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Dr. Bigney has been absent a portion of the time in the pursuit 

 of health, but his co-trustee is informed that the Dr.'s health is- 

 improving, and that he will return probably in the near future. He 

 has, however, given all needed attention to the administration of the 

 trust, so that the interests of the Society have in no way suffered from 

 his absence. It requires the concurrence of both Trustees to negotiate 

 a loan. 



The Trustees would suggest the importance of an annual inspec- 

 tion of the loans made by the Trustees, and of the securities held by 

 them. It is believed that no examination was made last year. We 

 think it a wise policy that requires an annual examination, no matter 

 who the Trustees may be, and we request that you appoint such a 

 committee at your annual meeting. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Aaron A. Ferris, 



Trustee. 



Cincinnati, O., March 26 1895. 



REPORT OF TREASURER. 



Cincinnati, O., April 2, 1895. 



To the President and Members of The Cincinnati Society 

 of Natural History. 



Attached hereto, I present my report of the receipts and dis- 

 bursements for the current year just finished, showing cash balance 

 on hand at this date of $356.51. 



The interest due the Society on loans made by the Trustees of 

 funds belonging to the Society, has been paid up to date, and 

 considering the condition of the times, has been as promptly met as 

 could be expected. 



The Treasurer, by authority of the Board, has paid interest on 

 all the Society's outstanding obligations, as they matured. 



None of the obligations of the Society, amounting to $2,ioo y 

 have been paid during the past year, and as they will begin to 

 mature in June, 1896, I feel constrained to urge upon the Society 

 the necessity of promptly making some provision for their payment 

 or renewal. 



