Xiv. ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. 



the subject was first brought up, and also of the American 

 Forestry Association. 



Mr. R. T. Baker spoke of the value of the Eucalyptus 

 Oil industry. 



Dr. Farnsworth spoke of the scarcity of timber in South 

 Africa. 



Mr. J. Breckenridge spoke of the scarcity of timber in 

 New South Wales, and also the approaching famine in 

 Oregon timber. 



Mr. White emphasised the remarks of the previous 

 speaker. 



Mr. R. Mc. O. Anderson urged the Minister for Agri- 

 culture and other politicians to take the matter up. 



Mr. J. M. Pringle spoke of his travels in the Pine forests 

 of Gascony, and, as a builder, alluded to the increasing 

 scarcity of timber. 



Dr. J. B. Oleland suggested an informal meeting of 

 members of the Society with the view of helping in the 

 inauguration of a Forestry League. 



Mr. J. Langley asked the Society to pass a resolution in 

 favour of the formation of a League. 



Mr. McKell suggested that the constitution of the 

 " Millions Club " covered the objects of such a League, and 

 indicated that the Club would help. 



The President gave statistics in regard to the laud set 

 apart for forests in New South Wales, and advocated the 

 study of the introduction of useful exotic trees, and the 

 advancement of forestry education. 



On the motion of Dr. Oleland, seconded by Mr. Baker, 

 the following resolution was carried unanimously : — 



" That this Society considers that the formation of a 

 Forestry League in New South Wales is desirable.'* 



