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I think that is a matter that we should take up at our next 
meeting, to have some one act as a press secretary. If we could 
have some of our newspaper men do that it would be advanta- 
geous; because I tell the reporters something, Mr. Peabody does 
the same, and they do not get it as they should. I trust mem- 
bers will take that matter under consideration and provide for it. 
Mr. Titcomb: I move that the incoming president and sec- 
retary be authorized to appoint and arrange for a press secre- 
tary. 
-Motion seconded and carried. 
President: 'The committee on foreign relations are Mr. 
Atkins, chairman; Mr. Titeomb, Dr. H. M. Smith, Dr. Henshall 
and Dr. Johnson. 
The report on resolutions was read by the secretary as fol- 
lows: 
Resolved, that the Society acknowledges with the deepest 
appreciation and thanks, the courtesy extended by Mr. James R. 
Keenan for the delightful meeting place provided by him for the 
meeting of the society, and to Mr. Young for the freedom of his 
pier, and the many courtesies extended during the social hours of 
the society. 
Resolved, that the secretary be directed to send a copy of 
these resolutions to Mr. Keenan and to Mr. Young. 
Whereas, the awful and final reaper has come into the midst 
of the society and removed therefrom Dr. E. Bradley, Dr. Bush- 
rod W. James, Mr. 8. L. Griffith and Gen. E. E. Bryant. 
Therefore be it resolved by the society that the families of 
these members be assured of our heartfelt sympathy, and that 
this resolution be spread on the minutes of the society as a spe- 
cial mark of respect and sympathy, and that a copy hereof be 
sent by the secretary to the members of the respective families 
of the decased. 
Be it resolved by the American Fisheries Society in meeting 
assembled, that the society views with great interest the activity 
in the fish culture field of action, the splendid work being done, 
