Stenhouse.
Report for 1897.
The Committes of the above institution have much pleasure in presenting a more favourable report this year. The large deficit, in the accounts with which they were burdoned at the close of 1896 was entirely cleared by the proceeds of an entertainment most kindly arranged and carried out by Mrs, J. L. Scott and several friends which cleared $916.
The subscriptions for the year have been $823.40. With this assistance, and with a fairly steady custom throughout the year, november last, when the receipts amounted ented By one exceptioualy good month to over $400, the Coffee House has been abl to pay its way, and there is even a balance in hand with which to begin the new year.
In June last during the rejoicings in connection with Queen' Victoria's "Diamond Jubilee" celebration, the Committe, with fhebelp of Mr. Brady, HIM. Consul, arranged for an excellent cold dinner for over 100 sailors, bluejackets and merchant seamen, but, fhroagh the generosity of various friend, al the food, drinks, cigars, ete., were provided free of cost.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.