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ney, was deferred on account of his illness. The need of more 

 help in supplying guides was presented by Mr. Eugene Smith. 



The following special committees were appointed : 



An auditing committee, to consider the accounts of the treas- 

 urer, consisting of Dr. Britton and Dr. Small. 



A committee of ways and means to promote the usefulness 

 of the Club by increase of membership in the city and among 

 non-resident botanists, and to increase the subscription list of our 

 three publications. On motion of Dr. Underwood, the editor, 

 treasurer, recording secretary, and the two vice-presidents were 

 appointed as this committee. 



The session was closed by the annual election. Several 

 changes in the official board were made necessary by the death 

 of vice-president Allen, the departure of the editor, Dr. Under- 

 wood, on his sabbatical leave, and the resignation of the secretary, 

 E. S. Burgess, on account of pressure of work. The following 

 officers were elected : President, Hon. Addison Brown ; Vice- 

 Presidents, Dr. H. H. Rusby, Professor E. S. Burgess ; Treasurer, 

 Professor F. E. Lloyd ; Recording Secretary, Professor F. S. 

 Earle ; Corresponding Secretary, Dr. J. K. Small ; Editor, Dr. 

 John H. Barnhart ; Associate Editors, Dr. N. L. Britton, Dr. T. 

 E. Hazen, Dr. M. A. Howe, Dr. D. T. MacDougal, Dr. W. A. 

 Murrill, Dr. H. M. Richards, Miss Anna Murray Vail. 



Adjournment followed upon this election. 



Edward S. Burgess, 



Secretary. 



CORRESPONDENCE 



The Connecticut Botanical Society was organized in New 

 Haven, January 24, 1903, with an initial membership of thirty- 

 one ladies and gentlemen interested in the flora of the State. 



The officers of the Society are : President, Professor A. W. 

 Evans ; Vice-President, Dr. C. B. Graves ; Recording Secretary 

 and Treasurer, Dr. E. H. Eames ; Corresponding Secretary, Mr. 

 E. B. Harger, Oxford, Conn. 



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