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Dr. Birge: 1 thank you, gentlemen, for this kind expression 

 of yonr confidence in me. When I said last night that I had 

 taken the presidency with a great deal of trepidation, I spoke 

 only tlie truth. 1 am very glad the meeting has been so well at- 

 tended, and that we havje had so much material and such lively 

 discussions. 1 am e\en glad that the fry vs. fingerlings propo- 

 sition came up to enliven us, and I must say that I regret the 

 absence of our constant friend of the carp. 



Is there any further business to come before us? 



^Ir. Clark: ^Ir. President, as there seems to be a little 

 doubt, 1 Avonld include it in our report that the address be pub- 

 lished. 



President: If the business of the society is over, I will call 

 Dr. Smith— 



j\[r. Titcoml) : There are some other papers which have not 

 liecn read. 



President: All the papers not read, it will be understood 

 will be printed. 



A paper by J. J. Stranahan of Bullochville. Ga., on ""Theory 

 vs. Practical Tests," was presented. 



A paper by Eobert E. Coker of Johns Hopkins University, 

 Baltimore, Md., on "A Study of the Guano Industry and Fisher- 

 ies of Peru," was also presented. 



Secretary: 1 would say that it would facilitate the Imsiness 

 of the treasurer if the members who have not paid their dues 

 would, after adjournment, step up and liquidate; and also that 

 there are a number of reports of the Ontario Fish & Game Pro- 

 tective Association here that will l)e distributed if the Associa- 

 tion wishes any, and I have a number of last year's reports of the 

 Society, and any one who cares for them can have an extra copy. 



President: I will ask Mr. Evans and Mr. Clark to escort Dr. 

 Smith to the chair. 



Dr. Smith escorted to the chair by Mr. ('lark and Mr. Evans, 

 amidst great applause. 



Dr. Birge : It gives me great pleasure, Mr. President, to 



