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Drury, John Benjamin

clergyman, lecturer, author, was born Aug. 15, 1838, in Rhinebeck, N. Y. He attended the Rhinebeck academy, Rutgers college, and the New Brunswick Theological seminary; and has received the degree of D. D. He has been president of the general synod of the reformed church of America; was Vedder lecturer in 1883; and since 1887 has been editor of the Christian Intelligencer of New York city. He is the author of Trutns and Untruths of Evolution; and various other works.

DRURY, MARION RICHARDSON, journalist, author, was born Dec. 27, 1849, in Pendleton, Ind. In 1889 he was appointed editor of The Religious Telescope of Dayton, Ohio. He is the author of The Pastor's Pocket Book; Handbook for Workers; and At Hand.

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