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the ordinary attendance at lectures is not yet what it ought to be; 
nor is there that active co-operation which the Committee would 
like to see actuate each individual member. They are not, 
_ however, without hope, that in the future, as the claims of the 
Association become more widely known, and its advantages felt, 
that a greater interest will be developed. The Committee would, 
however, be glad of any suggestions which would help them, so 
to speak, to popularise the Society, and enable them to draw into 
its membership the artisans and young tradesmen of the town, a 
class which, at present, do not seem inclined to take advantage of 
such an Institution. 
The Session was opened on 16th October, by the President’s 
Address and Conversazione, held in the Assembly Rooms, which 
was very well attended, and at which several articles of interest 
were exhibited. The Committee feel indebted to those gentlemen 
who so kindly gave the benefit of their valuable assistance, as well 
as to those who lent articles for exhibition. 
The financial position will be seen from the Treasurer’s 
Balance Sheet, to be very satisfactory ; and in retiring from office, 
the Committee earnestly hope that the future career of the Society 
may be one of ever increasing prosperity. 
MARYPORT LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. 
3rD SESSION, 1878-9. 
President aaa be ner aa BEE Dr. CRERAR. 
Vice-President ... ee AG J. Apptson, Esq., J.P., C.E. 
Past Presidents. 
Rev. A. Oatzs, | J. Woop, Esq. 
Hon. Secretaries. 
Mr. J. B, Batiey. | _ Mr. L. Aparr. 
Treasurer Jed i a ei ... Mr, J. Roprnson 
