like to do this on a regular basis; however, an alternative would certainly be to set up a r chedule of several people sharing this responsibility so that no one person would feel committed every Sunday. If you have any thoughts or ideas, please call Karen Cromley at 242-3432 (evenings.) By the way, any Meeting members who would like to do this occasiondly would certainly be most welcome . . It would be o treat for the person and the children alike! Many thanks for your suggestions. And a big thanks to Jenny on behalf of the Meeting ( and the children's parents) for her responsible and foithful fulfillment of the responsibility! SERIES ON QUAKERISM Steve Stalonis has been released from other responsibilities by the Yearly Meeting to be a traveling minister, available to meetings during the next two years, to conduct study groups, retreats and seminars. We have contacted him, through the Committee on Worship and Ministry, to conduct a series of studies on quakerism. Information will be forthcoming.

CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO OUR LIST OF MEMBERS

Helen Busby, who has been an attender, will be moving into Cathedral Vil [age.

New address: Emily Joan Wagner 444 East Roanoke St. #2 Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 (703) 95 1 -0084

New address: Susan Bockius Payne (Mrs. Peter) 509 Broadwater Rd. Arnold, Md. 21012

Change of phone number: Ann Hagner Murray 848-5192

Please note that the zip code for the Meeting House is -191 18. it was mistakenly recorded as 191 19 on the Directory cover.

The Newsletter of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting will be prepared during the third week of each month. Items to be included should be sent to Betty Tiffany, 510 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia 19119, or to Elvira Brown at the Meeting, 100 East Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia 19118, BEFORE THE 18TH OF THE MONTH. CrnSTNOT HILL FRIENDS MEETING

Stanley F. Myers, Clerk George W. Hagner, Jr., Trees. 905 W. Mt, Airg Ave. 506 1.J. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 Philadelphia, Pa. l9U9

Joan Hagner Elizabeth G. Tiffany Clerk of Overseers Newsletter Editor 506 W . Mt. Airy Ave. 510 Carpenter Lane Philadelphia, Pa. 19ll9 Philadelphia, Pa. 19ll9 CH 8-1270 GE 8-3077

Meeting for Worship is held each First Day at 10:30 A.M. Child care is provided during Meeting.

November 4 Join the Nursery School families for the annual "stone soup" lunch, following Meeting for Worship. The Nursery School Conunittee will provide cheese and crackers, dessert and beverage, and the children will prepare their famous "stone soup." November 6 Overseers, at 7:45 p.m., at the Garrettson's house. Elmember 10 Covered Dish Supper and Square Dance at the Greene St. Meeting, 45 W. School House Lane, at 6:30 p.m. Members of Chestnut Hill Meeting have been invited by the Greene St. Meeting Committee on Worship and Wistry. Please phone Janet Moore at GE 8-0939, to let her know what covered dish you will bring and how many people will be with you. November 11 Meeting for Business at Stapeley Hall, 6300 Greene St., at the invitation of the Board on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. L: 30-5: 30 Tours of the building. Visit Chestnut Hill Friends and Attenders, and perh;rps, friends you haven't seen in a while, (Better phone first.) 5: 30-6: 30 Ham dinner. Dessert provided by Stapeley Hall. Please return the enclosed card by the Monday before to indicaethat you intend to be there. 6: 30 Meeting for Business Please try to carpool...pick up someone near you or on the way so as to make parking easier. If you need a ride, call one of our planning committee members...Elvirs Brown, Rosemary Burnham or Joan Hagner. November 18 Forum Committee will present a program following meeting for worship. An outgrmth of Natalie Kempner ' s October 28th program, this presentation will discuss Fuerto Rico today, and provide an in-depth look at some of the critical issues which impinge upon our relation- ships and the lives of the people of this Caribbean island.

November 23 Join the fun in an evening of old time fiddling and square dancing, sponsored by our Cormnittee on Worship and Ministry. In the meeting house at 8:00 p.m.

' HIGHLIGHTS OF MONTHLY MEETING FOR BUSINESS, OCT. X:

Worship and Ministryr The pamphlet, "The SpokenWordW,will be made available to Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting members. This pamphlet speaks to concern for the messages which come to meeting. Our meeting still is looking at this, and we will continue to use readings, periodically, of the queries and the testimonies fromFaith and Practice. There was discussion of the need for silence in the meet- house at the beginning of Meeting for Worship. It has been suggested that we have greeters who will meet friends and new attenders at the door and who will guide them to seats. It was also suggested that we try to keep seats near the door available for latecomers. Friends are urged to save their visiting until the time after Meeting for Worship, in order to preserve the silence at the early time. Spending time together, before Meeting, reading from the Bible was discussed. It was the sense of the meeting that this would be a good thing to do, and that friends who wished to do this might meet together in the office in the minutes before Heeting.

