relating to the work of the Association may be addressed to the Corresponding Secretary; those relating to the collecting fields, to the District Secretaries; letters for the Editor of the “American Missionary,” to Rev. G. D. Pike, D.D., at the New York Office; letters for the Bureau of Woman’s Work, to Miss D. E. Emerson, at the New York Office. DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS may be sent to H. W. Hubbard, Treasurer, 56 Reade Street, New York, or, when more convenient, to either of the Branch Offices, 21 Congregational House, Boston, Mass., or 112 West Washington Street, Chicago, Ill. A payment of thirty dollars at one time constitutes a Life Member. FORM OF A BEQUEST. “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.” The Will should be attested by three witnesses. * * * * * FINEST ARCADIA BEST VELVETEEN. GODEY’S LADY’S BOOK SAYS: “The ARCADIA VELVETEEN. It is ... much sought after for jackets and trimmed suits for children’s costumes and ladies’ dinner dresses. Its cost is also an element in its success, as it can be purchased at the same price as ordinary brands.” [Illustration] FOR CHILDREN’S COSTUMES, THERE IS NOTHING IN THE MARKET THAT CAN COMPARE WITH THE ARCADIA. _The advantages claimed for this Velveteen are not few. First, the color, which is positive and lustrous in all shades. The appearance is certainly very handsome and not easily distinguished from velvet; it is thinner and finer in texture, and consequently less heavy than ordinary velveteen, and takes the needle more easily than any other make, and finally it will outwear any other material of equal finish and dress._ [Illustration] THE BAZAR SAYS: “The ARCADIA VELVETEEN is an improvement upon ordinary velveteen that is sure to be thoroughly appreciated, not only during the coming winter, but for many seasons.” For the protection of the consumer we stamp every yard. ARCADIA VELVETEEN (REGISTERED) Be sure and look on the back of goods, and see you find this stamp. =SOLD BY= all Dry Goods Dealers, and at Wholesale by SHAEN & CHRISTIE, 165 Church St., New York, U.S.A. * * * * * THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY. * * * * * VOL. XXXVII. OCTOBER, 1883. NO. 10. * * * * *