In addition to these committees, there are two others doing work on 

 special topics. These are : Mr. Frank L. Burns, Berwyn, Penn., on the 

 Flicker, and Mr. Howard P. Mitchell, Mt. Sterling, Wis., on Nestling 

 .Down. The work of these committees is similar to that done by Mr. 

 Burns in compiling the Crow Report. These Committees should have 

 the hearty and active support of eveVy member in our Chapter. 



One ot the privileges of every Active member is to have control of 

 some special work, such as these committees are now doing, with perfect 

 liberty to select any topic he may choose for his work. He may be sure 

 of the hearty co-operation of the Chairman of the work on special in- 

 vestigations, and will find not only profit but great enjoyment in pursuing 

 such work. The office of the Chapter Bulletin is to print the final 

 reports of all committees, so that publication of the results of your in- 

 vestigations, without cost to yourself, is ensured. 



It will be remembered that the committees now at work were appointed 

 a year ago, with the expectation that their work would not be completed 

 for three or four years. It is probable that some of them will be ready 

 to present their re'ports earlier than anticipated. In view of this fact, 

 other lines of investigation should be taken up at once, lest there should 

 be a period of inactivity after the committees now at work have presented 

 their final reports for publication. Any member who desires to under- 

 take the pleasant task of conducting any sort of investigations should 

 communicate with the Chairman of the work, Lynds Jones, Oberlin, Ohio. 

 It is earnestly hoped that a number of members will avail themselves of 

 this opportunity to begin some original and profitable investigation. Bear 

 in mind that the selection of your subject for investigaion is entirely 

 within your own hands. 



