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Nichols, resigned, whose place was filled by the election of Charles H. Rogers, 

 of Princeton. 



The meeting of the Board of Trustees immediately followed that of the 

 Society. Editorial, Legislative and Membership Committees were provided 

 for, with a view to the increasing of the Society membership and effectiveness. 

 The incumbent officers were re-elected. At the evening public session, held 

 in the auditorium of the Newark State Normal School, Dr. Frank M. Chapman 

 delivered a most delightful and comprehensive lecture on 'Birds and Seasons 

 in New Jersey,' illustrated with stereopticon, to a large and appreciative 

 audience. — Beecher S. Bowdish, Secretary. 



North Dakota. — A reorganization of the Society was undertaken on plans 

 suggested by its president. The principal features of this were support by 

 voluntary contributions instead of annual dues, and appointment of directors 

 in different parts of the state to represent the Society in their respective 

 sections. 



There seems to be difficulty in securing sufficient active interest to maintain 

 a live organization. It is hoped that reports from the directors, compiled and 

 published in the press at frequent intervals during the season, may greatly 

 increase such interest. Reports of several directors have been received this 

 year and plans are being made for a systematic compilation for next season. 



During the spring migrations this year a series of articles was prepared by 

 the Secretary for one of the leading daily papers. These appeared semi- 

 weekly and dealt with the distribution and migration of certain birds. Ac- 

 companying these, a large map and specimens of the birds were displayed in 

 the window of a department store. Such display would seem an excellent idea, 

 but it appears doubtful whether suitable space could be secured as a rule. For 

 this particular period it was obtained through the kindness of the manager, 

 Mr. A. J. Clark, who is one of our members. — O. A. Stevens, Secretary. 



Ohio. — The most interesting event of the past year was the affiliation with 

 our Society of the University Bird Club, an organization of more than fifty 

 actively interested young members. Our Society, to live at all, must have 

 an influx of young members to carry on its traditions, when those who have 

 built it up shall no longer be able to do so. Mr. E. H. Baynes entertained the 

 members and friends at an evening lecture on March 25 and spoke before large 

 groups of children in the high school of our city. 



There is little of novelty to report. The same few able and enthusiastic 

 lovers of birds gave of their ample store of knowledge to entertain the less 

 gifted of us, and we owe them unstinted gratitude. Mr. Cramer, our tireless 

 President, Charles Dury, our Nestor and most authoritative speaker. Miss 

 Dora Hargett, whom we so gladly welcome into our midst again, have won new 

 laurels through their inspiring talks on various occasions. Our new Vice- 



