FINANCE committee's REPORT. 67 



The increased amount of taxes, - - $795 00 



The preparation and printing of Library Cata- 

 logue, - . - . . 



Bill for repairing plate and printing diplomas. 



Lantern and gas-fixtures in the halls, 



Exchange of seats in the halls, 



Sundry testimonials and a portrait, 



And an amount from Mt. Auburn, less than 

 last year by - 



Amounting to - - - - - S4,846 00 



Have somewhat interfered with our plans for a further reduction of 

 the floating debt. Granted, that the income from rent of halls is nearly 

 $4,400 more than last year, yet it must be borne in mind that the bills 

 for gas and labor are largely increased by the same cause. 



It will be seen that the receipts for admissions and assessments are 

 less than last year. This is attributable to two causes: Less admis- 

 sions, and to the difficulty in finding distant and unknown members. 



The books show the names of seventy-eight members who have "■ neg- 

 lected to pay," one, two or three years, and, although the By-Laws pro- 

 vide for the erasure of the names of those delinquent two years, yet 

 they are left through hopefulness. A few are candidates for speedy dis- 

 missal. 



In my last report an invitation was given to make our rooms a place 

 of resort, and to use the Liljrary. It is a pleasure to say that both are 

 growing in favor. 



Let Membership signify Fellowship, and the result must te of the 

 most gratifying character. 



In closing, I would accord to the Finance Committee the credit of all 

 the success of our financial operations. To them and to the whole So- 

 ciety I am largely indebted for cordial support and words of approval, 

 which prompt me to redoubled efforts in your behalf. 



Respectfully submitted, 



E. W. BUSWELL, Treasurer. 



BosTox, January 16, 1868. 



