AMKRICAN FISHKRIES SOCIF.l'Y. 



(Jut of tliat whole number I have not heard of twenty-five that 

 have denounced it as a failure. I have one carp in my posses- 

 sion now that I think is among the first received from thegeneral 

 G(n'ernment, a male carp, which measures 36 inches long and 

 weighs 22 pounds. A large proportion of the' ponds in the 

 United States are ordinary farm ponds. 



The resolution of Mr. Tomlin being called up for re-considera- 

 tion, the same was read by the Chairman. The resolution and 

 movement was supported by remarks from Dr. Sweeny, and 

 opposed by Secretary Mather and President Hudson. The ques- 

 tion occurring on the adopticjn of the motion, it was carried by 

 a vote (^f the members present, standing six in affirmative to two 

 in the negative. 



Mr. Bar'jlf.t r. — I have a resolution I would like to offer: 

 Rrsohu'd. That the thanks of tliis Society be extended to Mr. Potter 



Palmer for his courtesies to the members of this Convention, and for 



the use of this room. 

 Carried unanimously. 



Mr. May. — I do not think it will be out oi place f(jr the 

 Society to tender thanks to the local committee here, Mr. Fair- 

 bank, Dr. Rowe, and Mr. Bartlett, for the exhibit of live fish, 

 etc., made at the Exposition Building, for the benefit of the 

 members in attendance upon this meeting, and I UKn-e that the 

 thanks of the Society be tendered to them. The motion was 

 seconded and cai ried unanimously. 



Dr. Sweeny. — While we feel grateful in our return of thanks, 

 if it has not already been done, I move that the thanks of the 

 Society be tendered to the gentleman who invited us t<j look at 

 his oranges, bananas, etc. The motion receiving a second, was 

 carried. 



Mr. Bartlett.— I would move the thanks (jf tiiis Society be 

 tendered to the reporters of the papers for their courtesies and 

 kindness to us during the sessions. 



Carried unanimously. 



On motion, duly seconded, the Convention here adjourned 

 sine die. 



