The American Meteorological Society was organized for "The Advancement and diffusion of knowledge of meteorology, including climatology, and the development of its application to public health, agriculture, engineering, transportation by land and inland waterways, navigation of the air and oceans, and other forms of industry and commerce." Any person, corporation or other organization interested in these aims may be elected to membership. The organization of the Society took place in affiliation with the American Association for the Advancement of Science at St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 29, 1919, and its incorporation, at Washington, D. C., Jan. 21, 1920. The work of the Society is carried on by the BULLETIN, by papers and discussions at meetings of the Society, and by correspondence, especially of members and non-members with the various committees. There is close co-operation between the Society and the official weather services of the Americas. President: Officers and Councilors W. I. Milham, Ph.D., Professor of Astronomy, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass. Vice-President: A. E. Douglass, Sc.D., Director, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz. Secretary: Charles F. Brooks, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Meteorology and Climatology, Clark University, Worcester, Mass. Treasurer: Willis Ray Gregg, A.B., Meteorologist, U. S. Weather Bureau, Washington, D. C. Councilors: Robert DeC. Ward, A.M., Professor of Climatology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. (Past-President, 1919-1921; ex-officio member of council.) Sir Frederic Stupart, F.R.S. (Canada), Director, Meteorological Service of Canada, Toronto, Canada. (Past-President, 1921-23, exofficio member of council.) Henry J. Cox, A.B., hon. A.M., Sc.D., Meteorologist and District H. C. Frankenfield, A.M., M.D., Meteorologist, U. S. Weather A. W. Greely (Maj. Gen. U. S. A. Ret'd.), Conway Center, N. H. C. F. Marvin, M.E., Chief, U. S. Weather Bureau, Washington, Edward H. Bowie, M.S., Meteorologist and District Forecaster, Robert E. Horton, B.S., Consulting Hydralic Engineer, Voor- H. H. Kimball, Ph.D., Meteorologist, U. S. Weather Bureau, John Patterson, M.A., Asst. Director, Meteorological Office, Capt. B. J. Sherry, Quarry Heights, Balboa, C. Z. H. Helm Clayton, Canton, Mass. William Morris Davis, M.E., hon. Sc.D., Ph.D., Professor-Emer- W. J. Humphreys, C.E., Ph.D., Professor of Meteorological Alexander McAdie, A.M., hon. M.S., Harvard University, Direc- José Carlos Millás, C.E., Arch., Director, Observatorio Nacional, Terms Expire Terms Expire 1925 9367 Terms Expire 1937 FEB 18 1951 FEB 21 1951 HARDY AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY Published Monthly by the American Meteorological Society at Worcester, Mass. Vol. 6 JANUARY, 1925 THE BULLETIN IN 1925 No. 1 During the sixth year of its publication the BULLETIN will continue much as in the past year, except that somewhat less space will be devoted to detailed reports of meeting and more to notes of general interest. During recent years there has been some grouping of informative notes or summaries, but no attempt to cover the field of meteorology and climatology systematically. This year an attempt will be made each month to summarize one or more of the larger divisions of meteorology and climatology. In each summary the fundamentals will be touched on and standard references cited, and recent advances will be emphasized. By the close of the year it is hoped that the whole subject matter can be covered. Such reviews should be not only of personal interest to members, but also of professional interest to those who teach weather and climate in any form. Contributions of notes or information or suggestions concerning treatment will always be welcome. Also the bringing of the BULLETIN to the attention of others who would be interested is likely to be appreciated and will help to keep these summaries going. FIFTH ANNIVERSARY MEETING General Statement The fifteenth meeting, held at the Weather Bureau in Washington on December 31, 1924, and January 2-3, 1925, is generally regarded as in every respect the most successful thus far in the Society's history. The program covered a wide range of subjects; the attendance was large, never less than 50, and at times reaching 75; and the interest was keen and sustained throughout. A notable feature was the presence of several visitors who were in Washington attending meetings of other sections of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. It was a special pleasure to have as a guest the distinguished Norwegian meteorologist, Dr. V. Bjerknes and to be addressed by him. At the opening session on December 31st, the president, Prof. W. I. Milham, felicitated the Society upon reaching its fifth anniversary and commented on the excellent work it has already accomplished, predicting yet greater things for the future. The annual reports of the secretary and treasurer showed the affairs of the Society to be in a healthy state, both as to membership and finances. And finally the campaign undertaken to raise an endowment fund for research as a memorial to Dr. Meisinger has now reached a point where success is assured. Meeting of the Council Nine members of the Council convened December 31, 1924, in the conference room of the Weather Bureau, Washington: Brooks, Clayton, Douglass, Gregg, Henry, Kimball, Marvin, and Milham. President Milham opened the meeting at 9.20 A. M., and the following business was transacted: 1. The minutes of the 19th meeting were read and approved. 