rtations we are making to establish varieties which are hardy
and suited to our conditions. We are interested also in the work done in
tree planting, and I followed with interest the discussion this morning
as to windbreak protection. That has been a problem with us. The
government of the Dominion has taken it over, and we find it is working
out all right. Our Forestry Station at Indian Head sends out lots of
trees free each year. These are planted, and they have a system of
inspection. Certain requirements are made in regard to the preparation
of the soil, methods of planting and caring for the plantation
afterwards.

A Member: What are the majority of your forest trees?

Mr. Broderick: Forest trees are largely deciduous, the Manitoba maple,
the ash, the elm and the willows. I was pleased to hear some one this
morning mention the golden willow. That is one of the best trees we
have. The Manitoba maple, of course grows all over that northern
country, but we find that during recent years it has been becoming
seriously infected with various kinds of pests. This year the aphis were
serious. We are discouraging to a certain extent the Manitoba maple and
planting other trees and are getting better results. The ash, the elm
and willow are doing well. With the conifer trees, the Scotch pine, the
white spruce, the balsam fir and the ridgepole pine are those which are
growing.

The improving of home grounds is another question that is interesting
us. I do not think there is anything in this western country that is
going to do more to make homes than this. So we are interested in all
the work you are carrying on, and we appreciate the opportunity of
coming here and meeting with you and listening to the excellent
discussions you have. I might say that our annual meeting is held in
February and if any of you happen to stray up there we would be only too
glad to have you join with us.

I thank you very much for the many courtesies extended to me on behalf
of the Manitoba society. (Applause.)

(Time was now taken up by two minute speeches of different members,
after which the meeting was declared closed.)

Records of Executive Board for 1916.

Record of meeting held in secretary's office 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6,
1915.

There were present Thos. E. Cashman, LeRoy Cady, Clarence Wedge, J. P.
Andrews, R. A. Wright and A. W. Latham.

In the absence of the chairman of the board, Mr. J. M. Underwood,
Clarence Wedge was