The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-04-07
$2,724 80
EXPENDITURES.
Balance deposited $500

ton took place with the following result:
The election of officers for the ensuing year
was next in order. Mr.. Hamblen peremptori-
ly refused to permit his name to be used, and
tho result of the balloting was as follows:
President-Lewis B. Smith.
Vice President--Samuel r.. Leavitt.
Treasurer ugustus r. GF irish.
Recording Secretary b. Swift
Corresponding Secretary-Edward A. Jor-
dan.
Trustees-Parmenio w. Neal, Nathan E.
Redlop, David G Drinkwater, Elisha Higgins,
Albert G Mitchell, Gilbert l.. Bailey.
Ward 2, Horatio G. Griffith; Ward 8, Joel
Whitney; Ward 4, James r. Hawkes.; Ward
B, Frank L. Brett; Ward 6, Charles H. Blake;
Ward 7, John B. Thorndike.
Mr. Hamblen then spoke as follows:
MR. HAMBLEN S REMARKS.
The work of the year is completed. And
now, before we grapple with new cares and
responsibilities, it would, perhaps, be well,
like the careful business man, to take a look at
the facts of the past as well as the possibilities
and probabilities OF the future.
You have heard, in the different reports
read this evening, a brief history of the work
of this Association during the past year. In
those reports we have all found much of in
terest, and much to encourage US to renewed
b.
that, while, as ever, death has been busy in
our ranks still our rolls show a Slight increase
in mem bership since our last annual meeting.
Our library has felt new impetus, shown in
the increase of patrons and the larger number
of books taken out. These results are I'M
doubtedly owing in marked degree to the
zeal and efficiency of the Library Committee
and Librarian. Needed repairs and improve
ments have been made to our building to the
extent of the appropriations for that purpose,
and the property is believed to be in good con-
dition.
In tabulated form ths results OF the last
years work are as follows:
Membership April 1882. ........s....... 80. $50
1881. ..,,..............,..375
Increase. ......,............ .......,,,.....,. 3
Books in library April 1882, exclusive of
Congressional Reference Library. 49,. ..3, 475
Patrons of library year en- ling April, 1882. 1893
Books taken out yea ending April, 1882 q, 525
Cash balance, April, 1882. -. So 789
i" 1881............... 4,655. 20
Increase. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 922 e9
While retrospective view of our work, in
the light of the above figures, is very satisfac-
tory, it is very important that we should gath
er at time like the present, lessons to guide
us in the future The history of this associa-
ton, as whole, for the past twenty-five years
has been one of steady though slow growth in
strength, and of constant appreciation in the
mines of the community. Its work as an allie
yiator of the needs of its members has been
quiet and transformations, but effective of
much good. Its influence in educating and
moulding the minds and character of hundreds
of the young men of our city has been far
reaching, and tending only TO the advance
ment of the best interests of all classes And
for ourselves, we know that if in no other way,
we have been gamers in the friendships form
ed and deepened, in the sympathies broadened
and quickened, and in the knowledge that we
have done what We could to make our little
world happier and better. All this has been
made possible - us by the wisdom of those
who went before us, in laying the foundations
for this superstructure so broad and deep that
we find, as will those who come after us, ain.
pie room for our best endeavors In carrying for
ward their plans.
Opportunities for growth seem to be waiting
on Us. The material for a much enlarged
membership is around US on every hand, only
needing 10 be properly approached. Undoubt-
eddy there is NIT q member of this association
bat who could, with slight exertion, bring to
us during the coming year at least one addition
al member An energetic move in this direc.
ton would in short time give us an added
strength which would vastly enchanee our
power for good in the community.
The natural growth of trade and commerce
| is seeking for and rapidly finding for itself ac-
| commodations in our immediate vicinity, Civ
| ing an added value to real estate of all kinds
| believe that in the near future other arrange
ments may he made for the use of our property
which shall better serve the interests of the as
| ISOLATION, and keep it more fully abreast with
| the march of improvement in our city
| In closing my official connection with this
| association, l wish to renew my thanks for the
| honors bestowed on me, and for the many acts
| of kindness and assistance received at YOU
| hands during the past year, trusting that in
| your charity you will spread over many sins Of
omission and commission the broad mantle o.
| oblivion.
I desire to tender my congratulation tos THU
association on the wisdom displayed in the Sc
| lection OF a presiding officer for the ensuing
| year. Adding TO many Years of active and in.
| telligent work for the association, lafge expe
| rience and ripe judgment, he comes to the du.
| ties which you have imposed upon him wei
| fitted to discharge them with honor to himsel
| and profit to US all.
MIR. Lewis B. Smith, the incoming president
addressed the society as follows:
PRESIDENT SMITHS REMARKS.
In accepting the Office Of President of thi
association | am not unmindful that l taxi
upon myself duties and responsibilities of n'
| trivial or unimp0rtant character; my associa
ton for many years with the gentlemen VIII
| have precededme III this Office and my familiar
ity with their services and successes; the recol
lection OF what was accomplished by thos
who III the former days OF this organization
were Its leaders and directors, all remind N
| that cannot hope to attain TO that degree O
acceptable and profitable service it was their
to render and yours to receive; but NAV con
| fdently promise to bring to this Office nv hes
endeavors 10 faithfully discharge the dutie
and responsibilities you have confided to M
tr2st.