American Fisheries Society. ALire 
these bass were new ones introduced last fall and winter. Our old 
bass, particularly the males, are among the most productive in the 
ponds. Very respectfully, 
HENRY W. BEEMAN. 
Upper Downing, Holywell, N. Wales, June 17, 1904. 
Dear Sir:—In reply to your circular dated the 4th inst., I have 
much pleasure in stating that though it will be impossible for me to 
attend the meeting of the American Fisheries Society, which I much 
regret, I shall have much pleasure in submitting a paper which I 
trust you will use if you think fit. 
We have lately on this side formed a society much on the same 
lines as the American, called the Salmon and Trout Association, 
which I hope may do as good work. 
Yours sincerely, J. B. FEILDING. 
Groton, N. Y., July 20, 1904. 
Mr. George F.. Peabody, Atlantic City, N. J.: 
Dear Mr. Peabody:—I regret to say that I cannot attend the 
Atlantic City meeting this time and therefore cannot present the 
paper I intended. My father died on the 16th and I shall have to be 
at home most of this month. I wish you all a very profitable meet- 
ing. Truly yours, M. C. MARSH. 
Mr. Evans: As it is absolutely necessary for me to leave the 
meeting this afternoon it will be impossible for me to serve on 
the committee on resolutions, and therefore I ask to be relieved. 
President: I will appoint Mr. Dennis in place of Mr. Evans 
on the committee on resolutions. 
The secretary then read the following communication : 
American Museum of Natural History, 
New York, June 9, 1904. 
To the Honorable George F. Peabody, 
Secretary, American Fisheries Society, Appleton, Wis. 
Dear Sir:—The American Museum of Natural History extends a 
most cordial invitation to the members of the American Fisheries 
Society to visit the Museum at such time during their thirty-third 
annual meeting as may suit their convenience. 
Very respectfully yours, H. C. BUMPUS, Director. 