Overseers: The wedding of Robin Hoffman and Kevin Lohse took place on September 29th. The Hoffmans expressed appreciation to the Xeeting for the thoughtfulness and interest in the wedding. The Meeting was saddened by the death of Robert Taber on September 23rd. The memorial service was held in the meeting house on September 30th. Lois Taber expressed her personal thanks to members and friends for the warmth and love shown in the memorial service. Peace and Social Concerns: The Boat People - Trudy Hubben met with Henry Wells, who reported that St. Paul's Church has "adopted" a family, now living in a house in Germantown. Our Mother of Consolation Church is buying a house for the same purpose. A non-denominational sponsoring committee is being established and individuals or groups who wish to donate money to help the "boat peoplen may send it to the Chestnut Hill Comaunity Center, marked "Boat People." There is some thought that Chestnut Hill might combine with the Germantam Friends Meethgs (~oulterand Greene Sts.) in this effort. At present, friends who wish to give clothing to the families already here, may brhg them to the meeting house, with clear labels, "Boat People." The draft bill was defeated, but it probably will come up again. The American Friends Service Committee has returned from its exploratory mission to Cambodia and wishes to commit $200,000 to relief for the people there.

Yearly Meeting Combined Appeal: At this point, the response of Friends to the Combined Appeal is behind. Friends are urged to respond.

Property and Finance: It was reported that the total budget for Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting was set at $20,300 and $12,767 has been received to date. $15,000 of the first amount was budgeted to be received from members of the Meeting; $8,000 has so far been contributed. Friends are urged to spread their contributions in quarterly, rather than monthly, or irregular payments. Nursery School: The Nursery School is celebrating its 10th year. Until now, the Nursery School has been the responsibility of a committee composed of members of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting. Parents have attended meetings of the committee. It was decided that the Nursery School could and should form its own committee, including one or two meeting members, and should function autonomously.

Quarterly Meeting Coordinator: There was consensus that there should be a minute from Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, stating that we are supportive of efforts to strengthen the Quarterly Meeting, that we think that a coordinator would help, and that we would welcome hearing how others in Philadelphia feel about the question. It will be important to reach clear agreement on what the coordinator's job is to be, and from what sources the position will be funded. Nominating Conmiittee: Karen Cromley reported for the Nominating Committee that Stanley Myers has agreed to continue his appointment as Clerk of the Meeting, Frederick Kempner, as Recording Clerk, George Hagner, as Treasurer, and Gertrud Gnielka, as Recorder.

NEW ADDRESS: Kevin Eugene Smith (Please address all mail 2&2 East 77th St, to Margery Smith to this New Pork, N.Y. 10021 address for the present.)

The Newsletter of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting will be prepared during the third week of each month. Items to be included should be sent to Betty Tiffany, 510 Carpenter Lane, Phila. 19119, or to Elvira Brown at the Meeting, 100 East Mermaid Lane, Phila. 19118, BEFORE THE l8TH (IF THE MONTH. CifESTNUT HILL FRIENDS MBTIiCG

Stanley F, Myers, Clerk George W, Hagnor, Jr,, Treas, 905 W. Mt. Aizy hve. 100 X. Memid hne Philadelphia, Pa, 19119 Philadelphia, Pa 19118

Joan Hagner Elizabeth G. Tiffany Clerk of Cverseers Newsletter Editor 506 Y. Mt. Airy Ave. 510 Carpenter hne Philadelphia, Pa, 19119 Philadelphia, Pa, i9119 CH &I270 GE 8-3077

Meeting for Mosship is held eact First Day at 10:30 A.N. First Day School for P?in?ary Age Children ...... Child Care is provided divriog Neeting

December 1 CWerseers will meet wiVn Philadelphia Yearly Xeeting, 4th and Arch Sts., 9:?0 - 3:CO. Anyone interested in attending should call Joen Hagner,

December 2 Coffee Hour following Ffeeting for Worship.

December 9 Monthly Meeting for Business, at 6:30 p.n,, with supper at 5:30. Please return +he enclosed card to inticate that you will be present,

December 23 Srmal Christzras SreaM'ast, before ?leetin:: for ?Jorship, at 9200 a.m,, in the meting house. (There siill be a mall charge for breakfast.)

