Treasurer's statement will show, a respectable balance 

 remains. 



For years the need for better accommodation, both 

 in respect to space to properly display and preserve those 

 features relative to the museum of the Association had 

 been continually pressing upon the Executive. 



The large increase in attendance at the lectures 

 made it necessary also for a larger hall for lecture pur- 

 poses. 



Owing mainly to the efforts of the President, it was 

 made possible for the Association to secure this much 

 needed addition. The increased attendances at the lec- 

 tures since our meeting in this room we think fully jus- 

 tifies our venture. 



The expenses of moving the goods, etc., together 

 with some alterations, electric wiring, etc., was consid- 

 erable, but funds are avaibable to meet these extra de- 

 mands, which, when settled, will leave little for the 

 future, so that in this respect your co-operation in 

 matters of finance will be appreciated. 



Lectures — At the beginning of the season a syllabus 

 of lectures, together with a list of members, was dis- 

 tributed to all our members, and distributed at the sev- 

 eral lectures, as occasion demanded. 



By the kind efforts of Mr. W. A. Child, Correspond- 

 ing Secretary, a series of lectures was provided which 

 we feel has given general satisfaction. 



We have as far as possible given notice to the en- 

 tire membership, just prior to each lecture. With a 

 membership of some 250 this means some little time. 

 Some errors in the addresses have come to our notice. 

 We feel that there are still some inaccuracies in our 

 mailing list. We would be glad if the members would 

 assist in making corrections. 



Journal and Proceedings — Owing to the demands 

 upon our limited funds, and with a view of placing our 



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