nothing but the truth, he will do his utmost to make the meeting of the Conference a success, just as for years he has done his utmost to make the work of the State Board of Charities of New York a success. His chief ambition and his chief delight lie in the gradual evolution of the institutions of New York, under the encouragement of the State Board of Charities, where he is admirably filling the place of his eminent predecessors, William P. Letchworth and Oscar Craig. If, in conducting the work of this Conference, he shall succeed as well as the retiring President, I am sure our meeting in 1898 will not be a failure. I shall look forward, as will all my fellow-workers, to the pleasure of greeting you in New York; and I can assure you that no effort shall be spared to make your meeting a success. A few closing remarks were made by Professor Henderson in appreciation of the kindness and hospitality of the people of Toronto and the value of the Conference. The General Secretary, Rev. H. H. Hart, was called on for the final word. He paid a high tribute to the ready and willing workers in Toronto, who had showed themselves ready to co-operate in everything necessary for the success of the Conference, and to the daily papers for their aid from the inception of the Conference through its whole extent. The Conference then adjourned without formality. REPORT OF THE TREASURER FOR THE FRACTIONAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1896. JOHN M. GLENN, TREASURER, in account with THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTION. June 1. To Balance on hand, as reported in the Proceed LEVI L. BARBOUR, TREASURER, in account with THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Cash received from sales of Proceedings, etc. $73.10 302.50 REPORT OF THE TREASURER FOR THE YEAR LEVI L. BARBOUR, TREASURER, in account with THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND CORRECTION. Oct. I. To Balance on hand, as per last report. To Cash received from sales of Proceedings, etc. $1,538.85 2,384.56 $1,047.84 19.18 5,122.34 |