The deposits during the year show an increase over those of the previous year of 15,573 in number, and a decrease of 4,2867. in amount.

The interest increased by 10,3571.

The withdrawals increased by 2,267 in number, and 70,1717. in amount.

In every one of the 13 savings banks the number of depositors and the total amount deposited have increased during the year, the depositors in the aggregate by 2,691, and the amount deposited by 261,8367.

XI. GENERAL SUMMARY.

The following is a Summary of Registered Provident Societies and Certified and Post Office Savings Banks in Great Britain and Ireland at 31st December 1898.

28, Abingdon-street, Westminster, 1 February 1900.

CHART SHOWING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS

OF REGISTERED PROVIDENT SOCIETIES AND OF CERTIFIED AND POST OFFICE

SAVINGS BANKS IN CREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND AT 31 DECEMBER 1898.

Chief Registrar.