The following is a Statement of the property of the Society, exclusive of the Cabinet and Library: The Stocks derived from the munificent bequest of Dr. W. J. Walker, did not come into the possession of the Society until December 5, 1865; and the income therefrom has all accrued during the five months that have since elapsed. We should not be warrantel, how ever, in anticipating a continuance of such liberal dividends, especially on the manufacturing stocks. In consequence of a legal difficulty, which has arisen in the course of the settlement of the Walker estate, a large portion of the property remains in the hands of the executors for distribution at a future, perhaps, a distant period of time. When this difficulty is disposed of, this Society, as well as the other institutions which are entitled to the residue of the estate, will receive a large addition to their resources. Under these circumstances, no reliable estimate can be made of the income of the Society for the ensuing year. In regard to the necessary expenses of the Society for the next year, those of the present, may, perhaps, serve as a guide, though a very uncertain one; as its expenditures hereafter will probably keep even pace with its greatly increased means of usefulness. 1865. Oct. 6. April 30. To Cash balance on hand at date DR. THOS. T. BOUVÉ, CHARLES J. SPRAGUE, AND EDWARD PICKERING, TREAS., TRUSTEES, " 1866. April 7. By Cash paid and transferred to Edward Pickering, Treasurer of the So- April 30. 1866. April 9. " received six months' interest on Boston, April 30, 1866. Dec. 30. 66 old account. received of Mrs. Clarke, for six months' rent of house from Oct. last THOS. T. BOUVÉ, CHARLES J. SPRAGUE, AND EDWARD PICKERING, TREAS., TRUSTEES, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE BULFINCH STREET ESTATE. April 30. To Cash balance on hand date brought from CR. $500 less interest allowed 15 485.00 Dec. 30. 1866. paid tax on house. $316 April 6. 66 $1,216.61 less received of Mrs. Clarke 158 paid to Edward Pickering, Treasurer of the Society, balance of the amount on hand date towards settlemeut of bills for work on cases, etc. Boston, April 30, 1866. Errors Excepted. THOS. T. BOUVÉ, CHARLES J. SPRAGUE, AND EDWARD PICKERING, TREAS., TRUSTEES, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE INCOME OF THE COURTIS FUND. April 12. To Cash received of Warren Street Chapel, interest one year on mortgage note of $3,000 to Nov. 1st, 1865 $180.00 1866. April 12. By Cash paid to Edward Pickering, Treasurer, amount received from Warren Street Chapel Boston, April 30, 1866. Errors Excepted. |