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subjects of subsequent comment. About one hundred geologists 

 were in attendance, a number which, under all the circumstances, 

 was greater than was anticipated. 



The afternoons of each day were devoted to the Exposition. 

 Superintendent F. J. V. Skiff, Chief of the Department of Mines 

 and Mining, and his associates, gave the members of the Con- 

 gress a very pleasant welcome on their initial visit and provided 

 special privileges of inspection that were heartily appreciated. 



T. C. C. 