December 31 Members and friends are once again invited to the home of Fritz mc? Natalie Kernper So celebre+& New Year's E-w7 at 7:00 p.m, 3ring your favorite dish to share. New Year's Eve Meeting for Worship, then, at the meeting house, at 1l:CO p.m,

HIGHLIGHTS 03' MONTHLY ?fE3TTXG FOR BUSmSS, NOV. II:

The November liionthly Meeting for Business was held at Stapely Hall, following a time visiting and supper. Stanley Yyers expressed appreciation to om friends at Stapely HaU. for their hospihlity,

Cverseers: Greeters will be staying in the gathering room of the meeting house until a few minutes dter Meeting for :.lorship has begun. Quarterly meeting dates have been planned: February 9 at Coulter St. and June 7 at Chestnut Hill, Two sheets are posted 4n the ha21way for people to volunteer as greeters and for coffee how hosting, Peace and Social Concerns: Although the Yearly Meeting has not endorsed SALT 11, Representative Meeting has. We are urged to write again to our senators to urge adoption of the agreements. Although far from perfect they are better than no agreement. Quarterly Meeting Coordinator: Larry Butler, speaking for Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting (central Philadelphia, Arch St., Frankford, Greene St., Coulter St., and Chestnut Hill), discussed ways in which a coordinator might serve the Quarterly Meeting, through education, worship, and visiting. There will be further discussion and thought about this possibility.

FIRST DAY SCHOOL: We now have a First Day School for primary age children. The class is taught by members of the Meeting who teach one month at a time. Shirley Phillips is coordinator. THE SPOXEN WORD: The Worship and Ministry Committee invites you to read the enclosed booklet - "The Spoken Word". It contains some suggestions to improve our vocal ministry.

BOAT PEOPLF: Coulter Street Meeting has agreed to sponsor a family of boat people. There is a need for housing for the family, and the Meeting would welcome any suggestions anyone might have. Another need will ba for individuals who would be able to contribute time to visit with the family. If you wish to help in either of these areas, or to make financial or material contributions to the effort, please contact Trudy Hubben.

Following Meeting for Worship on October 28th, Natalie Kempner presented a program describing some of the activities of the Norris Square Neighborhood Project. Esing slides and a 12dlinute 16 mm. film. she succeeded in introducing members of the Meeting to some of the excitement, and challenges, of the Project: wernight camping trips, walks through the neighborhood, an environmental mini-mseum, the painting of large outdoor murals, vegetable garden projects with neighbors, a dropin center for Puerto Rican women, and joint activities between the children of the local public school and St. Boniface parochial school and Friends Select. The Project is currently in a state of transition, with its center located at 21W North Howard St.

4*********l**~*****CIt NEWS OF OUR MEMBFBS.. ... Madeleine Karr, a long-time member of our Meeting and one whom we have not seen for some time because of her illness, died October 18. A memorial service was held at the Meeting House on October 27. She was in her nineties and the oldest living member.

Annaliese Gutkind Bulling has entered the Scheie Eye Institute for surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery. Kristina Hoch-Salmon was graduated from the University of New Nexico, where she majored in antkropology, She, and her husband, Pete, have built a passive solar home this summer, and have moved ia.

Johanna Roch as opened a shop, selling antique or vintage clothing, in Baltimore, on the new inner herbour.

Priscilla and Paul Blanshard are off to their new home in Florida. We send best wishes. We will inisa them,

CH.il\TGES GI? ADDITIONS TO OUR MeMBERSHIP DIRECTORY: New telephone number - Ruth Dross 849-8460 New addresses - Paul and Priscilla Blanshanl (after Decer~ber4.) 1625 Eden Court Clearwater, Florida 33516

i%istina Hoch-Sahon P.O. Bbx 308 Tijeras, New Mexico 87059

William H. Snodgrass Apartado #I810 Caracas 101 Venezuela

Addresses to bs added:

Jeffrey Demand Michael Demand 972 College St. 62 S, Lhion St. Toronto, Ontario Burlington, Vt. 05401 Canada M6H lA5

Bwwell, Frederick Hmitz, Nancy McCullough House 108 Rusten Bennington College University of Vermont Bennington, Vt. 05201 Burlington, Vt. 05405

Hagner, Will Myers, Tom Liberty Alley 3E 803 Dempston St. Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870 Ehaston, Ill. 60202

Hirshberger, John Silvern, Barbara 323 iiirl.; Hall, 1600 Grad Ave. Anderson Kall P52 Macalister College American Uriver sic;- St. Paul, Minn. 55105 Washington, D .C, 20016

Hoffman, Bornie Parnall, Sara Sta John's College St. John's College Annapolis, I4d. 2U04 Santa Fe, New Nexico 87501 Hurwitz, Betsy Yarnall, Kristina 3.475 Hotel GieVille St, Radnor Hall 57 Montreal P.O., Canada Bryn Mawr College Brgn Mawr, Pa, 19010

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