168 THE CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST. 



J. S. Bethune ; L. O. Howard ; Clarence M. Weed ; E. Baynes Reed ; 

 H. Garman ; C. W. Hargitt. The Secretary was authorized to transfer 

 the signatures to the minute book of the Association, and to add the sig- 

 natures of those who had expressed a desire to join in the work of the 

 Association. 



Letters were then read from Dr. F. Coding, Illinois, and Dr. J. A. 

 Lintner, New York, expressing sympathy with and approval of the objects 

 of the Association, and asking to be enrolled as members. 



On motion of Prof Smith, seconded by Mr. Weed, the election of. 

 officers was then proceeded with. 



Prof Smith nominated Prof. C. V. Riley as first President of the Asso- 

 ciation, stating that his recognized pre-eminent position as an economic 

 entomologist, and his active interest in the work of establishing this 

 Association, entitled him to the honor and recognition of the Association 

 by election to that office. The nomination was seconded by Dr. Bethune 

 and Mr. Weed, each stating the high claims of Dr. Riley to the position. 

 On motion of Prof. Cook, seconded by Prof. Smith, Dr. Riley was elected 

 by acclamation. 



Prof Smith nominated Prof. S. A. Forbes as ist Vice-President of the 

 Association. The nomination was seconded by Mr. Howard, and Prof. 

 Forbes was elected by acclamation. 



Mr. Weed nominated Prof A. J. Cook as 2nd Vice-President of the 

 Association. The nomination was seconded by Dr. Bethune, and Prof. 

 Cook was elected by acclamation. 



Prof. Cook then took the chair and the meeting was carried on under 

 his presidency. 



Mr. Howard nominated Prof. J. B. Smith as Secretary of the Associa- 

 tion. The nomination was seconded by Prof. Hargitt, and Prof Smith 

 was elected by acclamation. 



On motion of Prof. Smith, the President was authorized to appoint a 

 committee of two to prepare such by-laws as may be deemed expedient, 

 to be submitted for aproval by the Association at its next meeting. 



Prof. Cook appointed the Secretary and Mr. Hov/ard as such com- 

 mittee. 



On motion of Mr. Howard, it was resolved that the next annual 

 meeting of the Association be held at the time and place where the Asso- 

 ciation of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations next meets. ^ 



On motion of Prof Smith, the Society then adjourned. 



John B. Smith, Secretary. 



