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forester be appointed, who in turn should appoint assistants especially 
to supervise the work of fire-wardens; 3rd, that the'condition of for¬ 
est growth he studied and such measures taken as have been approved 
by the best forest service in other states and countries. The subject 
was discussed by Professor Van Hise, who urged that the Commis¬ 
sion consult with the President of the State University as to the co¬ 
ordination of the Commission with the University and the State Geo¬ 
logical and Natural History Survey. Professor Birge also spoke and 
thought the forester contemplated in the bill would be of little serv- 
ive beyond that of administration. He cited the State Fish Commis¬ 
sion as an example of an efficient body having the direction of work 
closely related to scientific investigation and expressed the hope that 
the direction of any work of forestry cultivation would be intrusted 
to the College of Agriculture of the State University which is well 
prepared for it. 
In presenting paper No. 16, Professor Marsh took occasion to say 
that the credit for the work done in preparation was largely due to 
Mr. E. E. Hemingway of Ripon College. 
Paper No. 17 was next given. Miss Merrill pronounced the block 
system as useful in arranging and exhibiting insect collections as the 
card catalogue is for reference to books in a library. 
Papers No. 18, 19, 20, and 21 were given in accordance with the 
program, hut No. 22 was deferred in the absence of the author. 
Paper No. 24 was discussed by Messrs. Van Hise, Birge, Schlundt, 
and others. 
AFTERNOON SESSION. 
Professor C. H. Chandler reported from the auditing committee that 
they had examined the vouchers of the Treasurer and found all correct. 
The committee on membership recommended the following for active 
membership: 
E. B. Copeland, Madison. 
Dr. Otto Dietrich, Milwaukee. 
W. H. Dudley, Platteville. 
Dr. S. Graenicher, Milwaukee. 
E. L. Hancock, Shullsburg. 
R. A. Harper, Madison. 
V. E. McCaskill, Stevens Point. 
Dr. George Meyer, Oconomowoc. 
F. E. MiRis, Appleton. 
Duane Mowry, Milwaukee. 
Ole S. Rice, Madison. 
H. W. Rohde Madison. 
A. W. Tressler, Ripon. 
Gustavus Sessinghaus, Madison. 
The committee also recommended the following for corresponding 
membership: 
G. P. Bacon, Elgin, Ill. 
The secretary was instructed to cast the ballot for all of the can¬ 
didates recommended. This was done and all were declared elected. 
Papers Nos. 25 and 26 were read, but No. 27 was passed over in the 
