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comparatively low resistance of all of these germs as shown by labora- 

 tory experiments the view is now becoming widely accepted that infec- 

 tion is probably carried more directly from one medium to another 

 than by intermediates, such as water, air. etc. Several instances of 

 disease-distributing persons were instanced, as of the famous "typhoid 

 Mary." Insects as disease-bearers were also discussed. 



After the lecture the meeting proceeded to the reports of officers. 

 The reports of the treasurer and general secretary were read and ac- 

 cepted by vote of the members. An auditing committee consisting 

 of Dr. S. Barrett and -Mr. E. E. Teller was appointed to audit the 

 treasurer's hooks, which subsequently reported that it found every- 

 thing in order. 



Nominations of officers were called for by the chlir. Mr. Russel 

 moved that the secretary be instructed to cast a united ballot for the 

 previous officers of the society. Seconded and carried. The secretary 

 then cast one ballot for Br. George B. Barth for president, Henry L. 

 Ward for vice president, Dr. B. H. Dernehl for treasurer. Diehard A. 

 Muttkowski for general secretary, and Edgar E. Teller for additional 

 director. 



The question of the society electing a trustee for the Museum 

 Board was then brought up for discussion. Moved by Mr. Eussel that 

 the question be referred to the directors. Seconded and carried. 



Dr. S. Graenicher then moved a vote of thanks to Brof. W. D. Erost 

 for his lecture. Seconded and carried. 



The following committees were appointed by the chair: 



1. For Programs for general meetings : 

 Chairman : Henry D. Ward ; 



Members : Miss Helen Sherman, Dr. S. Graenicher. 



2. For Programs for section meetings : 

 Chairman: George W. Colles. 

 Members: Howland Russel, I. N. Mitchell. 



3. Membership committee : 

 Chairman: Dr. George I'. Barth. 



Members: Henry L. Ward, I. N. Mitchell. Howland Russel. 



4. Associate editors: 



Editor in chief: Diehard A. Muttkowski. 



Associates: Edgar E. Teller, Dr. B. H. Dernehl Howland Eus- 

 sel. I. N. Mitchell. 



