HARVARD CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.

The society was called to order at 7.35 P. M., in Sever 11. In consequence of the vacancy caused by the resignation of the last president, Prof. J. W. White, Prof. Ames, acting president, was elected president. Mr. Curtis, acting secretary, was elected secretary. Mr. W. H. Baldwin was elected treasurer. A change proposed by the directors providing for the election of a director from the university at large, in place of a director from the Divinity School, was ratified. The appointment of the following directors was confirmed: From the university at large, F. W. Taussig; Law School, Messrs. Cabot and Almy; sophomore class, F. S. Parker; freshman class, J. S. Russell. It was voted that the privileges of the society be extended to the members of the Episcopal Theological School and of the Institution for the Collegiate Instruction for Women, A change in the fiscal year was adopted which fixes the business year as the same as that of the college work. The admission fee for the remainder of the current year was raised to $1.50. It was suggested from the floor that money necessary for enlarging the privileges of the society should be raised through the formation of a stock company or a guaranteed loan. The matter was referred to the board of directors with power of action. The treasurers report, was read and approved, and the secretary's report which follows, after some discussion, was also adopted.

SECRETARY'S REPORT.Action of the board of directors for the year February '83 to '84, At the first monthly meeting of the directors after the annual meeting of last year, it was carried that in place of a director from the Divinity School there be one from the "university at large." Mr. Bolles was elected to fill that place. When he served his connection with the university, Mr. Taussig was elected in his place. The only other important business that came before the board before the summer vacation was the contract with Mr. Waterman. This contract which was entered into was to run from July 1883 to July 1886. The superintendent to be guaranteed a fixed salary. Also, the board was to engage for his regular assistance an errand boy and a clerk, and at any time to provide further assistance if necessary. Early in the fall the society received from the corporation of the college the permission to occupy Dane Hall for their business, for which kindness President White wrote a letter in acknowledgement.

The question of the change in the fiscal year was fully discussed for two meetings, and the change was thought to be most desirable in every way. In view of that change, the directors proposed that the fee be $1.50 from now till the end of the year. The board also allowed members to join from December to February 20, '84. for one dollar; a measure simply to obtain a few more members.

President J. W. White having had to resign his position on account of too much else that took his attention, Professor Ames of the Law School was elected by the directors to fill the vacancy. About the first of January a scheme started by Prof. White was put in operation, a scheme by which the members of the faculty could obtain their groceries through the society. This brought a considerable number of the faculty in closer connection with the society, and their support is most welcome.

The college library also has within a few days joined the society, through which it will obtain its supplies. This again is a welcome mark of approval from the college authorities.

At the last meeting of the board it was agreed that the benefits of the society ought to be offered to the Episcopal Theological School and the Annex. To do this an amendment in the constitution is necessary, which will be laid before you this evening.

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 18, 1884.Mr. T. M. Osborne, the treasurer, submitted the following report:

T. M. Osborne in account with the H. C. Society.

CR.

To cash received from H. G. Chapman, Jr., treasurer, $629 32

To cash received from A. A. Waterman, superintendent, $15.309 60

Total, $15,938 92

DR.

By checks cashed, $15,872 09

By balance, 66 83

Total, $15,938 92

A table follows showing that the increase of business over that done the previous year, is $4,892.87. The total cash received during 1883-84, was $9,656.27.

It might be as well to add here, that owing to the nature of the case, most of what would naturally be the business of a treasurer falls on the superintendent. It would be impossible for an undergraduate to spare the time necessary for attending strictly to the funds of the society, as in that case he would have to overlook the accounts daily. His duty is therefore principally to act as a check upon the superintendent who manages altogether the financial details.

The following is the cash account of the superintendent, Mr. A. A. Waterman:

DR.

Cash in bank, Feb. 16, 1883, $629 32

Cash in hands of superintendent, 1883, 121 74

Received as dues, 1,314 00

Received For goods sold, 5,439 62

Received For goods ordered, 5,149 01

Received For coal and wood, 5,529 70

Received For second-hand books, 787 38

Received For second-hand furniture, 1,102 95

Received As miscellaneous profits, 108 29

Received As a loan, 100 00

Overs, 103 29

$20,385 29

CR.

Paid for mdse. by treasurer, $9,264 72

On account, $641 15

Sunday purchases, 1,011 69 1,652 84 $10,917 56

Paid as proceeds on second-hand books, by treasurer, $64 97

Cash, 473 78 $538 75

Paid as proceeds on second-hand furniture, by treasurer, 461 01

Cash, 518 89 $970 90

Paid for coal, by treasurer, 4,841 39

Cash, 300 20 $5,141 59

Paid as expense, by treasurer, 1,140 00

Cash, 1.417 96 $2,557 96

Paid on loan, by treasurer, 100 00 $20,228 76

Balance in bank, Feb. 16, 1884, 66 83

Balance in hands of superintendent, Feb. 16, 1884 89 70

$20,385 29