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increase in members. Still, we are not satisfied, as satisfaction 
means stagnation. The annual re-union of members was held 
on October 27th. 
The course of lectures on Folk-Lore, each lecture illustrated, 
with music by prominent musicians, was much enjoyed, judging 
by the interest manifested and the members in attendance. Two 
additional lectures, giving the story of Wagner’s great operas — 
Lohengrin and Tannhauser — were also given. Financially, at 
least, this course far eclipsed those of former years — the grand 
total amounting to $393.80. There have also been the usual 
number of free lectures. This course is becoming each year a 
more important factor in the educational life of our young 
people. 
The Junior Branch reports a successful year’s work. It has 
enrolled several new members, and had a number of pleasant 
and profitable outings. 
Helen A. MacDonald. 
Treasurer’s Report 
Receipts — 
1908 By balance 
Course Lectur . receipt-; 
Lecture given by Mr?. G. F. Matthew 
Lecture given by Miss Homer 
Sale of “Erica” and “Song of the Bell” 
1909 Donation, Mrs. Gilbert Murdoch 
Donation, Dr. T. D. Walker 
Received from A. Gordon Leavitt money held in trust from 
Ladies’ Association 
Sept. Donation, Miss Jardine, Boston 
Expenditure — 
1908 Cleaning room and washing dishes for reception . $2.50 
Woman, washing dishes for Lecture Course .... 3.00 
O. H. Warwick, bill 90 
Printing Course Tickets 3.50 
Printing Course Tickets, Lecture 1.00 
$35 00 
256.25 
29.00 
28.60 
19 35 
10.00 
5.00 
33.00 
1.C0 
$417.20 
Carried forward, 
$10 90 $417 20 
