ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING, 27 
Mr. Maruer.—If we can get an accession of members from 
the East, and hold them, then I would favor Boston also, but 
our Philadelphia friends deserted us. 
The PresipeEnTt.—No doubt we would have a large gathering 
in Boston, and our meeting would bea benefit to fish-culture. 
Dr. Hupson.—It would be desirable to bring all Fish Com- 
missioners together and have the meeting the day following the 
meeting of the association. We formerly had meetings of com- 
missioners under Prof. Baird, but have had none since 1876. I 
do not know how far it would be practicable to bring the com- 
missioners of the West in with us. It should be started by Prof. 
Baird in order to make it successful. 
Mr. SmiLey.—Only a year ago Prof. Baird had circulars print- 
ed, asking for a meeting of all Fish Commissioners, but they 
were never sent out, for fear that it might not be practicable to 
obtain such a meeting. Perhaps the Professor might consider 
that in connection with this association a meeting of the differ- 
ent Fish Commissions could be successfully held. In regard 
to the Boston meeting it appears possible to get the attendance 
of Prof. Baird and his assistants, as he is at Wood’s Hal!! during 
the summer. | 
Mr. BLACKFORD moved that the matter of the next meeting be 
referred to the Executive Committee, with power to arrange the 
time and place of meeting. Carried. 
Dr. Hupson moved that Prof. Baird be requested to calla 
meeting of the Fish Commissioners of the different States, to 
take place about the time of our next meeting, either just before 
or after it. Carried. 
The following paper was then read: 
