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An illustrated lecture under the auspices of our Society was 

 given on April 6, at the building of the Bronx Y. M. C. A., by 

 Mr. Elbert W. King, Secretary to the Palisade Interstate Park 

 Commission, with respect to the work of that commission. 

 The lecture, which was most interesting and instructive, was 

 well attended. 



But few functions were engaged in by the Society during 

 the year; because it was believed that the members were 

 already engrossed in intense interest in everything pertaining 

 to the war, as the work of the Red Cross, the activities of the 

 Young Men's Christian Association, the raising of funds in 

 the several Liberty Bond issues, the collection and forwarding 

 of supplies to our soldiers, the care of needy families — in 

 short, the fulfilling of very many demands made upon the 

 patriotism of our community. All these were met and an- 

 swered by our members. We also have our representatives 

 at the front, namely, the Rev. James M. Howard, as chaplain 

 of the 304th Field Artillery; Mr. Gerald Reynolds with the 

 contingent of the Young Men's Christian Association in 

 France; Dr. Reid Blair and Rev. Ma4tland Bartlett. and others 

 are preparing to go. 



At the conclusion of the war, which we trust is not far 

 distant, we believe the Society will be in a position to carry 

 on its work with renewed vigor and that we shall thoroughly 

 represent our borough's history and growth, as well as con- 

 tribute our share to its prosperity. 



Museum Committee 



In the absence of Dr. N. L. Britton, Mr. G. K. Ackerman 

 reported as to the changes in the building and its surroundings, 

 the additions to the collections, and the increased attendance. 



Poe Cottage Committee 



In the absence of the Chairman, Mrs. A. C. Fisk, Mr. 

 Reginald Pelham Bolton made an extended and interesting 



