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mg  each  of  the  plants,  rejected  every  one  that  bore  the  least 
bit  of  a suspicious  sign,  passing  in  one  instance  but  a handful 
out  of  half  a soap  box  full,  and  finally  fumigated  those  that 
passed  muster.  Under  our  instructions  these  were  later 
dipped  in  Bordeaux  mixture  before  planting.  Two  species 
of  bark  beetles  (Xyleboridae)  were  most  numerous  as  was  a 
moth  borer.  One  species  of  snout  beetle  (Curculionidae)  bore 
a sullent  appearance,  a species  of  mealy  bug  and  one  of  a 
Chionaspis  closed  the  list.  Satisfied  that  absolutely  no  pest 
passed  our  vigilance  we  were  gratified  with  the  advantages  of 
inspection.  I was  practically  happy  to  have  the  dock  labora- 
tory in  commission  so  handily  thus  saving  the  necessity  of 
carting  the  material  through  town. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Dock  Laboratory  and  Quarantine  Room. — The  laboratory  on  the 
Oceanic  dock  was  completed  early  in  December  and  is  a credit 
to  the  service,  which  it  aids  in  a decidedly  substantial  way. 
We  had  repeated  occasion  to  use  it  to  advantage  and  with 
success.  We  also  have  there  now  a sign  proclaiming  to  the 
world  the  mission  of  those  structures  on  the  dock. 
Fumigatory  Exhaust. — Hitherto,  in  order  to  ventilate  the 
fumigatories  the  doors  were  opened  and  the  gases  discharged 
directly  onto  the  dock.  This  was  dangerous  to  the  operators 
(Mr.  Craw  once  nearly  succumbed)  and  other  people  also 
when  operated  on  steamer  days.  An  appeal  was  made  to  the 
Superintendent  of  Public  Works  and  he  kindly  had  a 4-inch 
gate  valve  and  necessary  piping  put  in,  enabling  us  to  exhaust 
the  noxious  fumes  outside  and  above  the  dock.  This  was  in- 
stalled on  the  Oceanic  dock.  Mr.  Campbell  also  promised  us 
one  for  the  Hackfeld  dock,  but,  as  I understand,  the  Hack- 
feld  Company  is  soon  to  occupy  a new  wharf  the  installation  of 
the  valve  perhaps  better  be  delayed. 
Horse. — The  horse  placed  at  our  disposal  by  the  Public 
Works  Department  at  the  time  Mr.  Craw  took  sick  we  were 
obliged  to  relinquish  to  that  Department  on  requisition.  The 
Territorial  Veterinarian  was  authorized  by  your  president  to 
negotiate  for  the  purchase  of  an  animal  for  the  use  of  the 
Division. 
Routine. — The  routine  work  of  the  Division  was  carried  on 
as  usually  with  the  aid  of  Miss  Dayton,  the  clerk  of  the  Divi- 
sion, and  occasional  moments  snatched  from  inspection  work. 
Were  it  not  for  the  faithful  service  of  the  assistant  and  the 
long  hours  both  of  us  work  it  is  doubtful  whether  we  could 
attend  to  all  the  work.  We  earnestly  hope  relief  is  coming 
soon  in  shape  of  a competent  assistant  inspector  and  en- 
tomologist. 
Respectfully  submitted, 
Jacob  Kotinsky, 
Superintendent  of  Entomology. 