2. The proposed regulations governing nominations and elections were returned to the committee for further consideration and report. The Council expressed itself in favor of: (a) reduced detail in the constitution, omitting specifications as to handling ballots, such to be covered by rules of the Council, and confining attention to other essentials of election; (b) nomination by committee; (c) two-year term of office for President and Vice-President; and (d) election of Vice-President to the Presidency not to become the rule. 3. Committee on World Meteorology. In rendering a report of no action on the part of the Committee, Professor C. F. Marvin, Chairman, said it had not been practicable to do anything on this broad and highly important subject. He said that the matter of observing and collecting observations of the weather in widely separated regions must essentially be a function of internationally co-operating governments, while investigations based on such data could be prosecuted by independent institutes. Mr. Clayton concurred. Dr. Kimball described the recent creation of an international bureau of meteorology by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics, to which bureau had been assigned an initial task of making three months of Northern Hemisphere weather maps, (third quarter, 1923). At the close of the discussion, the Council reiterated its deep interest in World Meteorology. Since, however, it was deemed unnecessary to have a committee to center this view and to express this interest from time to time, as occasion might arise, the report of the Chairman was received and the committee discharged. 4. The Meisinger Aerological Research Fund was voted $100 from the Society's general funds, and the President was directed to appoint a committee on awards and investments for the Fund, without power, however, to appropriate money. 5. The reports of the Treasurer and auditors were accepted and approved. 6. The budget for 1925 (same as in 1924) was approved: $1250 for the BULLETIN, $200 for incidentals, and $360 for clerical assistance for the Secretary. 7. The granting of any research award from the income of the Life Membership Fund was deferred until after the Meisinger Fund Committee could report. 8. The Secretary's report was received and accepted, with a vote of thanks. 9. The BULLETIN was ordered continued essentially as in 1924. 10. Meetings for 1925 were designated as follows. In April, at Washington, D. C.; in June, on the Pacific Coast; and in December, at Kansas City with the A. A. A. S. Mr. W. R. Gregg was placed in charge of arrangements for the April meeting. Annual Business Meeting Following the meeting of the Council, the annual business meeting was called to order at 11 A. M. After a cordial address of welcome to the visiting members by Prof. C. F. Marvin, Chief of the Weather Bureau, the President ordered the polls closed and appointed as tellers Messrs. Herbert Lyman and Burton M. Varney. The reports of the secretary, treasurer and auditing committee were read and accepted. These reports are given below. Under the head of new business, there was general discussion as to the advisability of endeavoring to increase the membership and of making material changes in the BULLETIN. As to the former, the view prevailed that the Society's experience has thus far "followed the normal curve,” viz., 1st, a sharp, rapid growth from zero, then a fairly sharp decrease for a year or two, followed by a very gradual decrease for a year or so more and thereafter a slow, healthy increase. The Society is now in the third phase and no concern was expressed as to its graduation into the final phase within a year or so. As regards the publication of the BULLETIN, the prevailing opinion seemed to be that no changes are desirable at the present time. The suggestion was made, however, that a questionaire be circulated among the membership, requesting a statement as to what features of the BULLETIN are most interesting. The response from such a questionaire might very likely point the way to changes that would give the BULLETIN the widest possible appeal among its readers. The president appointed Messrs. H. H. Clayton and R. H. Weightman as members of the Resolutions Committee. The report of the Tellers was then received. It showed the very nearly unanimous re-election of the present Officers, and the election of the following Fellows as Councillors for the 3-year period 1925-1927: H. H. Clayton, W. M. Davis, W. J. Humphreys, Alexander McAdie and J. C. Millás. Treasurer's Annual Report November 1, 1924. To the Officers and Council of the American Meteorological Society: For detailed statement of securities, see Aug.-Sept., 1923, BULLETIN, pp. 108-109. Total face value of securities and total annual interest ..... Deposited in Savings Account at 3% interest (Uninvested balance of Life Membership Fund).. Deposited in Savings Account at 3% interest, to credit of Meisinger Aerological Research Fund, including $0.80 interest credited October 1, 1924 Bank balance, October 31, 1924, American Security & Trust Co., Washington, D. C....... Total assets and annual interest Face Annual Value Interest $1,200 00 $63 00 (Note The market value of the bonds above listed was $1,160.12 at the close of business, October 31, 1924). D. DUES On October 31, 1924, there were 718 members, exclusive of Life Mem |