30 



that the design had been approved by the Art Commission, 

 and that the Tiffany Studios, which have been given the con- 

 tract for their making and erection, had promised to finish 

 them on or before April 8, 19 13, that the sites for all except 

 the one in Crotona Park had been selected, and that that one 

 was referred to the Borough President to select ; and that the 

 site for the one in Bronx Park originally suggested by this 

 Council, namely, in the Gorge, facing the Bronx River, just 

 south of the Lorillard Mansion had been finally approved by 

 the Park Commissioner. It was decided to dedicate all the 

 tablets with proper ceremony, on Saturday, April 19, next, 

 this being the thirtieth anniversary of the date of the report; 

 the Committee on Sites and Historic Places was authorized to 

 arrange all the details for this celebration. 



On motion, duly carried, an appropriation of $30 was au- 

 thorized to pay for printing 2,000 leaflets, setting forth the 

 activities of the Society. 



Dr. Britton reported that the display case previously autho- 

 rized, was completed. 



FEBRUARY 21, 1913. 

 Meeting of the Council. 

 Mr. Davis submitted letters from Park Commissioner Hig- 

 gins and Edward Hagaman Hall, showing that a mistake in 

 identity had been made by the Park Commissioner when he 

 agreed to give the custody of the Poe Cottage to the American 

 Scenic and Historic Society, instead of the Bronx Society of 

 Arts and Sciences. The matter is now under consideration. 



Two old-time engravings were donated by Mrs. Annis E. 

 Clark, the subjects being "Washington at 30 Years of Age." 

 The pictures were accepted and a vote of thanks extended to 

 the donor. 



APRIL 17, 1913. 

 Annual Meeting of the Society. 

 Park Comm. Higgins told of the work he had done regard- 

 ing the bronze tablets to be set up in the parks and the Presi- 

 dent thanked the Commissioner. 



