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There was a point that Mr. Pearce brought out in regard to 

 planting trees; it was that the best would survive. It is the sur- 

 vival of the fittest with everything, not only with mankind, but 

 with the vegetable kingdom. 



Anyone who has had experience in growing trees knows that 

 there are a great many trees which are crooked, ill-shaped and un- 

 thrifty. It is thrifty, straight-growing trees that always succeed. 

 These are points I wish you would consider. 



Now, in regard to this motion. I think it would be well to put 

 ourselves on record. 



The resolution was carried, after which the following committee 

 on forestry resolutions was appointed by President Elliot: 



J. O. Barrett (Chairman), F. H. Folsoin, J. T. Grimes. 



