32 MARYLAND MANUAL.

The State Entomologist has been designated the Inspector of
Apiaries and directed to conduct such inspection of Apiaries, and such
investigations and disseminate such information as may seem best to
promote the beekeeping industry in Maryland.

The officers of the Department are as follows:
E. N. Cory - State Entomologist
C. E. Temple State Pathologist



STATE GEOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC SURVEY AND STATE

GEOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC SURVEY ADVISORY

COMMISSION.

Executive Officer:

Raymond A. Pearson, President University of Maryland.
Ex-officio Member:

Frank J. Goodnow, President of Johns Hopkins University.
Members (terms expire 1929)
Robert W. Williams Baltimore
John B. Ferguson - .. Hagerstown

The Governor appoints two members bi-annually.

The State Geological and Economic Survey is authorized to make:

(a) Topographic surveys showing the relief of the land, streams,
roads, railways, houses, etc.

(b) Geological surveys showing the distribution of the geological
formations and mineral deposits of the State.

(c) Agricultural soil surveys showing the areal extent and charac
ter of the different seils.

(d) Hydrographic surveys to determine the available waters of the
State for potable and industrial uses.

(e) Magnetic surveys to determine the variation of the needle for
land surveys.

The Survey is also authorized to prepare:

(a) Reports on the area and systematic geology, on the mineral
resources, and on other topics of scientific importance.

(b) Maps of scientific and educational significance on various scales
to meet special needs.

(c) A permanent exhibit of the mineral wealth of the State in the
old Hall of Delegates at the State House to which new materials are
constantly added to keep the collection up-to-date.

Scientific Staff:
Edward B. Mathews, State Geologist Baltimore


Edward W. Berry, Assistant State Geologist Baltimore
Charles K. Swartz, GeologistBaltimore
Joseph T. Singewald, Jr., Geologist Baltimore
Myra Ale, Secretary Baltimore
Grace E. Reed, Librarian - Baltimore
Eugene H. Sapp, Clerk Baltimore