238 FISH-CULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 
Mr. Maruer: I would really like to ask whether it is parlia- 
mentary, after this Association has adjourned, and some of its 
members have gone home, to. hold this meeting here. I object 
to all the proceedings of this meeting as being irregular. 
The PresipENT: I shall rule it in order, as the Association has 
no order of business. Besides, Mr. Mather has taken part in the 
discussion, and therefore has no right to object to the meeting as 
an irregular one. 
Col. McDonatp: It is the largest attendance we have had 
throughout the whole meeting. 
Mr. MAruHer: But the regular meeting adjourned this morning. 
The Presipent: The last amendment has been accepted that 
the name shall be changed to “The American Fisheries Society.” 
Prof. Goope: I would like to ask one question. Supposing 
the wish of the majority be to retain the old name, ‘“‘Association?’ 
The Presipenr: The amendment has already been accepted, 
We will now vote upon it. 
This was taken and carried. 
The PRESIDENT: The future name of this Association is ‘‘ The 
American Fisheries Society.” 
Mr. Maruer: It has been suggested that, in order to put our- 
selves on an equality with similar bodies in other countries, and 
carry on an exchange of publications, this Society should have, 
in addition to its regular members and honorary members, one 
or two of the leading men connected with the fisheries and fish- 
culture in each foreign land as corresponding members, to whom 
our reports shall be sent. It was complained to Professor 
Goode, while in Europe last summer, that our publications were 
not to be had. Several people wanted to know what we were 
doing, and we want to know what they are doing. Therefore, 
at the suggestion of Professor Goode, I make a motion that this 
Society add to its list of members and honorary members, certain 
