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to agriculture, should be directed by disciplined men of science, of ac- 

 knowledged ability and trustworthiness, and 



WJureas, This Society has been informed that a vacancy may occur in 

 the post of Commissioner of Agriculture in the Department of the Interior, 

 and 



Whereas, The name of our fellow member, and distinguished naturalist 

 and entomologist. Dr. John L. LcConte, has been put forward for recom- 

 mendation to the President for said appointment, therefore 



Bcsohed, That this Society heartily endorse such recommendation. 



Prof. Frazer oifered tlie followino; resolution : 



Resolved, That this Society recommend to its members in the presenta- 

 tion of papers containing references to length, weight and capacity, to add 

 to such units as they may deem preferable, the metric units. 



Dr. Roo;ers offered the followino- amendment: 



And also. That those who may use the metrical system shall convert the 

 same into the English. 



The resolution and amendment were ordered to he pub- 

 lished on the card of notice for the next meeting, and dis- 

 cussion on their merits was po.stponed. 



The meeting was then adjourned. 



{Continued on jjage 661.) 



