The income of the society last year was $53,930.96. Almost the whole of this is from investments, only $1,078 being from members, and $2,329.16 admission charges, less expenses. $600 came from the State. $30,000 of the income goes to pay interest on mortgage; $4,562.28 were paid for prizes. The real estate and personal property of the society is appraised at $290,086.20. There are 576 life members; fifteen were added, and the deaths of thirty-one reported last year. Annual members 256; twelve new ones added and twenty four lost during the year. The mortgage debt was reduced $30,000 last year.