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of the German Empire, inviting participation in the annual meeting of that body 
by any and all representatives of the stations in this country. The seventh general 
meeting of the German Association was held at Dresden in September last. It 
would bo appropriate for this eighth convention of the American Association to 
reciprocate this courteous attention, and the suggestion is offered that this con- 
vention might inaugurate a system of international conference and cooperation 
through representative delegates. 
During the past year the executive committee has issued five circulars of informa- 
tion in the interests of the Association. The last of these, dated November 1, 1894, 
relates to procuring busts of Senator Morrill for such colleges as want them. This 
circular is distributed at this convention with a view to having action taken hero 
which will save the executive committee much correspondence and probably insure 
more satisfactory results than could be obtained by letters. 
At the adjournment of the last convention there was a very small cash balance in 
the treasury of the Association and a debt of about $1,000 existed, resulting from the 
work of the Association at the Columbian Exposition. The Chicago convention fixed 
the annual contribution at $15 for the purpose of meeting this debt. Ninety-four 
institutions have responded to this call and your committee is pleased to announce 
that the Association is now free from debt, and the report of the treasurer will show 
enough cash on hand to meet all the expenses of the present convention and leave a 
balance larger than a year ago. It is believed that a contribution of $10 from every 
college and every station eligible will be sufficient for the needs of the Association 
during the coming year. 
Appended is a list of the institutions eligible to membership in this Association, but 
which, under the provisions of the constitution (title, "Finances"), are not entitled 
to representation in this convention. 
Although the executive committee, after mature deliberation, deemed it unwise to 
hold the convention of 1894 during the summer months, it is of the opinion that the 
preference for a summer meeting, frequently expressed by many, should be regarded, 
and the time fixed accordingly for the convention of 1895. The chief difficulty will 
be found in combining with such a time the conditions which seem essential as to 
place. When not meeting at Washington, there is a very general wish to visit some 
associate institution which is in session, and at the same time ample hotel accom- 
modation and good railroad facilities are prerequisites of a successful convention. 
Since the programme for this convention was printed, President Lee has been 
compelled, by reason of illness in his family, and much to his regret, to deny himself 
the pleasure of attending this meeting. He sends fraternal greetings, and has joined 
his associates of the executive committee in requesting Vice-President Morrow to 
preside in his stead and deliver the annual address. 
Respectfully submitted, for the executive committee. 
Henry E. Alvord, Chairman. 
Washington, D. C, November 13, 1894. 
(Mr. Alvord then read a statement of a personal nature, setting forth 
his inability to continue as chairman of the executive committee.) 
On motion of Mr. Johnson, of Wyoming, the report of the executive 
committee was adopted and ordered printed in the proceedings of the 
convention. 
On motion of Mr. Armsby the programme of the executive commit- 
tee and the rules of order were adopted by the convention. 
The Chaieman. The next business will be the report of the treasurer. 
