of capacity sufficient to accommodate from 150 to 200 inmates, and in May, 1864, it was occupied.

After six years of successful operation it became evident that the building was much larger than needed to accommodate the greatly reduced number of soldiers asking for its shelter, and in 1870 it was sold. Five acres on the Lake Shore, at Evanston, eleven miles north of the city, was purchased, and a handsome brick building erected thereon, with ample accommodation for twenty-five. This building was occupied January, 1871, and dedicated February 22nd following.

It is beautifully situated, and the Superintendent is, by the voluntary labor of the inmates, grading and beautifying the grounds with taste.

It affords a pleasant home, and medical and surgical treatment to any sick or maimed ex-soldier of the State of Illinois, whether his disability originated in actual service or subsequently.

The average number of inmates for the current year is 21.

Applicants for admission must furnish satisfactory evidence of good moral character; that they had, at sometime during the war, honorably served as Illinois soldiers; and if in receipt of a pension from government, must pay it into the treasury of the Home. Applications from a distance should be made in writing, giving full particulars as to disease or dis

ability; as to the applicant's circumstances; and a recommendation from some respectable physician or person residing in his town.

Address, "The Superintendent or Surgeon of the Soldiers' Home, Evanston, Cook County, Ill.”

The institution is supported by interest accruing from an invested fund.

The following officers and managers constitute its present DIRECTORY :

Mrs. W. D. Blain. Gen. J. H. Beveridge.

Dr. R. C. Hamill.

Thos. D. Osborn.

Major Lyman Bridges.

Resident Surgeon.

F. W. Mercer, M.D.

The French Benevolent Society of
Illinois.

This Society has been in existence about twelve years, and has been incorporated about five years.

Its aims are to relieve destitute or needy French people, "with money, work, or medical care."

There is appointed annually a committee of twelve, who have charge of the general relief work of the Society. One of this committee is elected each month as the commissary, to whom, during the month, all applications for relief must be made.

The disbursements in 1871 were $1,800.00, which was larger than the usual annual disbursement.

OFFICERS.

President.

E. Marguerat, M.D.

First Vice-President.

P. F. Rafinot.

This organization has for its objects the following: To administer to the wants of afflicted and distressed members; to visit the sick; to bury the dead; to aid and assist widows and orphans, and grant relief to any worthy English families who may be in need of assistance; and to aid and advise strangers.

Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, in the Masonic Building, corner West Randolph and Halsted Streets. Officers are elected annually.

OFFICERS 1872.
President.

Richard Barnard.

Vice-President.

Edward Saunders.

Treasurer.

Joseph Butler.
Recording Secretary.
C. J. Burroughs.
Financial Secretary.
W. E. Cowper.

Assistant Financial Secretary.

Thomas Porter.

Board of Trustees.

A. Booth, C. Woolet, Richard Slater. Board of Auditors.

R. E. Meers, I. Morrison, E. Cook. Visiting Committee.

I. Sobey, I. Williams, Jno. L. Davies.

Chaplain.

Rev. Robert Collyer.

Physician.

W. E. Rennolds.