reported when occasion arose. Lord Lovat also referred to 

 the movement, and said that he hoped it would be a successful 

 meeting. 



Aberdeen Branch — Excursion to Glendye. 



The Secretary intimated that the Aberdeen Branch were 

 to hold an excursion to Glendye on Saturday, 26th July, 

 and that a cordial invitation from the Branch was extended 

 to all members of the Society to be present. He invited those 

 who intended to take part in this excursion to give their names 

 to him so that the necessary arrangements could be made. 



Forestry Bill. 



The Secretary submitted this Bill, and read a letter from 

 Mr Acland with regard to the powers of the local Executives 

 and Committees. The President submitted the following 

 Resolution, namely : — 



"That this Society cordially welcomes the introduction 

 of the Forestry Bill, and hopes it will be soon passed 

 into law." 

 He regretted that application required to be made to the 

 Development Commissioners in the event of the Forest Com- 

 mission desiring to exercise compulsory powers, and he held 

 that this should be remedied. Mr Whitton seconded the 

 motion. 



Mr Richardson criticised the Bill, and moved the following 

 amendment : — 



"That while this Society welcomes the introduction of the 

 Forestry Bill into Parliament, it strongly protests against 

 the constitution of the Central Authority in so far that 

 no provision is made for Scotland's claim to a representa 

 tion thereon commensurate with her needs; that no 

 qualifications either for the post of Commissioner or 

 Assistant Commissioner are mentioned in the Bill ; and 

 it also protests against the constitution of the Con- 

 sultative Committees in so far that none of the members 

 whom it is proposed to appoint may have practical or 

 scientific knowledge of silviculture. " 



Mr Menmuir seconded Mr Richardson's amendment. 



