February, '21] business proceedings 31 



President Wilmon Newell: Will Past Presidents Howard and 

 Felt conduct Mr. Dean to the Chair? 



Mr. George A. DEAk: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: If my 

 heart, which is trying to function in my throat, would just drop down to 

 the location that it should occupy nonnally, I will try to express in my 

 weak way my appreciation of this great honor that you have bestowed . 

 upon me. I have never had such a feeling come over me as I have 

 right now. It is not one of joy; nor is it one of sorrow or regret; per- 

 haps it is a feeling that comes over one when he suddenly realizes how 

 unworthy he is of the great confidence and faith that his friends have 

 placed in him. I trust I will realize to no small degree the responsibility 

 of this position. I hope that I may have the support and the help of 

 all of you, and that I may be able to grasp some of the essential problems 

 of our great Association. If it were not for the splendid men that are 

 on the Executive Committee and the Com_mittee on Policy, and all these 

 other important Committees, and the splendid men that are in the 

 Association, I never would think for one moment of assuming this 

 responsibility. I trust I am in position and I believe I am, — to give 

 considerable of my time to the Association. This I do know: the 

 interest of this Association will be param_ount in m^y m.ind, and I promise 

 you, without any reservations, that I will give you the best there is in me. 

 (Applause) 



President Wilmon Newell: Is there any miscellaneous business? 



Mr. Arthur Gibson extended an invitation to the association to 

 meet in joint session with the Entomological Society of Ontario at the 

 annual meeting next year at Toronto. 



The President expressed appreciation for the invitation and on motion 

 the matter was referred to the executive committee with power to 

 arrange the details. 



The vSecretar\^ called attention to the m.embers of the success of the 

 joint session with the Phytopathologists and asked whether arrange- 

 ments were desired for a joint meeting next year. 



It was voted that this matter be left to the executive committee with 

 jjower to act. 



It was voted that the timx and place of the next meeting be left to the 

 executive committee. 



On motion of Dr. L. O. Howard, a resolution of thanks was extended 

 to President Newell for his succes.sful handling of the meeting. 



