October, '15] 



ENTO^IOLOGISTS' PROCEEDINGS 



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result. In Montana, we have already felt a marked increase in the 

 demands for help from the farmers. These are coming partly through 

 the agents, and the agents are always glad to cooperate in these mat- 

 ters, so far as they are able, for they feel that in this way they can 

 show positive, tangible results, leading to outspoken approval from 

 the farmers. 



Another result should be that we will fare better at the hands of 

 the legislatures in all of our funds, but particularly in the appropria- 

 tions for research. This should be brought about through the farmers 

 and general public becoming better acquainted with the methods of 

 work, aims and results of entomological research. 



Dr. L. O. Howard: The address is now open for discussion. 



Mr. a. F. Burgess: The point made in the address in regard to 

 securing well-trained entomologists, particularly in connection with 

 demonstration work on the farm, merits careful consideration. It 

 would seem well to keep this matter constantly in mind when positions 

 are being filled. 



Dr. L. O. Howard: One of the strong points in this address is 

 that it looks forward to the future. Aside from being concerned with 

 present conditions, it takes up in a comprehensive way future condi- 

 tions and prospects. 



At the conclusion of the discussion the session adjourned at 11.30 

 a. m. in order that the Pacific Slope Association of Economic Ento- 

 mologists might hold a brief session. 



Afternoon Session, August 9, 1915 



The session was called to order by Vice-President Cooley at 2 p. m. 

 This was a joint meeting with the Pacific Slope Association. 



Mr. H. F. Wilson reported that at the Session of the Pacific Slope 

 association a committee consisting of Mr. E. D. Ball and Mr. E. O. 

 Essig had been appointed to consider what steps could be taken in 

 order that the Pacific Slope Association might affiliate with the Amer- 

 ican Association of Economic Entomologists. He requested that a 

 committee of two members from the latter Association be appointed 

 to consider the matter with the committee already appointed. 



It was voted that a committee be appointed, and the chair selected 

 Mr. C. P. Gillette and Mr. A. F. Burgess to represent this Association. 



The following committee on resolutions was appointed by the chair, 

 Messrs. E. A. Back, F. C. Bishopp and A. L. Melander. 



Vice-President Cooley: The first paper on the program will be 

 presented by Mr. Geo. P. Weldon: 



