the register of deeds in Sauk County, now proceed to take advantage of the provision in chapter 24 of the laws of Wisconsin for 1898, and become an auxiliary to the State Historical Society; and that the secretary be instructed to file a copy of this resolution in the office of the secretary of the State Historical Society, and take such other steps as may be necessary to perfect such affiliation. Be it resolved: That this society express its thanks and appreciation to Mr. Harry Thornton, register of deeds of Sauk County, for his kind favor of recording free of any charge the articles of incorporation of the Sauk County Historical Society. A. B. Stout presented the following amendments: To strike out section 1 of article 2 of the by-laws, as presented by the committee, and substitute the following: SECTION 1. The fiscal year of this Society shall end October 1, and the annual meeting shall be held at Baraboo within such reasonable time thereafter as the board of directors shall previously determine, but not later than December 1. Due notice shall be given to all the members of the society at least ten days before such meeting is held. Also to renumber present section 2 of article 2 to section 3, and present section 3 to section 4, and insert the following, to be numbered section 2, article 2 of by-laws: Section 2. Other meetings known as regular meetings, may be held at such times and at such places as a majority of the board of directors may direct; provided that at least three such meetings shall be held each year, and that due notice shall be given to all members. The following resolution was also adopted: Resolved: That the Sauk County Historical Society extend a vote of thanks to Dr. Reuben Gold Thwaites for his interest, his valuable suggestions, and especially for his address before the society. That a copy of this resolution be placed in the minutes and forwarded to Dr. Thwaites. The present officers were unanimously reelected for the coming year. The meeting stood adjourned. BARABOO, Nov. 29, 1905. A. B. STOUT, Secretary. Manitowoc and Superior The Manitowoc County Historical Association was organized at Manitowoc at meetings held January 13 and February 3, 1906. The officers are as follows: President - Hon. Emil Baensch of Manitowoc. Vice Presidents-H. P. Hamilton of Two Rivers, Dr. L. Falge of Reedsville, and Dr. W. G. Kemper of Manitowoc. Secretary R. G. Plumb, of Manitowoc. Treasurer - John Schuette of Manitowoc. Advisory Committee J. S. Anderson and Supt. Fred Christianson of Manitowoc, and W. F. Nash of Two Rivers. The Superior Historical Society was organized in 1902; but interest had lagged until a meeting held January 10, 1906. On January 29, the society was addressed by Hon. Henry E. Legler, one of the curators of the State society, on "Early Exploration in Wisconsin," followed by a talk on the aims and methods of a local historical society and the benefits to be obtained from becoming an auxiliary of the State body. Hon. James Bardon also spoke on "Early Fortifications in Superior." It was unanimously voted to reorganize as an auxiliary to the State society, and the following officers were elected: President James Bardon. Aberdeen (S. Dak.) board of education Ardian, (Mich.) superintendent of schools Alabama education department, Montgomery geological survey, Montgomery Great southern r. r. co., N. Y. insurance department, Montgomery secretary of state, Montgomery Alaska executive office, Sitka Albany (N. Y.) board of education Alexander, Fred Z., Spokane, Wash. 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