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The chairman reported that Rule VII, concerning the pre- 
vention of the distribution of the Mediterranean fruit fly from 
Oahu to the other islands, which had been drawn up by the 
Entomologist and approved by the members of the Board of 
Agriculture and Forestry and by Attorney-General Alexan- 
der Lindsay, had been submitted to Governor Frear and that 
the Governor saw fit to change the wording somewhat, but 
the rule would be approved and ready for publication in a 
day or two. 
Mr. Ehrhorn stated Brother Matthias Xewell of Hilo had 
reported that a party near the Volcano House remembered 
the importation of raspberries from the Coast, which plants 
died in a similar manner as the thimble berry does in the same 
locality. From this Mr. Ehrhorn said it is concluded that the 
disease which is killing ofif the thimble berry was brought in 
on these plants from the mainland, where this disease is 
known to kill ofif the rub its family ; that Brother Matthias had 
scattered infested tops of the thimble berry along healthy 
areas near Hilo, in order to ascertain how successfully the 
disease can be spread, and that an endeavor is also being 
made to inoculate plants in the laboratory which will be sent 
out to the infested areas, and in that way it is hoped to spread 
the disease. 
Mr. Ehrhorn said that recently a number of inquiries had 
been received regarding the importation of birds to the 
Islands, and that some time ago this question was taken up 
by the Hawaiian Entomological Society. 
yir. Isenberg remarked that during his visit to Germany 
he observed, at cattle corrals, some small birds picking flies 
of¥ animals. 
INIr. Ehrhorn said he knew of two species of birds, one in 
Australia and one in South Africa, that are feeders on cattle 
flies. If it were possible to bring in such soecies, it would 
mean a great deal to the cattle raisers and the owners of 
dairy herds. 
The Board conceded that because of the chances of their 
change in habits, it was of the utmost importance that great 
care be taken in the importation of birds into this Territory. 
Mr. Ehrhorn thought, in view of this fact, it may be found 
necessary to erect large cages for purposes of observation be- 
fore the birds are actually liberated. 
After further discussion regarding the presence of birds im- 
ported a fcAV years ago, also the feasibility of having a large 
aviary in Kapiolani Park, which would serve as an obiect les- 
son to the public, more particularlv to the school children, 
Mr. Ehrhorn suggested that if the Board would officially in- 
struct him to get into touch with the Chief of the Biological 
Survey of the United States Department of Agriculture, he 
