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XII. For an approved Report on the most advantageous 
methods, not generally practised in this country, of Transporting 
Timber. (4A Medal.) 
The reporter specially to describe any means, other than by horse-power, 
of moving felled timber from the interior of woods to their margins, 
or to roads. 
XIII. For an approved Essay on the best methods of utilising 
Small-wood in the manufacture of Fancy-wood articles, Turnery, 
Wood Wool, etc. (A Medal.) 
XIV. For an approved Essay or Report on any other subject 
connected with Arboriculture. (A Medal.) 
XV. For an instrument or method for expeditiously obtain- 
ing the diameter of trees at a given height, or for any other useful 
invention or marked improvement on any of the implements 
used in Forestry. Models or implements to be accompanied by 
a report, (A Medal.) 
Cuass IJ.—For Assistant FORESTERS ONLY. 
I. For an approved Report, based on personal observation, 
on the Propagation of Forest Trees and Shrubs. (A Medal.) 
II, For an approved Report, based on personal observation, 
on any disease affecting Trees, or injuries caused to Trees, by 
insects or animals. (4A Medal.) 
III. For an approved Essay on the Peeling and Harvesting 
of different kinds of British Bark used in Tanning. (A Medal.) 
IV. For an approved Essay on the best method of protecting 
Trees from injury by Ground Game. (A Jedal.) 
V. For an approved Essay or Report on any other subject 
connected with Arboriculture. (A Medal.) 
VI. For the best and approved Model in Rustic, or 
Ornamental Woodwork, of any subject designed and executed 
by the competitor. Model not to exceed six feet in length, 
(A Medal.) 
The Council invite the attention of young Loresters to the fore- 
going subjects, as they wish to encourage their literary efforts. 
ROBERT GALLOWAY, 
5 Sr ANDREW SQuARE, Secretary. 
EDINBURGH, 
