TREASURER'S REPORT— 1891. 



Gentlemen, — I have much pleasure in reporting that the finances 

 of the Chib are in a very satisfactory condition. A far larger amount 

 has been collected during the past year for subscriptions than has ever 

 before been the case. An amount of $25.00 not yet paid out, has been 

 put aside by the Council to finish the publication of the Flora Oftawa- 

 ensis. I beg again to draw the attention of the members to the names 

 of the firms which assist the Club by advertising in the Ottawa Natur- 

 alist. It is not too much to say that these firms are equal to, or the 

 best, in their several lines, and I trusl that the members will endeavour 

 to show them that it is a paying investment to assist the Club. In con- 

 clusion I would draw attention to the fact that nearly $6.00 has been 

 unnecessarily expended in postage by the Treasurer in writing for sub- 

 scriptions. The fees are payable in advance on the third Tuesday in 

 March. If this were attended to by all the members, not only would 

 it save much trouble and expense ; but they would get much better 

 valve for their money. During the past year owing to the fact that sub- 

 scriptions were paid in more promptly, no less than 38 pages were added 

 to the Ottawa Naturallst. Had everyone paid up this number 

 might have been doubled and the Flora Otta^vaensis would have 

 been finished. As it is imjjossible for me, owing to my official duties, 

 to again accept the post of Treasurer I lay this matter before the meet- 

 ing and beg that you will assist my successor to this extent. 



Treasurer's Balance Sheet — 1890-91. 



RECKll'TS. 

 1890. 



March 18, Balance $ 30 52 



1891. 

 March 17, Subscriplions 



1890-91 . . $212 00 

 Arrears .... 48 00 



260 00 



Advertisements 37 00 



Authors' extras 9 75 



Transaction sold 18 39 



Excursion receipts. . . 159 55 



$515 21 



1891. 

 March 



17 



EXPENDITURE. 



, Ottawa Naturalist, 



Vol. iv.. $254 49 



Postage . . 1 1 26 



Flxtras. Flora 

 Ottawaensis 26 00 

 II Authors' 16 12 



$265 75 



42 

 2 



12 

 95 



8 ^^ 

 II 

 00 



I 



6 



General printing. . . 



General postage... 



Stationery 



Gratuities 



Library- 

 Shelves. ... 6 00 

 Binding. ... 10 00 



16 00 



Excursion expenses . 157 39 



Balance 15 12 



$515 21 



Ottawa, March 17, 1891. 



JAMES FLETCHER, 



Treasurer, 



