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Mr. Lydell informed the Society that Mr. Wm. P. Mor- 

 ton, of Providence, R. I., one of the oldest members, was 

 ill at his hotel and unable to attend the meetings. Flowers 

 were sent to Mr. Morton as a token of regard and of sym- 

 pathy for his illness. 



A paper on "Fishways," by Mr. W. O. Buck, of Neosho, 

 Mo., was then read by the Acting Secretary and discussed. 



At the request of Col. James A. Shinn, the President 

 appointed a committee to arrange the toasts and programme 

 for the banquet occurring the following evening. Dr. 

 Ward, Dr. Palmer and Mr. Fearing were named on the 

 committee. 



A paper on "The Work of the Oregon Commission" was 

 read by Mr. C. K. Cranston, of Pendleton, Ore. Discus- 

 sion followed. 



Recess taken until 8 o'clock p.m. same day. 



Meeting called to order by the President at 8.15 p.m. 



Dr. Field presented an address on the subject of "Water 

 Pollution," which was discussed. 



Adjournment then taken until 9.30 a.m. next day. 



Thursday, September 5, igi 2, ip a.m. 



Meeting called to order at same place by the President. 



President : I would like to hear from any standing 



committee before we go to any other part of our business. 



ELECTION OF OFFICERS 



Mr. Seymour Bower: The Committee on Nominations 

 is ready to report at any time. 



President : We will hear the report of the Committee on 

 Nominations. 



Mr. Bower: I will say in behalf of the committee that 

 to a great extent we followed usage and precedent, so far 

 as re-elections and promotions are concerned. We also, of 

 course, took into consideration the geographical situation, 



