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adequately function as a national force working for the general advance- 

 ment of geology. The method of making the Society effective in this 

 field is undoubtedly one requiring careful study and presents difficulties, 

 but th(i obligation to find a way seems clear. 



One direction in which the Society can be helpful at this time is 

 through active cooperation with the National Eesearch Council in its 

 broad plan for stimulating both research and the application of science 

 to the general welfare. The Society will have opportunity to influence 

 the geological work of the Council by selecting several representatives in 

 the Division of Geology and Geography. This connection should not be 

 allowed to become an entirely nominal one, but should lead to a plan for 

 active cooperation in carrying out the projects of the Council and in 

 helpful suggestions as to its work. 



In closing this address, I Avish to express to the members of the Society 

 my sincere thanks for the great honor which has been mine during the 

 past year as President of this national organization. I look forward 

 with confidence to the continued growth of the Society in lines which will 

 promote the advancement of our special science and its usefulness to 

 mankind. 



