stituent of the National and for the mem­ bers of the Army and Navy Dental Corps. Any state society may become a constituent by officially voting to affiliate and by amending its constitu­ tion and bylaws to harmonize with those of the National. Under these pro­ visions a state society may become a constituent without bringing in its full membership. But considering the low dues, the many advantages and the fact that practically all societies have voted to come in with their full list of mem­ bers, should prompt those who have not done this, and those societies which have not acted, to make provision to come in with all their members. Such a procedure simplifies the bookkeeping and record work in both state and National organizations and is really the only way that such affiliation should exist. The one thing that will make these things possible, in their fullest sense, and the organization the success that it should be, will be the loyal support of practically every eligible dentist; therefore, we feel thoroughly justified in soliciting your hearty co-operation in making the National Dental Association one that will wield a beneficial influence for all that is progress in dentistry. We also believe that the only creditable or honorable course to pursue would be for all to loyally co-operate in giving the adopted plan a thorough and fair trial. Any defects will naturally develop as quickly under favorable conditions as the reverse and, with our democratic and representative form of organization, we certainly can rely upon the delegates from the various constituent societies to take such action as is thought best to conserve the interests of all concerned.