444 Forestry Quarterly. 



are figured 365 times the average daily wage, which is based upon 

 the actual earnings of the previous year divided by 300. The 

 cost of the insurance, besides an entering fee of 36 cents, varies 

 from 8 cents to 20 cents for the four wage classes concerned, 

 while the pension may vary from $24 to $143 or up to 50 per 

 cent of the wages. 



The widow's allowance after the man's death may rise to one- 

 third the wages, with additions of one-half to one-third for each 

 child up to 15 years. 



Usually a membership of five years is necessary to acquire a 

 right to the insurance, but those discontinuing before that term 

 can either continue in the membership or else have their con- 

 tribution returned. By 1910 the capital of this insurance associa- 

 tion was over 3^ million dollars with $250,000 expenses and 

 $350,000 income. 



The main objection of the laborers is that their chances of ben- 

 efiting from the contributions in most cases are remote except 

 what there is in the life insurance. 



Ncue Bahnen in der sozialen Fursorge fur die Waldarbeiter, etc. Silva, 

 No. 9, 1913. Pp. 97-99. 



MISCELLANEOUS. 



Forestry conferences are the order of the 

 Prussian day in the Prussian Forest Service. The 



Forestry purpose of the conferences is to dissemin- 



Conferences. ate local experiences and to bring adminis- 

 trative officers together for the discussion 

 of largely local topics. The conferences are annual affairs. 



To accentuate the local nature of the conferences, Prussia has 

 been divided into 18 groups. The ranking District Forester in 

 each group takes charge of the Conference, determines the points 

 for discussion and decides on the place for the field excursion. 

 At most, two days are allowed for the Conference (exclusive 

 of travel time). All officers attending are reimbursed for travel 

 and subsistence. As a rule the Conference is confined to adminis- 

 trative officers lest it become unwieldy. 



A Secretary is appointed who must make a detailed report of 



