PRESIDENT'S REPORT. 



The Wilson Ornithological Chapter enters upon another year in better 

 condition than it has been since its birth. While there has been no great 

 accession of members during the past year, several men have been added 

 of whom we expect much. 



During the year, the reports of two committees for special investiga- 

 tions have been published. Both publications, the Warbler and Crow 

 Bulletins, have attracted enviable attention. The demand for these re- 

 ports has exceeded the number of copies printed, and praise has come 

 from some of the most prominent ornithologists of the country. 



I have given Mr. Lynds Jones charge of all the special work, with 

 power to arrange for such committees as he might see fit. It is needless 

 for me to say anything about his qualifications for such a position. His 

 ability and experience are well known. As president, I wish to urge upon 

 the members the necessity of general and hearty cooperation with Mr. 

 Jones and the chairmen of committees appointed by him. A few mem- 

 bers have sent in admirable reports. We want more such. 



Negotiations are under way toward securing an official organ, of which 

 we stand in such great need. We hope to make an early announcement 

 of the satisfactory completion of these negotiations, by sending to each 

 member a copy of this official organ. It is not intended to make this 

 organ supply the place of our Bulletin reports, but rather to serve as a 

 means of regular communication between members. 



An amendment has been properly presented, which proposes to dis- 

 pense with the nominations for Vice-President, and to declare the candi- 

 date receiving the second highest number of votes for President as the 

 Vice-President. Adverse votes should be sent to the Secretary within 

 thirty days. 



R. M. Strong, President. 



REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. 



During the year just closed, two Bulletins were published : The Crow, 

 by Mr. Frank L. Burns, and a preliminary report on the Mniotiltidae, 

 by Mr. Jones. An amendment to article IV, section IV of the Constitu- 

 tion, whereby the Treasurer receives all dues and assessments direct, 

 instead of through the Secretary, was approved. 



Respectfully, 



J. E. Dickinson, Secretary. 



