Balance on hand as per last report $672.96 Three life membership fees at $50 150.00 615 annual membership fees 1,845.00 From dinner tickets at Providence, R. I. 80.00 From dinner tickets at New York city 160.00 ———————— $2,907.96 EXPENDITURES. Various (as set forth in detail) $2,389.36 ————————— Balance on hand $518.60 An auditing committee, consisting of Secretary-General Murray, James Jeffrey Roche of Boston and Joseph Smith of Lowell, Mass., reported having examined the books and vouchers of the treasurer-general, and found the same correct. The treasurer-general’s report was thereupon unanimously accepted and adopted. The importance of raising a fund to forward the work of the Society, especially in the matter of publications, was discussed, Judge Wauhope Lynn of New York city and other gentlemen talking to the question. The matter was finally referred to the Council for action. The business meeting then adjourned. THE ANNUAL BANQUET. Upon the adjournment of the business meeting, the company formed in line and proceeded to the annual banquet. Gen. James R. O’Beirne of New York city presided. Back of the presiding officer’s chair were displayed an American and an Irish flag. An orchestra was stationed in the balcony. Grace was said by Rev. Joshua P. Bodfish of Canton, Mass. Among those seated at the tables were noted the following: