20 Proceedings of Indiana Academy of Science 
are behind, but are coming slowly. Due to the high cost of materials 
and labor, much material is still on the shelves unbound. It was shown 
that members of the Academy do not use the exchanges very much. 
The Librarian is very anxious to have the members of the Academy 
use not only its own publications, but also the general library. Material 
can be sent to one at his home. The Librarian would be very pleased 
to receive suggestions from the members of the Academy about books 
to be purchased for their use. This is done regularly by individuals 
and colleges, and may as well be done by members of the Academy. 
Distribution of Proceedings—Chairman Hess reported that the 1919 
and 1920 Proceedings were distributed during October. 
Membership Committee—H. F. Dietz reported that he had 54 names 
to propose at the meeting tomorrow. He suggested that the member- 
ship of this committee should be increased so that there will be one 
member residing at each university and college in the State, together 
with three members from Indianapolis. 
Publication of Proceedings—Editor Payne, 1919 Proceedings, called 
attention to the fact that there was a deficit in the treasury due to the 
fact that the state printers did not take into account the cost of pre- 
paring cuts. After discussing the difficulties of editing, both from the 
point of view of the printers and the authors, he advised that here- 
after the term of office of editor be for more than one year. He also 
advised that the Proceedings be cut down so that free copies of reprints 
can be furnished authors. 
Editor Breeze, 1920 Proceedings, spoke of his difficulties as editor, 
chiefly among them being the lack of co-operation on the part of the 
state printers. 
In view of the previous discussion, it was moved and carried that 
when the editor is in doubt about the printing of any manuscript, 
he be instructed to submit the paper to three members who are experts 
in that field, and then follow their advice. 
On motion, the last two editors were appointed to draw up a set 
of rules for the use of authors in the preparation of manuscripts. 
A letter from the Fort Wayne Printing Company was read in de- 
fense of the high cost of printing the Proceedings. Estimates were 
presented by President Enders from the Lafayette Printing Company 
for the 1919 and 1920 Proceedings, and in each instance these esti- 
mates were higher than that charged by the Fort Wayne Printing 
Company. 
Amos Butler urged that editors consult Col. Healey concerning their 
editing problems. He stated that the wide experience of Col. Healey 
would be a help to any editor. 
Treasurer 
Balance on-hand) December 1, 1920).......2).. ch)... + os ee $541 67 
Dues collected dure the year. -..)5 cus eine ~ le esi eee 354 00 
CP Oba Preps oie ste eb Tia. onc, ee CE $895 67 
Total -expenGitures’ 20's ses c s-ar<i2 siz he pen ee hrs ete ey ote 596 51 
Balance ifi the Treasury. 4 .s-e0s0 vas Usa sae at eee $299 16 
