the reports the information which he needs. He can well afford to 

 be a member of the Society, whether or not he can attend the meet- 

 ings. Many have not joined because they could not be in attend- 

 ance. I move that the dues be increased to $3.00 a year, and that 

 every one make an effort to get a new member. I also suggest the 

 preparation of a circular to be used in a campaign to secure new 

 members, particularly states and clubs. 



Mr. Avery : At the Louisville meeting I moved to increase the 

 dues and was voted down on the ground that many of the members 

 have small incomes, and that we would lose if we raised the dues. 

 The same condition prevails now. I am not opposed to raising the 

 dues, because I feel that the Transactions are well worth the added 

 fee, but what we want is as large a membership as may be possible 

 in order to expand the Society's usefulness. If we increase the 

 dues, we may reduce the membership unless there is a very aggres- 

 sive membership campaign. This matter ought to be referred to a 

 special committee, which would make a definite report without delay. 



Mr. Millett: I believe in Mr. Avery's idea of a special com- 

 mittee to report not later than tomorrow. I move that such a com- 

 mittee of five be appointed. 



Mr. Titcomb withdrew his motion, and Mr. Millett's motion was 

 duly carried. 



Mr. Duller: The suggestion of Mr. Titcomb to secure new 

 members to put the Society on a sound financial basis interests 

 me greatly. I will mail at my own expense a circular of that kind 

 to at least 300 anglers' clubs in Pennsylvania. I feel sure that many 

 will be glad to join. 



Mr. Alexander: The American Fisheries Society occupies a 

 most important position in the United States; it must continue its 

 meetings and have its scientific papers to show what is necessary in 

 sustaining the great fishing industry of this country. What is a 

 paltry $2,000 to an organization that has a membership of five hun- 

 dred? I will guarantee to take into membership all clubs in Louisi- 

 ana. I do not know how many there are, but if 10, I will guarantee 

 to get the 10; if 50 I will guarantee the 50. And if it needs an in- 

 dividual subscription, I will be glad to make it. I think that we 

 should contribute towards the liquidation of this obligation, either 

 in actual money subscribed personally, or in efforts to get additional 

 supporters and membership. 



APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES 



During the several sessions, the President appointed the follow- 

 ing regular committees: 



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