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Mr. Archer we sincerely trust that his strong constitution may successfully combat 

 his present illness. Before Mr. Archer entered into public service he gained a 

 reputation as a successful investigator of one of the most intricate problems of 

 marine biology, viz. the migrations and the life conditions of the salmon. I like 

 to imagine him next summer restored to health after a year of rest, once more 

 taking up the pursuit of his younger days in his country home on the shore of 

 the beautiful Norwegian fjord". — Applause. 



Mr. Archer: — "I thank you for your very kind wishes". 



Professor Pettersson now informed the meeting that telegraphic replies 

 had been received from His Majesty The King of Denmark and Professor Krüm- 

 MEL. These telegrams were read. 



Professor Pettersson also referred with regret to the fact that Dr. Hoek 

 had been prevented owing to ill health from being present, and asked the Dutch 

 representatives to submit to him the kind greetings of his colleagues assembled 

 at this meeting. 



Head 3 of the Agenda (continued). The Budget for 1912—13 was finally 

 settled and agreed to as shown on pp. 64. 



During the consideration of the Budget it was also decided that Dr. Kyle 

 should be replaced by (1) Dr. Reichard as Biological Assistant, as the Committee 

 nominated by the Council to consider the applications received for this post recom- 

 mended him (cf. p. 140), and (2) Dr.OsTENFELD as Plankton Assistant of the Bureau, who 

 should for a comparatively small salary give a corresponding portion of his time. 



Heads 5 and 6 of the Agenda (continued). With regard to the "Memoran- 

 dum" the Council resolved that the special parts of the Memorandum, prepared 

 by the gentlemen elected, regarding (1) the hydrographical work, (2) the fisheries 

 and statistical work, and (3) the plankton work, should be submitted to the Ge- 

 neral Secretary, who should then combine them and draw up the General Part of 

 the Memorandum. When this whole report had been circulated amongst the 

 authors of the special parts, the Bureau was authorised to take the further neces- 

 sary steps with regard to printing and issuing. An amount of 1000 Kr. was placed 

 at the disposal of the General Secretary to cover his expenses in connection with 

 the compilation of the work (Head III- 11 of the Budget). 



Professor D'Arcy Thompson asked, if not the whole report would be circu- 

 lated amongst all the Members of the Council before being issued, and not only 

 amongst the authors of the special parts; to this Professor Pettersson replied 



