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useful information could be had from that country in regard to 

 the fish there. I therefore have the honor of presenting the 

 name of Mr. Sekizawa Alkelkio as a person fitting to become an 

 honorary member of this Association. 



The motion being seconded, the question was put by the 

 President, and carried. 



Mr. Wilmot : I have neglected up to this time conveying to 

 this Association the compliments of the Minister of Marine and 

 Fisheries of Canada, and of the Commissioner. I have received 

 a letter touching upon the subject, and I think it my duty to 

 read to you a portion of it, which shows the interest they take in 

 this Association. I do so in order to show the deep interest that 

 has been expressed at all times by the Canadian Government in 

 regard to the fisheries, and by the officials of that Government 

 in aiding this Association : 



" Referring to the circular notices of the Sixth Annual Meet- 

 ing of the American Fish Culturists' Association, to take place 

 at the New York Aquarium on the 14th and 15th instant, I am 

 desired by the Minister to say he regrets very much that, owing 

 to the Canadian Parliament being now in session, it will be 

 impossible for me to attend, but he desires me to authorize 

 your attendance. * * * Please be good enough to 

 convey mv most cordial respects to the fellow-members of the 

 Association ; and in mentioning to them my own regret at being 

 thus obliged to forego the pleasure and profit of attending these 

 meetings ; do not omit to assure them of the warm interest I 

 feel in all of their proceedings. 



"W. F. WITCHER, 



" Commissioner of Fisheries." 



I read this to you to show the continued interest and good 

 feeling which our Minister of Marine and Fisheries, and our 

 Commissioner as well, take in this Association. 



The Treasurer's report was then read and adopted. 



