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Society and the last census, showing that, with a population in 

 the county of 223,342, we have only 1,402 members, and 98 

 non-resident members ; or one member to every 159 of 

 population. 



While there is nothing discouraging in this exhibit, it has 

 seemed to me that these figures show us that it would be to 

 our advantage for all of us to make a determined effort to 

 recruit our ranks to higher figures, by applying this plan. 



Let every member strive to secure at least one new member 

 for the Society before another year, remembering that the 

 young as well as the older citizens are welcomed, and that we 

 have now some ladies on the list. With enlarged membership 

 and increased funds, the usefulness of our Society would be 

 extended. 



Cities or Towns. 



Hamilton, 



Wenham, 

 Newbury, 



Boxford, 



West Newbury, 



North Andover, 



Danvers, 



Bradford, 



Lynnfield, 



Eowley, 



Topsfield, 



Essex, 



Georgetown, 



Ipswich, 



Groveland, 



