The appointment in November, 1915, of two new forest 

 rangers, E. H. Hippie for Palolo, Manoa and Nuuanu valleys 

 in the Honolulu Watershed forest reserve, Oahu, and John Pili- 

 laau for the forest reserves in the Waianae district, marks a 

 distinct advancement in the better administration of the Terri- 

 torial forest reserves toward which the Division of Forestry is 

 striving. 



The reduction in infantile mortality on Oahu from 26 in 

 1910-11 to 3 in 1914-15, as shown by the report of the Terri- 

 torial Veterinarian, coincident with the inauguration and vigor- 

 ous prosecution of the campaign to eradicate bovine tubercu- 

 losis from the Territory, is significant. \\'ith purer milk the 

 babies have a better chance for life. 



In his search for parasites on the melon fly. Field Entomolo- 

 gist David T. Fullaway spent September in Singapore, moved 

 on to Buitenzorg, Java, and then to Bangalore, India. From 

 last accounts he was on his way back to Manila. 



In the effort to make Honolulu a more beautiful city the Board 

 is cooperating with the City and County, through the Outdoor 

 Circle, by furnishing manure and mahogany trees free of charge 

 for the Kalakaua Avenue parking. 



The fencing of the Territorial forests along the Volcano Road 

 on Hawaii by the Division of Forestry, to keep out wandering 

 stock, will preserve for the enjoyment of tourists from all parts 

 of the world what remains of the charming native forest wood- 



lands along this scenic ride. 



The cloth notices posted by the Territorial Forester along 

 conspicuous highways and trails on the Honolulu Watershed 

 forest reserve have begun to make the people realize that this 

 reserve was created for a definite and beneficial purpose. 



The strict inspection made by the Division of Entomology 

 of all fruit shipments from the Coast results in the placing of 

 better fruit in better condition on the Honolulu market. 



