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The annual report of the treasurer was read and ordered placed on file. 

 (See this issue, p. 172.) 



The annual report of the secretary was read and ordered placed on file. 

 (See this issue, p. 172.) 



The chairman stated that the next order of business was the election of 

 five trustees to fill the vacancies caused by the expiration of the terms of office 

 of John Q. Adams,, Edward W. Brown, Stafford C. Edwards, James R. Walsh, 

 and William G. Willcox, and called for the report of the committee on nomi- 

 nations. 



The committee submitted the following nominations: John Q. Adams, 

 Edward W. Brown, James R. Walsh, and William G. Willcox to succeed them- 

 selves, and Louis L. Tribus in place of Stafford C. Edwards. 



The chairman asked if there were any other nominations, and none being 

 offered it was 



Voted, that the secretary be and is hereby instructed to cast one affirmative 

 ballot for the nominees named by the committee. 



The secretary cast the ballot as instructed and the chairman declared the 

 nominees elected trustees of the Association for the ensuing three years. 



The secretary read the proposed amendment to section 2 of by-law III, 

 submitted at the preceding meeting. 



On motion a ballot was taken and the result was the unanimous adoption 

 of the amendment. 



Informal verbal reports upon the activities of ttie sections during the 

 year were given as follows: Section of Natural Science, Dr. Arthur Hollick. 

 (For report in full see this issue, p. 163.) Section of Applied Science, Mr. 

 George L. Mitchill. (For report in full see this issue, p. 165.) Section of 

 Historical Reseaich, Dr. Arthur Holhck. (For report in full see this issue, 

 p. 166.) Section of Art, Dr. John Q. Adams. (For report in full see this issue, 

 p. 168.) 



The annual report of the Britton Cottage Committee was read and 

 ordered placed on file. (See this issue, p. 187.) 



The president then delivered his annual address, mentionmg the work 

 required and describing the difficulties encountered in obtaining appropriations 

 from the city for the maintenance of the museum, and urging the importance 

 of the members taking an active part in supporting the work and activities 

 of the Association by attending meetings, paying dues promptly, etc. 



The president suggested that in the management of the business affairs 

 of the Association some members were of value in one direction and others in 

 other directions, and that recognition of this fact was essential in the selection 

 of those who are to serve on the Board of Trustees, if efficient work is to be 

 accomplished. 



The president also gave an outline of the present status of the museum 

 in its relations with the city, and the plans under consideration for securing a 

 new building. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



