the circulating library. With a good assortment of general literature, it is rich in popular works on theology, and it aims to meet the need of the industries of this community, for such books on chemistry, mechanical science, and the arts of design, as are especially useful in a great manufacturing centre. The institution cannot afford to spend much, year after year, in costly collections of engravings, or in single works of painting and sculpture. But in this important department, we have been favored by generous friends, from time to time, as during the past year, with very valuable gifts. Our readingroom is supplied with the best periodical literature of the day, in the English language. With these advantages, offered to all at so moderate expense, and with the generous principles of management which will continue to guide our officers, the Athenæum will still be, as it has been, one of the chief agents in ensuring for this community a gain in intellectual and æsthetic culture, which shall bear some proportion to its material thrift. WILLIAM GAMMELL, President. JAMES TILLINGHAST, Secretary. SEPTEMBER 25, 1871. For tax assessed September 26, 1870, collected on 615 shares, 3,075 00 For dividends and interest on invested funds, including pre The invested funds of the Corporation consist of74 shares in the Blackstone Canal National Bank, par value $1,850 00 63 shares in the American National Bank, par value, 7 United States Bonds, 6s of 1881, and 5.20s of 1865, and the new issue of 1867, 3,150 00 19,500 00 $24,500 00 Tax unpaid on eighteen shares. Respectfully submitted, STEPHEN H. ARNOLD, Treasurer. PROVIDENCE, September 25, 1871. |