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cial perquisites that we were expecting, did not seem to mater- 
jalize (laughter) yet the committee decided in spite of that fact, 
to meet in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in July of next year, during 
a time corresponding to this week, the same days, Tuesday, 
Wednesday and Thursday. (Applause. ) 
Mr. Meehan: Although, as head of the delegation from 
Pennsylvania, [ am disappointed in the decision, I would move 
the adoption of this report. 
Motion seconded. (Applause. ) 
Unanimously carried. 
Mr. Seymour Bower: As a member of the committee on 
resolutions I have a resolution to offer. It is not presented by 
the chairman, for the reason that he rather dissents from a part 
of it. It is a majority report, however, and although Mr. 
Meehan voted against a part of it, we hope that it will be adopted. 
Whereas, The Hon. W. E. Meehan, Commissioner of Fish- 
eries of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, during the past 
and present meetings of this society has contributed greatly to 
the interest and value of our meetings, by his zeal and devotion 
to its interests, and to the attendance by bringing to our annual 
gatherings a large delegation of his associates ; therefore, 
Resolved, That the sincere thanks-of the society be and are 
tendered to him for his earnest efforts to advance the interests of 
the society, and we recommend him as a worthy example to be 
followed by the commissioners and fish cultural authorities of 
all other commonwealths. 
Resolved, That all that has been said in commendation of 
the actions of Mr. Meehan is repeated in behalf of Commis- 
sioner Root and his associates of the Rhode Island Commission, 
and the thanks of this society are hereby tendered to the com- 
missioners of that state. 
Resolution put by Mr. Bower and unanimously adopted. 
Mr. Fullerton: Mr. Bower has said that he had had pre- 
pared a comparative of the progress in egg and fish output dur- 
ing the last eight years, and I move that that statement of Mr. 
Bowers be put in to the next annual report, if he is willing. 
Motion seconded and unanimously carried. 
