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the appearance of American foul-brood. At the present time laboratory- 

 diagnosis is just being started and from this we hope to gain much informa- 

 tion in regard to the extremely variable symptoms of European foul-brood. 

 In this respect our work is unique as apparently no other State Inspec- 

 tors Office is making any laboratory study of the disease. 



The recent legislature saw fit to amend the inspection law some- 

 what giving the State Inspector authority to quarantine districts where 

 foul-brood is epidemic. Also the appropriation was increased from 

 $3,000 to $10,160. With the increased resources, it is hoped that in- 

 spection service can be given to all who are in need of it. 



On July 8, 1918, Mr. D. P. Barrett enlisted, thus leaving the office 

 without an experienced deputy. Mr. D. L. Ulman was secured to complete 

 Mr. Barrett's unfinished w^ork. Mr. Barrett is again with this office 

 in his usual capacity. Mr. R. H. Kelty began work as a deputj'-on July 1, 

 1918. Mr. Kelty is doing some inspection work, but is chiefly engaged in 

 the bacteriological work referred to above. 



Respectfully submitted, 



B. F. KINDIG, 

 State Inspector of Apiaries 

 East Lansing, ]\Iich., June 30, 1919. 



REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY. 



President F. S. Kedzie, College. 



Dear Sir — I have the honor to submit the following report on the 

 work of this department for the school year just closed: 



The usual course in meteorology was conducted during the spring term, 

 thirteen students being enrolled for the subject. 



A course in meteorology was given to 54 students in the S. A. T. C. 

 during the fall term of 1918. 



Very respectfullv, 



D. A. SEELEY, 

 Instructor in Meteorology 

 East Lansing, June 30, 1919. 



