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have only appeared once as contributors or directors, 
leaving therefore 251 appearances to be apportioned 
amongst the remaining 65. These figures make it 
obvious that the prominent work of the Club has 
fallen almost exclusively upon a very small proportion 
of the members. 
One word must be said as to the Finances. From 
the statement of accounts it will be perceived that the 
Club cannot boast of an accumulation of funds. For 
several years the chief expenditure was in providing 
the Conversazionés. The outlay in this direction in+ 
creased yearly to such an extent that the small annual 
subscription of members proved insufficient to meet 
all expenses. No Conversazione has been held in 
1883 ; and it is not at present intended to hold one in 
the ensuing year. Though the publication of this 
volume will involve the Club in considerable expense, 
yet it is estimated that the income will be sufficient 
to provide for the outlay required. 
In conclusion, there is ample ground for congrat- 
ulation in reviewing the progress of the Club; and in 
the successes of the past is to be found a trustworthy 
augury for the future. The Burnley Literary and 
Scientific Club has become a recognized institution in 
the town; and whilst it has accomplished much in 
furthering the study of the Arts and Sciences, in the 
contemplation of the beauties and wonders of whose 
vast fields such true enjoyment is to be derived, it has 
also done much to promote that pleasant fellowship 
which comes of kindred pursuits. It is to be hoped 
that the issue of this volume may awaken a deeper 
interest in the proceedings of the Club, an interest 
which shall be evinced in a more general readiness to 
furnish papers,—in drawing forth papers of greater 
value, evidencing deeper thought and research,—i 
in 
willing and hearty co-operation in any schemes put 
forward for the advancement of the work of the Club, 
—and in improved attendances at the meetings and 
