Trustpes.] ^ [May 6, 



A large portion of the stocks constituting the General Fund were 

 received from the estate of the late Dr. W. J. Walker, and stand 

 upon the books at the value at which tljey were then appraised. 

 Some of them have since fallen in value, but the depreciation is be- 

 lieved to be in most instances temporary. The Library and Collec- 

 tions are not included in the above statement, not being susceptible of 

 accurate valuation ; and the value of the building is assumed to be 

 increased by the amount expended in completing and furnishing it 

 during the past year. 



All which is respectfully submitted, 



E. Pickering, Treasurer. 



Mr. T. T. Bouve, on behalf of the Trustees, presented the 

 following report on the Trust Funds of the Society for the 

 past year : — 



