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The work of the Division during this period has been mainly 
routine in character, consisting in the collection of material in 
regard to forthcoming reports, in details in regard to the compila- 
tion of lists of books to be ordered for the Library, and in other 
duties of a similar nature. 
On December 21st, Miss Melika Peterson, the Clerk and 
Stenographer of the Board, left for California on a six months' 
leave of absence, granted by the Board. During her absence her 
place is filled by Miss Katherine Hannestad. As a matter of 
record it may be stated that Miss Hannestad actually began work 
on November 29th, substituting for Miss Peterson during the 
weeks that the latter was prevented by illness from attending to 
her regular duties. During this time, however, Miss Peterson 
kept a general oversight of the work and before leaving for the 
coast completed, as far as possible, all the unfinished business 
under her charge. 
On January 2nd, Miss Eleanor B. Wirt was appointed to the 
statutory position of Clerk of the Division of Forestry, to under- 
take various pieces of clerical work that have for some time 
awaited attention. 
POULTRY SHOW. 
For the annual exhibition of the Hawaiian Poultry Associa- 
tion, held from January 8th to nth, the Division of Forestry has 
prepared an exhibit of maps and charts illustrating the forest re- 
serves and a collection of plants from the Nursery showing 
nursery methods of cultivation and propagation. 
MEETINGS. 
On January 4th, the Formers' Institute of Hawaii held its an- 
nual meeting in the Library room of the Board. Sessions were 
held in both afternoon and evening. 
Very respectfully, 
Ralph S. Hosmer, 
Superintendent of Forestry. 
INDEX FOR 1907. 
An Index and Table of Contents for the last volume of the 
Forester is in the press and will accompany the February num- 
ber. 
