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garding the hog cholera situation on the Island of Oahu, was 

 presented by the chairman, Mr. Pond requesting the Board to 

 import into the Territory virus for hog cholera treatment or 

 draft regulations whereby it may be imported. The draft of a 

 letter to Mr. Pond, dated July lo, was also read in which it was 

 advised that before definite action is taken in regard to the serum 

 simultaneous method of vaccination the Board desires to look 

 further into the matter, and would await the results of the an- 

 nual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association 

 which convenes in Oakland, California, from August 30 to Sep- 

 tember 3, inclusive, at which time the subject of hog cholera and 

 its treatment will be thoroughly discussed. Upon vote the letter 

 as read was accepted. 



RE LEA\'E OF ABSENCE DR. NORGAARD. 



A request dated July 15 was presented from the Superin- 

 tendent of Animal Industry that he be delegated by the Board to 

 attend the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical 

 Association, also requesting the sum of $250 for expenses. After 

 a short discussion and those present concurring it was moved, 

 seconded and unanimously carried that Dr. Norgaard be delegat- 

 ed to attend the Association meeting and that he be allowed a 

 leave of absence of six weeks from August 17 as well as the sum 

 of $250 to cover expenses. 



RE INCREASE IN SALARY, DAVID HAUGHS. 



The Executive Officer called the attention of those present to 

 an item in the budget for the biennial period ending June 30. 

 1917, allowing an increase in the salary of the Government Nur- 

 seryman of $25 per month. Mr. Judd stated that Mr. Haughs 

 had worked faithfully for the Board for the past several years 

 and recommended that the increase be allowed. Upon vote the 

 recommendation was unanimously carried. 



RE LETTER OF CREDIT D. T. FULLAWAV. 



Upon motion of Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commission- 

 er von Holt and unanimously carried, the Executive Officer was 

 authorized to arrange for a letter of credit for $1500 in order to 

 supply D. T. Fullaway wnth funds on his forthcoming trip to 

 India in search of a parasite on the melon fly (Dacus cucurbitae). 

 The Executive Officer advised that Mr. Fullaway was leaving on 

 the 23rd inst. 



