slated that twelve volumes of Poe books were contributed by 

 Scribner's and she was given authority to fit up the Cottage. 

 Mr. Paltsits moved that $50 be allowed for that purpose. 



The Drake Memorial Committee reported subscriptions 

 aggregating $474. Dr. Britton stated that the New York 

 Botanical Garden would defray the entire cost of the bronze 

 tablet to be erected in the Gorge of the Bronx River. 



The following chairmen of committees were appointed : Art, 

 Mrs. A. C. Fisk; Music, Dr. A. T. Schauffler; Natural Sci- 

 ence, Dr. John H. Denbigh; Applied Science, Dr. Henry M. 

 Brown; Books and Literature, Hon. Victor H. Paltsits; Scenic 

 and Historic Sites, Dr. N. L. Britton; Museum, Mr. Albert 

 E. Davis; Membership, Mrs. William W. Niles; Garden, Mrs. 

 Steven B. Ayres. 



JUNE 9, 1915 



Meeting of the Council 



The meeting was held at the Poe Cottage in Poe Park. 



Mr. Albert E. Davis, Chairman, presided. 



In the absence of the Secretary, Dr. N. L. Britton was 

 elected Secretary for the meeting. 



Mrs. Fisk, Chairman of the Poe Cottage Committee, re- 

 ported very satisfactory progress in the installation of cases 

 to contain Poe literature and relics of Poe. A number of 

 interesting objects had already been secured and installed in 

 two table cases and one bookcase. Mrs. Fisk further reported 

 that Park Commissioner Whittle had caused the necessary 

 painting and carpentering work on the cottage to be done. 

 The Council inspected the cottage and the objects already 

 secured and installed by the Poe Cottage Committee, and 

 adopted the following resolution : 



Resolved: That the Council of the Bronx Societv of Arts 

 and Science cordially appreciates the work of the Poe Cottage 

 Committee, and thanks Mrs. Fisk for her efficient direction 

 of its activities. 



Mrs. Fisk. further reported that a desk used by Poe. now in 



