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Another thing is that this meeting is the largest that we have ever 

 had during iny connection with the Academy, and the reason is evident. 

 We have had men of national reputation to address us. I do not think 

 this large attendance comes from the fact that this is an anniversary meet- 

 ing, but from the fact that the program has been made worth while by 

 having men who will draw people to the meeting. 



You will note that the State is now doing our printing ; we do not 

 have to pay that ourselves, and you will note from the Treasurer's report 

 that we have some money and that we are going to get more money, and 

 we have nothing particular to do with this. Now, it seems to me that the 

 Program Committee might arrange to bring one or two speakers here each 

 year, speakers of national reputation, and spend some of this money for 

 their expenses. If we could have some such program as we have had this 

 year every year, with men like Dr. Jordan, and Dr. Coulter and Dr. Wiley, 

 there is no question but what we would have a large attendance, and I 

 think our funds will justify that. I merely offer these as suggestions. 



H. L. Bbuner : As editor of the Proceedings I would urge the impor- 

 tance of getting the manuscripts in as soon as possible. The fact that the 

 Proceedings were late this year is due largely to the tardy reception of 

 the papers by the editor. If the members, will turn over their papers 

 promptly, I will see that they get into the hands of the printer as early as 

 possible. 



Dr. Foley : I want to second what Mr. Bruner has said. I was 

 Editor one year. 



This completes the program, unless the Academy wishes to take up 

 some of the papers which are departmental. What is your will? 



(Motion to adjourn.) 



