Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-01-10
MAINE FISH and GAME
ASSOCIATION 1918 SESSION
George C. Orr of Portland Elected President =
Conservation of Bull Moose Proves interest
ing Topic-Dr. Hawkins of Boston Delivers
Splendid Lecture-Final Wind-up By Enjoy
able Banquet ~

fish and game and has frequently been
seen IN Augusta in behalf of legisla-
ton for the protection of the States
natural resources. He is a lover OF
nature and his trips into the wilds is
always with either light fy-fshi.g &
tackle OF wnh gun that insures the
game fair sporting chance.
The seeretary
Because of the clese connection be-
tween the president and the secretary
in the execution of their duties Mr.
Stevens gave the reminder that some-
one living near the president would be
better fitted for the position Of secre-,
tary. Harrie B. Coe of Portland was
elected secretary. Mr. Coe is treasurer
and manager Of a printing company.
president Of the Cumberland County
Angling Association, a. fisherman and
hunter and well known through the
backwoods regions of the State.
' For the election Of the remainder Of
the officers a nominating committee
composed of J. Putnam Stevens as
chairman, r. j. Hodgson Of Lewiston
and Merton H. French Of Bangor was
appointed H.
The Flood Bill
The acting secretary read the follow
ing telegram;
John F. Sprague. chairman execu-
tive committee, Maine Sportsmen's s
Fish and Game Association,Scar COM
missioner. Of Inland Fish and Game.
State House. Augusta. Me-: Suggest
passage at your convention today of
resolution urging Maine Congressman
to use best efforts to secure passage
migratory bird treaty enabling ct
Flood bill has already passed Senate
similar act ratified by Canadian Parlia-
ment last August protection of our mi
gratory game and insectivorous birds
require this action (Signed) Ameri-
can Game Protective Association
Mr.. Austin was asked to speak upon
the matter and stated that the above
mentioned bill was in line with the 4c-
tion of other sportsmen in the co1ser-
walton Of game and game birds. He
suggested that the request be made the
Maine Congressman to use their best
cndeavors in making the passage Of the
bill. He said he believed it to be ex-
tremely wise to pass this bill.
Bay State Speaker
George F. Graham, former president
of the Massachusetts Fish and Game
Association was present at the session
and upon the Introduction and invita-
ton of Mr. Austin spoke briefly upon
the Flood bill and the attending treaty
He said that in his belief the Ameri-
can Protective Fish and Game Asso-
citation was the biggest thing in the
United States to look after sports Mr.
Austin was appointed as committee
presented to the Maine Congressmen
urging their support Of the passing Of
the bill.
Austin Resolution
j. Putnam Stevens read the following
resolution.
Whereas: The Maine Sport,men's
Fish and Game Association feels that
as an organization it is deeply indebt-
ed to Hon. Harry b. Austin for the un-
us'ial interest, assistance. and CO.
operation which he has extended this
bodN during the years he has been
chairman Of the Commissioners of In
land Fisheries and Game That 1t
feels it would be ungrateful if it did
not express a formal appreciation of
the efforts eXerted by Mr.. Austin to
make more effective the work of this
association.
Therefore, be it resolved: That we
extend to Mr.. Austin our sincere
thanks and express out belief that his
broad minded attitude and whole
hearted spirit of cooperation has been
Of great benefit to this association, to
the commission. and to all fishing and
interests of Maine
That we express appreciation of his
wide knowledge of fish and game. of
his good judgment in handling the
vexatious problems in connection with
the administration of our laws, of his
foresight and wisdom in champiouing
needed legislation, and generally of his
devotion to those things for which this
association stands, and in which it
needs the support and cooperation Of
the State fish and game department.
Further resolved that these resolu-
tions be made part Of the records
and a copy thereof forwarded to Mr..
Mr.. Austin responded feelingly saying
he was extremely glad to see the es-
pcm Of the association. He said that
snerally bouquets We're received by
flks after they had passed away
pvsically and that while he had Of
tHlly passed away that he was glad
tostill be there in the body
Other Officers
! Tie report of the nominating com
mite was made at this time as fol-
! ovS
Vice presidents: Lan.don S Chilcott.
Bagor Charles a Hill. Belgrade: G..
Z. Wilson, Lewiston: J. J. Pooler. Port
Ind; Daniel F. Fields Phillips
Directors: j, Putnam Stevens. Port
IND; A. H. Shaw. Bath: c. A. Judkins.
lneo: Forrest Colby. Bingham. Blaine
/ Niles, Augusta.
Executive committee: Ruel F.. Kim
eli. Bangor: Harry =. Austin. Phillips.