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that each worker must be an expert, there is perhaps little opportunity 

 for the cultivation of entomology as a pastime. But the old-time spirit 

 should not be allowed to decay. The spontaneity and enthusiasm, the 

 close touch with life where life abounds, are factcrs of greatest value 

 to the worker who wishes to get the utmost from his exertions. 



Briefly, the year has been characterized by active work in entomo- 

 logical lines. Numerous valuable papers have appeared from the 

 Division of Entomology of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, from 

 the offices of State entomologists, and from various stations workers. 

 These contributions are too numerous to review in detail, and with so 

 many of value, to select for special mention is impossible. In several 

 States insect legislation has been enacted mainly with reference to the 

 San Jose scale, and active efforts are being made to prevent the dis- 

 tribution of this pest. 



The appearance of Dr. Packard's text-book on morphology of insects 

 is a welcome addition in a line but poorly represented heretofore in 

 American entomological literature. 



Our hearts are saddened by the thought that two of our most dis- 

 tinguished and devoted members have been called from our midst. 

 Dr. D. S. Kellicott, whose death in the prime of life removes a most 

 earnest and effective worker. Dr. J. A. Lintner, whose ripe experience 

 and extensive contributions to entomology have made him for many 

 years the most welcome and revered of all the members who have 

 annually attended these meetings. I would suggest the propriety of a 

 committee to prepare a memorial for our next report. 



In looking to the future of our association, we can perhaps recognize 

 more fully its international character and encourage in every way pos- 

 sible the cooperation of foreign members. As constituted, we have no 

 political boundaries, and geographical boundaries for convenience only, 

 and we should strive to extend the activity of our organization. This 

 has a practical importance, for with the greater attention to the trans- 

 mission of injurious insects from country to country the cooperation of 

 foreign entomologists will become more and more important, and I 

 know no more natural channel for such cooperation than an organiza- 

 tion such as we have here. 



That we have much reason to feel gratified with the record of our 

 association during its brief career need hardly be said; that we have 

 before us interesting and important work for this session is plainly 

 shown by the programme arranged by our energetic secretary; that we 

 shall all go from this meeting with renewed zeal, higher ideals of work, 

 and closer ties of friendship for our fellow workers, awaits only time for 

 realization, and I propose that without further delay Ave proceed to the 

 important work we have before us. 



On motion of Mr. Barrows, seconded by Mr. Howard, the thanks of 

 the association were tendered the president for the excellent address 

 presented. 



