xlii Trans. Acad. Sci. of St. Louis. 
sible, but to keep on each as a committee of one and make every effort in 
their power to get more and more members. With all due economy the 
expenses of the Academy’s household are still such that an increased mem- 
bership is anecessity. A home of our own has not diminished but increased 
our expenses. By the renting of available rooms last year’s income has 
been materially added to. Yet, the Academy should at not too far a date 
be enabled to build fire-proof rooms for the museum and library, and it 
should furthermore be placed in a position to give financial aid to inves- 
tigators of special subjects. As we have thus far so signally failed in 
finding other donors, as disinterested as those to whom we owe this house, 
an increased membership is almost imperative. 
In a few months it will be fifty years since the Academy was organized. 
As you know it is the intention to celebrate this anniversary in a dignified 
and appropriate manner. It is to be hoped that most, if not all, the mem- 
bers of the Academy will show their interest in this institution by taking 
part in this celebration. 
In conclusion I wish to thank the other officers of the Academy, who, 
like all their predecessors, have managed its affairs with zeal and unselfish 
devotion, and, also, to assure you of my appreciation of the high honor 
you conferred on a rather unworthy member when you elected me your 
president. I hope you will forgive my shortcomings. ‘ 
The Treasurer presented his report for the year 1905, 
showing the following recapitulation of accounts: — 
RECEIPTS. 
AO PRINCE DAN. 1, F90R, os bnns kons Cus brvunnseiewes 6 len oulouanon $1,381 33 
ARDS LPOM: WOMVSLEs 6 inidiniee so as vale cane casos bach beige ceneakes Ae OO 
FOOD cb 260 'e ebb Sache ausewn cabs ce When e ESE Wkoe eee Ue Lebamees 925 00 
Interest from capital invested... cscevecc voce scccccceccececes 180 61 
ROCIAGHIEIG ..) occd pic Mea dua be kK Cheer ceieteeU b ualb bible naalcannae 1 75 
MOTtZ age. ceccerecesece coccsseeveccsccccescescesccecsesces.s 9,500 00 
Certificate Of deposit... ..csseseccecccesecrcccccvesscseesess 1,080 22 
$8,314 91 
EXPENDITURES. 
By Printing Transactions, ). oo ss0scsvecacassssecduccsinesavercceen MABE 68 
GOUCTAL DMUs as dbo o cence beccue Vise abcasaaeha saul ae eee 117 85 
AABIBTIAN'S CXDONKCH A hs a 0's 06 bb ks be kee ale oute baka bebe cane 386 91 
AIA PLOVEMIOHES « o5's's\s'u.o-o'0s0'0b ¥.0 0 Mid lod wh, sib bow ah thiw abide e ues 175 43 
BRIATICH soo vos no wisses wae ecesesnenendane dauwadabapedehenameal Lane OD 
Sundry expenses.......... M Sau he aenene sen WAR KRG Eh elemiels coce 356 52 
Deposit in banks... coenecescasencces coccesteeesviecsenscee: -1,000 OD 
AAVEGUMENE. oes coins Ve des tnsewdaciy veWews teas ie cute Oka ueae 4,530 22 
TPOIBNCO e's 6 o'd dh so sen asses Red see amuse lL vake wale bee ae 239 30 
$8,314 91 
