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Joseph S. Morris, Treasurer of State, and long a worthy- 

 member, is recorded. 



The March meeting was numerously attended, and 

 several gentlemen proposed as candidates for vacancies. 



An excellent repast was served, of boiled rock fish, 

 with savory oyster sauce, and beef steaks. 



A quantity of squam perch, brought out by the Caterer, 

 exhibiting indications of having been too long out of their 

 native element, were inspected by the Governor's orders, 

 and condemned by the proper officer. 



Mr. Knight, the carpenter, further exhibited his kind 

 disposition towards the Company, by the present of a 

 large venitian door and window, which he affixed on the 

 west side of the Castle, for the admission and circula- 

 tion of air, and exclusion of the rays of the post meridian 

 sun. 



He received a vote of thanks, and the freedom of the 

 State for a year. 



The month of May 1817, proved unproductive of fish, 

 occasioned by a freshet on one occasion, and a north east 

 storm on another. June as usual was propitious for sport. 

 On the 12th, five gentlemen made return of thirty dozen 

 fine perch, exclusive of other kinds, and on the 26th about 

 the same number, who went out early, were driven in by 

 a heavy gust, at eight o'clock, A. M. with twenty-five 

 dozen perch, and a good drenching. 



On Wednesday evening the 1st of October pursuant to 

 law, the election for officers and members was held at the 



