The report of Treasurer C. H. Gere, was read, ordered adopted, and placed on file. The names of Rev. John Gallagher, of Tecumseh, Andrew J. Sawyer, of Lincoln, and Mrs. M. B. Newton, of Omaha, were proposed as active members of the Society. On motion, carried unanimously, the Secretary was ordered to cast the ballot of the Society for the admission of each of the applicants, as members. The ballot was so cast and the above named persons declared elected as active members of the Society. The meeting adjourned to meet at 8 P. M., Wednesday, Jan. 15th, in the same place. JANUARY 15, EVENING SESSION. The Society met at 8:00 P. M., in the University Chapel pursuant to adjournment, President Furnas in the chair, S. L. Geisthardt acting as Secretary pro tempore. The first exercise was the reading of a paper by Hon. Albert Watkins, of Lincoln, entitled "American State Legislatures and Legislation." At the conclusion of this address, Prof. J. S. Kingsley, of the State University read an address on Salem Witchcraft." On motion of Prof. L. E. Hicks, which prevailed unanimously, the thanks of the Society and audience were extended to the speakers and copies of their addresses requested for publication. Mr. William Henry Smith, of Lincoln, was proposed as an active member of the Society. On motion of Chas. H. Gere, which prevailed unanimously the Secretary was ordered to cast the ballot of the Society for the admission of the applicant. The ballot was so cast and Mr. Smith was declared elected an active member of the Society. An informal discussion followed on the advisability of holding the annual or intermediate meetings in the city of Omaha. On motion of C. H. Gere, it was voted unanimously "That a committee of five, with the President as Chairman, be appointed to consider the question of more complete organization for the Society, of obtaining assistance from the state and elsewhere to procure grounds and a building, the committee to report at a regular meeting to be held in the city of Lincoln in April, 1890, to be called, as provided by the constitution and by-laws." The President named as the four remaining member of the committee, C. H. Gere, J. Sterling Morton, Lorenzo Crounse, and Albert Watkins. Rev. Lewis Gregory and Rev. E. H. Chapin, both of Lincoln, were proposed, as active members of the Society. On motion of C. H. Gere, the Secretary was ordered, by a unanimous vote, to cast the ballot of the Society for the admission of the applicants. The ballot was so cast and Messrs. Gregory and Chapin were declared elected active members of the Society. The Secretary was ordered by unanimous vote to cast the ballot of the Society for the following persons, as officers for the ensuing year: President R. W. Furnas. First Vice President-Lorenzo Crounse. Second Vice President J. M. Woolworth. Treasurer-C. H. Gere. Secretary-George E. Howard. Board of Directors-J. Sterling Morton, Chas. E. Bessey, Mrs. Clara B. Colby, J. A. MacMurphy, H. T. Clarke. The ballot was so cast and the above named persons were declared elected as officers for the ensuing year. On motion of J. Sterling Morton, it was voted "That the Secretary be instructed to correspond with Mr. Joseph H. Millard, of Omaha, and ascertain, if possible, the present location of the papers and documents of the Nebraska Relief and Aid Society, concerning the socalled grasshopper years, and procure the papers, if possible, for this Society." The meeting adjourned. S. L. GEISTHARDT, TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1886. JANUARY 11, 1887. I have the honor herewith to submit my annual report as your treasurer, to-wit: 1886-Jan'y 12. To balance as per last report..... $ 1,223 54 The following is the statement of the treasurer of the Nebraska Historical Society, of the receipts and disbursements for the year ending January 10, '88. RECEIPTS. Amount on hand deposited in the First National Bank of Lincoln, 500 00 and turned over by Treasurer W. W. Wilson, January 4, 1887...$ 1,345 87 Legislative appropriation received from state treasurer May 15... Membership fees ... Total.. 18.00 $ 1,863 87 Interest on deposits from January 1, 1887, to January 1, 1888. 53 03 I have the honor to transmit the following annual report of receipts and expenditures of the Nebraska Historical Society for the year ending Jan. 1, '89. RECEIPTS. Amount on hand January 1, 1888. . Initiation fees of six new members. Warrant for state appropriation.. Interest on deposits, First National Bank....... Total. EXPENDITURES. W. W. Cox, expenses of attendance to read paper George E. Howard, books and incidental expenses as per vouchers.. 955 82 12.00 500 00 42 73 $ 1,510 55 10.00 725 10.00 100 00 15.70 28 75 58 52 8.35 I have the honor of making the following report of the receipts and expenses, and the balance on hand, for the year ending January 11, 1890, accompanied by the books and vouchers in my possession. RECEIPTS. Balance in treasury January 8, 1889. Initiation fees State warrant (by check of Prest. of State Horticultural Society).... Total $ 1,188 38 16.00 500 00 45 55 $ 1,749 93 EXPENDITURES. Expenses of R. W. Furnas, President.. Salary of Secretary... Salary of Treasurer Books, stationery, freight, and incidental expenses.. Total... 10 15 100 00 25 00 210 55 336 70 Bal. on deposit in First National Bank of Lincoln, Jan. 6, '90..$ 1,413 25. Very Respectfully, C. H. GERE, Treasurer. |