XIII. On the Best Method of Rearing Plantations with 
the view of obtaining Timber of a Clean Growth, 
Fine Quality, and High Commercial Value. (Motto, 
“ Home Timber.”) 
The writer deserves credit for his paper, but the calculations 
are not sound. It is therefore recommended that the paper be 
returned to the author in order that he may make the necessary 
corrections, and submit it again next year. 
XIV. On the Preserving of Timber for Estate Purposes. (Motto, 
“Wood Merchant.”) By D. F. Mackenziz, Factor, 
Mortonhall, Liberton, Midlothian, 
A practical paper on the Creosoting of Wocd, giving a plan and 
the cost of Creosoting Works, along with full details of the 
operation, and instructions for working the apparatus. This 
excellent practical paper is recommended an Award of the 
Society’s No. 1 Strver MEDAL. 
Crass II, 
I. On the Management of Oak Coppice. (Motto, ‘‘ Hope.”) By 
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, Assistant Forester, Scone, Perth, 
A practical paper, with the useful points plainly stated. 
Award recommended, Bronze MEDAL. 
II. On the Best Methods of Forming and Maintaining Fences. 
(Motto, “Safe bind, safe find.”) By James Ropcer, 
Assistant Forester, Scone, Perth. 
The writer gives a clear account of the best methods of forming 
and maintaining fences, along with the approximate costs. Award 
recommended, No. 2 Sitver MepDAL. 
IfI. On the Pruning of Forest Trees. (Motto, ‘“ Prune when 
small, or not at all.”) By Wittram Forean, Assistant 
Forester, Lynedoch Road, New Scone, Perth. 
A sound practical paper. Award recommended, Bronze 
MEDAL. 
