. Rod and gun. adaptations in species andform to the spccial needs ofil~ situation. Then camethe struggle between tree and tree and the developmentlinally of what we call the virgin forest, varying incomposition according to latitude or elevation. The mancame with axe and fire, destroying the work that naturehad built up, and he is only now beginning to make aneffort to repair the harm that was doiu^. Dr. Fernowwent on to show the great expense and labor whichIfance had to undertake to repair the damage caused by thedentidation of her niotintains, ami, in loiitrast, the beautifulregularity of
. Rod and gun. adaptations in species andform to the spccial needs ofil~ situation. Then camethe struggle between tree and tree and the developmentlinally of what we call the virgin forest, varying incomposition according to latitude or elevation. The mancame with axe and fire, destroying the work that naturehad built up, and he is only now beginning to make aneffort to repair the harm that was doiu^. Dr. Fernowwent on to show the great expense and labor whichIfance had to undertake to repair the damage caused by thedentidation of her niotintains, ami, in loiitrast, the beautifulregularity of the forests of (iermany. In conclusiiui. ex|)liiined the work that was being imderlaken in theileinoiistration forest of the New York Stale College of lecture was splendidly illiisliated by limelight views, andwas thoroughly enjoyed liy all ulm had the pleasure of hearingit. Dtlicers were electetl for the Association as follows:—Patron, His lOxcellency the Governor t leiieral ; Honorary. N rilK .S)t Ill TlloMr>n\. this ^lictu^e would he consideredImt ni British Coluniliia the Itirrlsn I>y these sportsmen will never Rod and Gun in Canada 9 President, His Honor Sir Henri Jolv de ; President,Mr. Wni. Little; Vice-President, Mr. Hiram Kobinson ;Secretary, E. Stewart; Assi.^tant Secretary and Treasnrer, Campbell; Board of !>ireetors. Professor John Maconn, Booth, W. C. Kdwards, , Thos. Southworth, Joly de (. E. E. Ussher. * Forest Culture. Rev. James Lang, Estevan, Assa. Xo subject now before tlie people of Canada approaches inimportance the Enforesting of our ^. Its urgent need, .supreme utility, assured residts are beyondi-avil or controversy. Its practicability should also be unques-tionable. But the recital of truisms will not arouse publicinterest or attention. Existing conditions nnist be practicallycontrasted with what should be and what may be broughtabout in pursuance of a definite
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