302 CANADIAN INSTITUTE. 
it was thought best, before proceeding with it, to make exertions to complete 
imperfect sets and replace missing numbers, but the Council recommend the 
matter to the early attention of their successors. They also suggest the 
desirability of taking further steps, as soon as practicable, to put our scientific 
cojlections in complete order. 
Appended to this report are abstracts showing: (1) The present condition 
of the membership ; (2) the papers communicated at the meetings during the 
year; (3) the additions to the library and the donations during the same 
period ; (4) the Treasurer’s balance sheet; (5) the Lecture Committee’s 
balance sheet. 
All of which is respectfully submitted. 
J. M. BUCHAN, President. 
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MEMBERSHIP. 
Members at commencement of Session, 1882-83 ......... 139 
Members elected during the Session.......... .ceceeeeeee 117 
256 
Withdrawals and deaths........... aha. ashe: yet wists waite abaleieye 31 
Total Membership, March, 1883 ......... .eseeues 225 
Composed of ; 
Corresponding) Members Sashn ine . atta 1. oe endl 
Efonorary{Member®", taaeikacis aca ias aoe heer 1 
Life: Members! waldo. oc ese. bile LGC lea 17 
OrdinaryMemaberats Ae AGEN... Bias onan. Pen . 206 
225 
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LECTURE COMMITTEE. 
By Season and Single Tickets) 0... <2 2g no-e tues ows $129 25 
To Honorarium to Lecturers, Advertising, &c. ........ 122 50 
$6 75 
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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE 
YEAR 1882-83. 
I herewith submit my financial summary of accounts for the year of 
1882--83. 
The Annual Subscriptions are more than usual by reason of increased mem- 
bership. Two Government Grants have occurred and been received during 
the financial year, and rent receipts have been more than usual. The interest 
payment has been reduced, while the only items of increased expenditure 
worthy of notice are those of fuel, furniture and gas fixtures, the last two of 
