88 



Beech nuts are of course plentiful, in fact most years we have them 

 in great 2:)rofusion. While very small they are most delicious and 

 are much sought after by hogs, turkeys and by much of the wild life 

 of the woods. The time may come when they will be gathered), shelled, 

 cleaned and marketed as are pinon nuts in the West. Superior large 

 varieties may also be located. 



Acorns of the usual sorts, red oak, chestnut oak and white oak are 

 always at hand. The American Indians leached out the bitter prin- 

 ciple and made an edible substitute for mush, or grits, from acorns. 

 With the increasing population, andi diminishing food supply, all pos- 

 sible sources of nutriment will of necessity have to be considered in the 

 future. 



TREASURER'S REPORT 



From Sept. 1st, 1926 to Aug. 31st, 1927, both dates inclusive 

 //. J . Hilliard, Treasurer, Sound View, Conn. 



RECEIPTS 



From previous year % 365.28 



Advertisements 59.70 



Contributions 381.55 



Interest -57 



Sales of Literature 19.16 



Membership Plan No. 6 115.50 



" No. 11 231.00 



Balance in Nut Prize Fund 16.46 



$1189.22 

 Expenditures 1016.68 



Balance at close of the year % 172.54 



Said balance consists of 



Deposit in Middletown National Bank, Middletown, Ct $ 156.47 



" Litchfield Savings Society, Litchfield, Ct 15.20 



Cash on hand -87 



% 172.54 



