ACTUARIAL SOCIETY OF AMERI CA, a scientific organization established in April 1889, having for its object the promo tion of actuarial science by such methods as may be found desirable. The membership is composed of those connected with actuarial pur suits. The enrolment is divided into fellows and associates. Candidates for associate must be nominated to the council by at least two fellows of the society, and after their nom ination has been approved are required to pass such preliminary examination as may be pre scribed; a second examination is demanded of candidates for fellowship. An annual meeting is held on the first Thursday after 14 May in each year. Other meetings may be called by the council from time to time and by the presi dent at any time on the written request of 10 fellows. The officers of the society are a presi dent, a first and second vice-president, a secre tary, a treasurer and an editor of the (Transac tions.' President and vice-presidents are not
eligible for the same office for more than two consecutive years. The council is composed of the officers, ex-presidents and nine other fel lows, three elected to serve for three years, three for two years and three for one year. The society publishes 'Transactions,' contain ing the proceedings of the meetings, including original papers presented by fellows or asso ciates, discussions on said papers and other matter expressly authorized by the council. In 1911 the total number of fellows was 144; that of associates, 113. Enrolment is not restricted to the United States. International congresses are held from time to time under the auspices of the society. Office of the secretary, 346 Broadway, New York.