An almost unoccupied field for original investigation is to be found in 

 the study of "Nestling Down." Mr. Howard P. Mitchell. Mt. Sterling, 

 Wis., has charge of this work. 



Notes on the food and song of birds should be sent to Mr. Lynds Jones, 

 Oberlin, Ohio. The study of the food of birds is of the greatest econo- 

 mic importance and it would be hard to find anything more fascinating 

 than the study of bird song. A good ear and some knowledge of musical 

 scale are necessary in studying bird songs. 



Members are referred to Bulletin No. 8 and g for further information 

 concerning committee work and to the chairmen themselves. The bul- 

 letins of the Wilson Chapter are in great demand and the work of the 

 committees is highly praised. It is an honor to be a contributor to one 

 of the reports, which may not be lightly esteemed. 



I am sure that all have read with much interest the article entitled 

 "Bird's Nests, No. i." in Bulletin No. 9, by Mr. V. H. Chase, Wady 

 Petra, 111. It is a suggestion that much may be done toward a far bet- 

 ter understanding of birds' nests and bird mind as exhibited in the pre- 

 paration of the most important office of the bird's life — propagating its 

 kind — by a careful study of the nest after- the young have left it to take 

 care of themselves. Mr. Chase proposes to take charge of a committee 

 which shall have for its object such a study of nests, and the publication 

 of the results of ithe work in a special bulletin. This study need not be 

 confined to the summer months, but nests may be preserved and studied 

 during the winter when outdoor work' is at a minimum. Many old nests 

 could be obtained now in a good state of preservation. Of course the 

 positive identification of the nest is of the first importance. I trust that 

 this committee will have the earnest and enthusiastic support of every 

 member. — R. M. Strong, President . 



ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 



The annual election of officers for the Wilson Ornithological Chapter 

 will begin November 25th and close December 5th. The following per- 

 sons have been nominated to fill the several offices of the chapter. 



For President—^. M. Strong, Ned Hollister. 



For Secretary — J. E. Dickinson, A. T. Wayne. 



For Treasurer — Lynds Jones, Ora W. Knight. 



