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present month has shown a large increase, denoting a greater 

 interest on the part of our people in the work of the Society. 



Public Functions 



On May 29, 191 5. the Joseph Rodman Drake Memorial 

 Celebration was held, consisting of literary exercises in the 

 Morris High School, unveiling exercises at Joseph Rodman 

 Drake Park, and unveiling exercises at the Bronx Park Gorge. 



The publication of the fourth part of our Transactions, to 

 contain the record of this important event and the printing of 

 our minutes of meetings up to date, is earnestly desired. Hon. 

 Victor H. Paltsits, Chairman of the Drake Celebration Com- 

 mittee, will bring this matter more definitely to your attention. 



Literature 



The Society has on hand : 



Transactions of the Bronx Society of Arts and Sciences 



Volume I, Part 1 200 copies. 



Volume I, Part 2 830 copies. 



Volume I. Part 3 700 copies. 



Program — Dedication of Edgar Allan Poe Monument — 



25 copies. 

 Program — Joseph Rodman Drake Memorial Celebration 



— 200 copies. 



Poe Cottage 



Mrs. A. C. Fisk, the head of the committee in charge of the 

 Cottage, has secured some valuable relics connected with the 

 life of Edgar Allan Poe. and expects to secure several more. 

 She will report on these matters as well as to the care of the 

 Cottage, attendance, and other matters of interest. 



It is a fortunate circumstance for the Society that the control 

 of the Mansion has passed to the New York Botanical Garden. 

 The Society is now in possession of a home with ample room 

 and facilities for carrying on the work for which the Society 



