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Though our attempt to obtain redress was not then successful, it 
may be presumed that good was done, by our having kept it before 
the eye of the public; and that seeds then were sown, which have 
now produced the results we had so long been desiring. 
II. I come now to the next division of this address, which 
refers to 
The means we possess of carrying out the objects of the Society. 
I allude to strength of membership, and to available funds. 
With regard to funds, I am happy to say that, though not rich, 
we have now rather more funds, than we have ever had before ; 
thanks to our excellent treasurer, Mr Smith, who does what he 
can to keep up income, and keep down unnecessary expendi- 
ture. 
Our income is derived from three main sources : — 
(1.) Contributions of ordinary Fellows, about . £800 
(2.) Dividends from capital invested, . . 280 
(3.) Annual grant from Government, . . 300 
Making a total revenue of £1380 
Our expenditure may be classed under the following five 
heads : — 
(1.) Cost of printing and circulating Proceedings 
and Transactions, about . . . £400 
(2.) Rent of apartments, taxes, cleaning, &c., . 300 
(3.) Books, periodicals, and newspapers, . . 150 
(4.) Salaries of officers, .... 240 
(5.) Expenses of evening meetings, . . 30 
£1120 
With regard to membership — the number of ordinary Fellows 
— on whom of course we chiefly depend for papers, and for attend- 
ance at our evening meetings, stands thus. This time last 
year, the total number was 303. Since then, 30 new ordinary 
members have been elected— making altogether 333. But from 
this number must be deducted five who have died, and two 
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