50 N. J. Mosquito Extermination Association 



early advertised for bids for the new work. On March 16, a con- 

 tract was awarded Eaton, Brown & Simpson for $0,022 per lineal 

 foot. 



The large area of undrained marsh near Tuckerton was selected 

 as the proper place for cutting under this contract, and by April 

 the contractor had commenced work. To date' 199,873 Hneal feet 

 have been cut, practically completing the contract. In addition, 

 our own force has cut 126,861 feet of 10 by 25 inch, and 2,150 

 feet of 7 by 18 inch. 



To transport our men to the trenches it was necessary to pur- 

 chase an additional car for which we spent $450. This released 

 the other car and enabled the Superintendent to make more fre- 

 quent trips of inspection. 



One of the places in our County that has needed attention is 

 that between Harvey Cedars and Barnegat Inlet. The State is 

 taking care of this section and through the Agricultural Experiment 

 Station awarded a contract to the United States Drainage and Ir- 

 rigation Company. Under this contract 134,000 feet have been 

 cut, which protects about one-half of the troublesome section. The 

 money for this came from the State appropriation of 1917. 



For the coming year we propose to still further perfect our 

 general system and tackle the area still undrained between Sea- 

 side Park and Barnegat Inlet and that around Tuckerton Creek. 



We are very much encouraged by the attitude of the citizens of 

 our county. Many who were skeptical, and some who were openly 

 antagonistic to the work are now converted and enthusiastic over 

 the results. Several meadow owners near Tuckerton threatened 

 to prevent the cutting of ditches through their land. They did not 

 fully understand, however, what was to be done, but when our 

 superintendent showed them on the ground what he intended to 

 do and explained the advantage the resulting drainage would be 

 to their hay crops as well as mosquito extermination, they withdrew 

 their objections. 



We are in receipt of many letters and compliments expressing 

 confidence and faith that the war will soon be over and the mos- 

 quitoes of Ocean County will be controlled. 



President Engle : Cape May County, by William Porter, Sec- 

 retary, Cape May City. 



