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the past twentj' years and consider the marvelous work which the 

 members of this association have accomplished for the American 

 farmer, often under the most unfavorable and discouraging conditions, 

 we may well take heart and resolve to maintain this standard of 

 achievement. But we must remember that 



"New occasions teach new duties; 

 Time makes ancient good uncouth; 

 They must upward still, and onward, 



Who would keep abreast of truth." — Lowell. 



And so in the affairs of this association. Now and then we need to 

 take our bearings and make sure that we have not drifted from the 

 true course, and again before venturing on new voyages we should 

 first test our compasses and make sure that they are correct and that 

 we may safely follow them. To such observations it has been my 

 privilege to invite your attention this morning, and if it may lead to 

 a fuller appreciation of the real sphere of this association and the great 

 work which lies before it, I shall feel that I have been well repaid for 

 venturing to present these thoughts for your consideration. 



President Sanderson: We will proceed with the program as 

 arranged by the secretary. I would like to ask before we start on 

 the program what is the pleasure of the association as to the 

 time to be allowed for the reading and discussion of papers. There 

 seems to be no time allowed on the program for discussion. 



A Member: I move that the time of presenting i^apers be limited 

 to fifteen minutes, and not more than five minutes be allowed any 

 member for discussion. Carried. 



President Sanderson: The first number on the program is 

 "Economic Entomological Investigations now Under Way," by T. J. 

 Headlee, Manhattan, Kan. 



