efits may be derived therefrom. In this regard, there should 

 be a careful study made to determine more definitely what 

 trees will yield the greatest returns in various localities un- 

 der the varying existing conditions. 



There is a widespread demand among the farmers for in- 

 formation along these lines. The opportunities of profit 

 through further tree planting and through better management 

 of woodlots are vast. These opportunities will be grasped 

 only when some means is devised to meet the demand for 

 knowledge. 



The sixth annual banquet of the Forestry club at the state 

 university will be held on the evening of Friday, April 18, 

 at the West Hotel, in Minneapolis. Dillon P. Tierney will 

 be toastmastcr. The following program has been ar- 

 ranged: G. H. Wiggin, "Sawing Wood" ; G. P. Lindberg, 

 "Prospects"; Carl Hamilton, "Work After College"; T. S. 

 Hanson, "Getting It"; B. O. Buehler, "The Club"; O. S. 

 Johnson, "Purpose"; E. G. Cheney, "Tomorrow, Years 

 Ago" 



The first and second fires in the North Woods of. the 

 present season have been reported by Ranger Saunders. 

 No. i, it is believed, was set by a Northern Pacific Railway 

 engine. The fire burned over an area of 370 acres. The 

 second fire burned over 230 acres and was set according to 

 the report, by N. P. Engine No. 2412, Conductor Vegleter 

 in charge, who failed to report the fire at Brainerd. No 

 particular damayc was done by cither fire. 



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