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long in the field. Besides, we hope to be able to add to the 

 number of our collectors, so that all branches of zoology and 

 botany may be investigated. I have already told you in my 

 circular letter that my great desire is to associate this under- 

 taking with the British Ornithologists^ Union, so tliat it may 

 be known as the " British Ornithologists^ Union Jubilee 

 Exploration of the Charles Louis Mountains." I may add 

 that since my letter was sent out, I have received replies 

 from some thirty-five members giving me very cordial and 

 material support to the scheme. I will now ask the 

 President to be so kind as to put my suggestion to the vote 

 so as to ascertain the wishes of the members of the British 

 Ornithologists' Union as a body. The motion which I wish 

 to put forward is to ascertain whether the members of the 

 British Ornithologists' Union are willing to join in this 

 exploration of the Charles Louis Mountains. 



The President : I should like just to say one or two 

 words before putting the motion. Of all the interesting 

 places in the world New Guinea is perhaps the most 

 interesting. It has produced, and probably will still produce, 

 some of the finest birds and insects that the whole world has 

 ever supplied. I think myself that if we, as a Society, give 

 this scheme our blessing, it will be a very good way of 

 commemorating this day. With these few words I will 

 put the proposition to the vote. I think I may say that 

 Mr. Ogilvie-Grant hopes and certainly wishes that we may 

 give him a separate volume of ' The Ibis ' for the publication 

 of the results of this scheme, should it come off. Of course 

 that will involve a certain expenditure, and whether our 

 funds, after to-day, Avill bear the strain, I am not quite 

 certain. 



Mr. Ogilvie-Grant : I think it is quite possible that if 

 we get the amount we think necessary, there might be 

 sufficient margin for a sum of money to be set aside towards 

 publication. 



The President : I am afraid even then it will take rather 



