Volume II of the Society’s Journal, covering the year 1899, was greeted

with sentiments of high commendation as Volume I (1898) had been. The following extracts are reproduced from a mass of acknowledgments, received by Secretary T. H. Murray, relative to the second volume:

From Mr. William Montgomery Sweeny, Astoria, L. I., N. Y.: “The volume is a very handsome one and an addition to any library.”

From Mr. Henry Stoddard Ruggles, Wakefield, Mass.: “I acknowledge with thanks the receipt this day of the most creditable volume of our Society for the year 1899.”

From Rev. M. S. Lenihan, Marshalltown, Ia.: “I desire to thank you for Volume II of the Journal of our Society, which I prize very much as it is full of valuable information.”

From P. J. Timmins, M. D., South Boston, Mass.: “I thank you for