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Pond culture of large-mouthed black bass was commenced in 1931 and 

 from one small experimental pond 35,000 fry and 18,310 fingerlings were 

 distributed. 



These figures show that the pond culture of bass is in no sense of the word 

 at a standstill and as soon as a suitable location and funds are available more 

 extensive propagation of bass will be the next major step in the itinerary of 

 the Branch. 



It may be interesting to note in passing that the propagation of golden 

 shiners as forage for bass is also underway and gives every hope of success. 



FOURTH GREAT LAKES FISHERIES CONFERENCE 



The Fourth Great Lakes Fisheries Conference was held at the Buffalo 

 Museum of Science, Humboldt Park, Buffalo, New York, October 12, 1931. 

 William C. Adams, Chief of the Division of Fish and Game, New York State 

 Conservation Department, presided at the meeting. The representatives of 

 the States of the United States bordering the Great Lakes and the Province 

 of Ontario in attendance at the meeting were as follows: 



Chairman, William C. Adams, Chief of Division of Fish and Game, New 

 York State Conservation Department. 



Pennsylvania: 



Commissioner O. J. Deibler. 

 Ohio: 



Mr. E. L. Wickliff, Chief, Bureau of Scientific Research. 



Dr. T. H. Langlois, Chief, Bureau of Fish Propagation. 



Mr. Charles E. Lay, Member of the Conservation Council, Division of 

 Conservation. 



Mr. Harry Crossley, Chief of Bureau, Lake Erie Supervision, Ohio Division 

 of Conservation. 

 Michigan: 



Mr. W. H. Loutit, Chairman, Conservation Commission. 



Mr. W. J. Lambert, Secretary and Manager, Michigan Commercial Fisher- 

 men's Association. 

 Province of Ontario: 



Mr. H. H. MacKay, Biologist and Director, Fish Culture Branch, repre- 

 senting the Department of Game and Fisheries. 

 United States Bureau of Fisheries: 



Mr. Lewis Radcliffe. Deputy Commissioner. 



Mr. Glen C. Leach, Chief Division of Fish Culture. 



Mr. Elmer Higgins, Chief, Division of Scientific Inquiry. 



Dr. John Van Oosten, in charge of Great Lakes Investigations. 



Mr. J. P. Snyder, in charge of Fish Cultural Operations in New York. 

 New York State: 



Dr. Emmeline Moore, Investigator in Fish Culture. 



Dr. Geo. C. Embody, Professor of Aquiculture, Cornell University. 



Mr. Summer H. Cowden, Superintendent of Fish Culture, Division of Fish 

 and Game. 



Mr. Morris W. Brackett, Chief Inspector of New York State. 



Mr. W. E. Tillman, Inspector, Buffalo District. 



Mr. Justin T. Mahoney, Superintendent, Inland Fisheries. 



