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At the October meeting, which was held in Marischal College, 

 Aberdeen, an address was given by Mr A. S. Watt, B.A. 

 (Cantab.), of Aberdeen University, his subject being " An 

 Aspect of Forest Protection," dealing chiefly with the question 

 of insect and fungal pests. In thanking him for his paper, the 

 Chairman explained that Mr Watt had come forward at the last 

 minute to take the place of Professor Craib, who had undertaken 

 to give an address, but who was prevented from doing so on 

 account of an unfortunate railway accident. Mr Watt's paper was 

 to a great extent of a scientific nature, and came as a valuable 

 variation to the practical discussions which usually take place 

 at the meetings of the Branch. On the suggestion of the 

 Chairman, Mr Watt handed his notes to the Secretary to be 

 preserved amongst the papers belonging to the Branch. 



On the invitation of the Parent Society, the Branch has been 

 considering during the year, the question of fuller representation 

 of Branches on the Council of the Parent Society. The matter 

 came up at the October meeting of the Branch, and it was 

 remitted to the Committee for consideration, with powers. The 

 Committee have met and considered the matter, and have put 

 forward their recommendations for the consideration of the 

 Parent Society, the proposal for additional representation being 

 based on the numerical strength of each Branch. The decision 

 of the Parent Society has not yet been received. 



The Committee again desire to record their thanks to the 

 University Authorities for the use of the Botanical Class-room 

 for the meetings of the Branch. 



S. J. Gammell, 

 President. 



George D. Massie, 



Secretary. 



