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consequently cannot be considered, except that we might 

 have a vote to pubhsh it if received in time for pubhcation. 

 The hrst paper on the hst is Dr. Bartlett's, the next Mr. 

 Leary's, the next Mr. Laumen's, followed by Mr. Worth, 

 Mr. Thomson and Prof. Ward. 



Mr. Clark : I move that we take up the questions in rela- 

 tion to pond culture, and the papers in that line first. 



The motion was adopted. The first paper on pond cullure 

 being- that of Mr. Leary, it was read by the assistant secre- 

 tary and was discussed. The paper by Mr. Laumen was 

 next read by the assistant secretary. These papers appear in 

 the second part of the proceedings. 



President : The only papers remaining on the program 

 are those by Dr. Bartlett, Mr. Worth, Mr. Thomson, and 

 Professor Ward. 



Mr. Clark : I move that the remainder of the papers be 

 read by title, and considered read and l)e published in the 

 proceedings. 



The motion was carried. 



The Question Box was then taken up. The questions con- 

 sidered and discussed will be found at the end of the ])apers 

 and discussions. 



Mr. Clark : Mr. Brown, of the club, has requested me to 

 ask when it is desired that the special car go back. It can go 

 back any time that the Society seesiit. 



President : I cannot see any reason why our proceedings 

 should not be finished by 4.30. It appears that we can finish 

 the Question Box. install the new officers, and do all that re- 

 mains to be done by 4.30. 



Mr. Clark : Then I will tell Mr. Brown that is the wish 

 of the Society. 



President : I take this opportunity to thank you for 

 having endured my ministrations during the past year. One 

 of the greatest pleasures after taking up a responsibility is 

 laying it down, which I do with great cheerfulness under the 

 circumstances, because I know that my old and esteemed 

 friend, Mr. Seymour Bower, will take up the work and 



