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ganized in this city and under that name and the one 
subsequently adopted, ‘‘The Poughkeepsie Literary 
Club,’? the work was continued until the founding of 
this institute through the munificence of Mr. Vassar, 
when it was merged, together with the younger sister of 
scientific aims, in this splendidly endowed institution. 
For more than twenty years, at least, literary associa- 
tion has been a present influence in this community. 
We have no means of determining what it has accomp- 
lished, but no one, who has watched it through these 
many years of activity, will doubt that its power has 
been both potent and beneficial. It is but a part of our 
work in this institute, but it is a part which, with the 
abundant facilities and opportunities here afforded, ought 
to be prosecuted with energy and with enthusiasm. 
At the business meeting the following resolution with 
reference to Article II, § 7 and § 8 of the by-laws was 
adopted : 
‘“That the annual dues of Vassar Brothers Institute 
‘“‘be made one dollar, and the fee for initiation two 
** dollars.”’ 
Mr. Charles B. Warring nominated for membership 
Mire i. 0. Luthill: 
Mr. Edward Elsworth nominated Mr. George B. 
Rogers. Action with reference to a classification of 
trustees was deferred till a subsequent meeting. 
DECEMBER 3, 1889—FORTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING. 
In the absence of president Henry V. Pelton, Mr. 
Charles B. Herrick, vice-president, introduced to the 
Institute and about one hundred invited guests, Dr. 
William A. Mowry, of Boston, who delivered a lecture 
on the ‘‘ Discovery, Exploration and Settlement of the 
Northwest Territory (Oregon), by the United States.”’ 
Following is a brief extract thereof : 
