UNITED STATES 89 



Object. To further the cause of forestry in America by fostering a spirit of com- 

 radeship among foresters ; by creating opportunities for a free interchange of 

 views upon forestry and allied subjects, and by disseminating a knowledge of 

 the purpose and achievements of forestry. 



Meetings. Thursdays, Nov. to May, at the residence of the President of the so- 

 ciety, Gifford Pinchot, 1615 Rhode Island Avenue, N. W. 



Membership. 73 active (annual dues, $5), 46 associate, I honorary. 



Publications. 



PROCEEDINGS . . . v. I. Washington, 1905-06. 8. 



Issued in 3 nos. Price: 25c. per number. 

 Distribution. On sale by the Secretary. 



Society of Biblical Literature and Exegesis. 



Address. 207 Congregational House, Boston, Mass.. 



History. Founded in New York City, June 4, 1880. Not incorporated. 

 American School of Oriental Study and Research in Palestine, estab- 

 lished in 1900 under its auspices. (See Archaeological Institute of 

 America.) 



Object. To stimulate the critical study of the Scriptures by presenting, discussing 

 and publishing original papers on Biblical topics. 



Meetings. At least once a year at such time and place as the council may deter- 

 mine; according to recent practice, in New York City, during the Christmas 

 holidays. 



Membership. 188 active (entrance fee, $5; annual dues, $3; life membership, $50); 

 14 honorary. Members residing abroad permanently and libraries are exempt 

 from payment of entrance fee. 



Publications. 



JOURNAL OF BIBLICAL LITERATURE, v. [i]-24, June i88i-Dec. 1905. 

 Middletown, Conn., 1882-83; Boston, 1884-1905. 8. 

 v. 6, 7, 9-24 issued in 2 parts each. 



v. [1-8] have title, Journal of the Society of biblical literature and exegesis. 

 None issued for 1889. Volume numbering begins with v. 9 (1890). 

 A general index of the first 20 vols. (1881-1901) : in v. 20, p. 175-207. 

 Prices: $3 per vol.; $1.50 per part. 



Distribution. Exchange with similar publications. For sale by Rev. William H. 

 Cobb, recording secretary, at above address. 



Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. 



Address. 12 West 3ist Street, New York City, N. Y. Secretary-Treas- 

 urer: W. L. Capps. 



History. Founded and incorporated in 1893. 



Object. Promotion of the art of shipbuilding, commercial and naval. 



Meetings. Annually, in November, in New York City. 



Membership. 472 members and 314 associates (entrance fee, $10; annual dues, $10) ; 

 139 juniors (entrance fee, $5; annual dues, $5) ; 5 life members and 3 life asso- 

 ciates ($200) ; i honorary ; 2 honorary associates. 



