Historical News

Historical News Friends Historical Association THE SPRING MEETING of Friends Historical Association was held at Westtown School, Westtown, Pennsylvania, on Seventh-day, Fifth Month 17, 1952. Members of the Association and their guests assembled in the meetinghouse at 3:30 P.M. After a few introductory remarks by President William W. Comfort, an address on "Longwood Meetinghouse, its History and Attendere," was given by Albert J. Wahl of the State Teachers College, Indiana, Pennsylvania. A lively question and discussion period followed the talk to which Friends contributed reminiscences of Longwood Meeting and the people connected with it. Afterwards there was an opportunity for members of the Association to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the school, and to inspect the interesting historic exhibits in the main building, arranged by our Secretary, Susanna Smedley . Owing to the cool and rainy weather, an outdoor picnic was not possible, but arrangements were made for the group to assemble for supper in one of the gymnasium buildings. All those present enjoyed the Spring Meeting, and members of the Association expressed their appreciation for the hospitality of Westtown School. The Board of Directors at its meeting on Fourth Month 11, 1952 approved a contribution of thirty-five guineas towards the restoration of Swarthmoor Hall, the home of Margaret Fell in England and unofficial headquarters of the early Quaker movement . The Secretary was also directed to write to the Wells Preservation Society, Wells, England, expressing the Association 's interest in the preservation of the "Royal Oak," an old building in which William Penn preached. 135 ...