2 PROCEEDINGS MANCHESTER INSTITUTE 



Aldricli, Arthur J. Smith, Charles J. Abbott, George I. Hopkins, 

 Adna A. Jenkins, Herbert E. Richardson, Edward H. Fogg, J. 

 Brodie Smith, Frederick W. Shontell, Fred W. Lamb, George I. 

 McAllister, Bayard C. Ryder, Harrie M. Young, Frank H. Chal- 

 lis, Frank C. Livingston, Whiting R. Call. 



The meeting was called to order by Joseph W. Fellows, Wil- 

 liam H. Huse was chosen chairman, and Albert L. Clough made 

 clerk pro tempore. The articles of association were ratified and 

 accepted, and a code of by-laws reported by a committee consist- 

 ing of Joseph W. Fellows, George I. McAllister and Ezra B. 

 Aldrich was adopted. 



At an adjourned meeting held January 4th, 1899, the organiza- 

 tion was perfected and permanent officers elected. The list of 

 officers chosen will be found appended to the by-laws. The fol- 

 lowing letter was presented and read : 



Manchester, N. H., December 31, 1898. 

 E. J. BuRNHAM, Esq., Manchester, N. H. 



Dear Sir : The weather is so unfavorable that I shall not attend the meet- 

 ing to-night of the Manchester Institute of Arts and Sciences. I appreciate the 

 compliment contained in the suggestion that I allow my name to be used as a 

 candidate for the office of President of the Institute. As I think it over, I am 

 persuaded that it is not for the best interest of the Institute that I should hold 

 the office. I fully appreciate the good work you are about to undertake, and as 

 an evidence of my good will I enclose herewith my check for $100, to be used in 

 fitting up rooms and helping organize the Institute. 



Very truly yours, 



(Signed) G. BYRON CHANDLER. 



Under these auspices the Manchester Listitute of Arts and 

 Sciences had its origin. The story of its subsequent work and 

 influence must be sought in its Journal of Proceedings and in 

 such other publications as may from time to time be issued. 



The formal opening of the Institute was signalized by an open 

 public meeting held at its rooms in The Kennard, on the evening 

 of March 22d, 1899, at which Hon. George B. Chandler presided, 

 introducing the Rev. B.. W. Lockhart, who delivered the address 

 of the evening. 



