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Carey of Georgia, Hoyt Post of Michigan, and F. J. 
Amsden of New York, for audit. 
The secretary then presented the report for the past 
year. The report was received and ordered filed. It is 
as follows: 
May 25th, 1892. 
To the President and Members of the 
American Fisherzes Soctety. 
Gentlemen : 
I have to report that during the year past 4 members 
of the society have died, 4 resigned, and 43 new mem- 
bers elected. The present membership is: 
Corresponding, - - - - Se 
Honorary, - - : : : 6 
ALCHIVE: o> = - - - - 220 
The committee appointed at the last meeting to 
endeavor to increase the membership of the society have 
done a great deal of work, but the results have been 
rather meagre. Circulars were sent to hundreds of 
sportsmen throughout the country, but only about thirty 
responded. The only way in which the membership can 
be materially increased is by the personal solicitation of 
our members. I would urge that each member feel 
himself specially charged with securing as many new 
members as possible, so that the society may make a 
good showing at Chicago in 1893. 
Many of the new members obtained this year were 
obtained through the efforts of Mr, Cheney, and much 
credit is due him for his work. 
The society is in a more prosperous condition than 
ever before, and there is no reason why its ultimate suc- 
cess as a powerful and influential organization should not 
be assured. 
Very respectfully, 
Epwarp P. DovyvLe, 
Secretary. 
Mr. W. L. May of Nebraska, moved that a Commit- 
