Again, sir, the Committee has recommended for the monthly assessment the ridiculously small sum of twenty-five cents.

I think it ought to be a dollar." "Mr.President, I should like to ask the gentleman his reason," said Henry Fairbanks, Chairman of the Finance Committee.

"Why should we tax the members to such an extent, when the sums reported are sufficient to defray the ordinary expenses of the Society, and to leave a small surplus besides ?" "Mr.President," returned Fletcher, "I will answer the gentleman.

We don't want to throw open the Society to every one that can raise a dollar.

We want to have an exclusive society." "Mr.President," said Oscar Vincent, rising, "I should like to ask the gentleman for how many he is speaking.