those who appreciate our work and are willing to leave behind them substantial monuments of their public spirit. We owe it to ourselves and to all the people of the state, more and more to become independent of official patronage; a very substantial endowment, however, will be essential before we can wholly stand by ourselves. Meanwhile we must be content to supplant state aid by private philanthropy, and remind members of their duty towards the society. On behalf of the executive committee, REUBEN G. THWAITES, Secretary and Superintendent. Report of Finance Committee To the State Historical Socitey of Wisconsin: Your committee on finance have the honor respectfully to report that for the current year, ending June 30th, we have examined the accom panying report of the treasurer. compared the securities and endorsements thereon with the books of account, and hereby certify the same as correct. The condition of the funds under the care of your committee, as of the date named are as follows: Of mortgage upon real estate Of St. Paul lots yet unsold, unchanged Of cash in treasurer's hands Which has been apportioned as follows: $47,100 00 1,765 40 3,239 67 With the treasurer's report for detail, herewith submitted. N. B. VAN SLYKE MADISON, November 9, 1905. W. A. P. MORRIS HALLE STEENSLAND J. H. PALMER GEO. B. BURROWS Report of Finance Committee To the State Historical Socitey of Wisconsin: Your committee on finance have the honor respectfully to report that for the current year, ending June 30th, we have examined the accom panying report of the treasurer. compared the securities and endorsements thereon with the books of account, and hereby certify the same as correct. The condition of the funds under the care of your committee, as of the date named are as follows: Of mortgage upon real estate Of St. Paul lots yet unsold, unchanged Of cash in treasurer's hands Which has been apportioned as follows: $47,100 00 1,765 40 3,239 67 With the treasurer's report for detail, herewith submitted. MADISON, November 9, 1905. N. B. VAN SLYKE W. A. P. MORRIS J. H. PALMER |