34 BULLETIN OF THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES. 
Mr. OREGON MILTON DENNIS (Baltimore, Maryland). Possibly a word .of 
explanation, Mr. President and ladies and gentlemen, is due at this time, in 
view of the fact that the paper which I have prepared was intended to be 
delivered before the American Fisheries Society. When I arrived in Washington 
yesterday I found that for the time being, at least, the American Fisheries 
Society had been absorbed by this congress; and I therefore thank you, gentle- 
men, for this opportunity, in view of those facts. 
Another word: The views which I shall express are not those as a represent- 
ative from my association, nor from my state, nor from the fact that I have 
been the state warden of Maryland. ‘They are views gathered from experience 
in filling those various offices. I make that explanation because I want to stand 
personally responsible. 
[Mr. Dennis’s paper appears on pages 187-192. ] 
The PRESIDENT. Are there comments upon this paper? Is Doctor Sumner 
present? [No response.] 
The remaining papers for this morning are papers that will be illustrated 
by the lantern. Doctor Sumner will deliver the first paper and Mr. Townsend 
the second paper—the first upon certain biological survey work that is being 
carried on at the station at Woods Hole under Doctor Sumner’s direction, and 
the second paper, a most interesting one, giving illustrations that were taken 
in the field by Mr. Townsend, showing the appearance of the seal islands off 
the Alaskan coast, the behavior of the seals, the methods of capture, and so on. 
I am sure all members of the congress will wish to stay this morning until 12 
o'clock to listen to these two papers. While we are waiting for Doctor 
Sumner, however, there are certain announcements I have been requested to 
make. 
The chairmen of the respective committees on awards are asked to meet 
immediately after luncheon to-day at the Arlington at such place as may be 
indicated by Professor Birge. Professor Birge will be at the Arlington, and 
will arrange with the various chairmen for a joint session—not any other 
committees, but the committees on awards. I beg that the chairmen of these 
committees will confer with Professor Birge during the luncheon hour at the 
Arlington. 
Of course, you understand that members of the International Fishery 
Congress and ladies are invited to be the guests of the American Fisheries 
Society at an informal luncheon at the Arlington at 12 o’clock sharp. 
I have received a request through room roo1 to the effect that the mem- 
bers and those regularly attending these meetings will please register. It is 
very important that those who are identifying themselves with this congress 
should leave their names and addresses; otherwise it is impossible for the local 
committee to reach you with invitations and with announcements. At the 
conclusion of this session will you tarry long enough to register at room 1001? 
