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THE OOLOGIST 



migrated to the southwest and was 

 shot by Mr. Werner one winter six 

 vears ago along tlie Chesapeake Bay. 



In another case with a young lamb 

 in its talons, one can see a great Gol- 

 den Eagle. It is an imperial bird, ful- 

 ly developed, and measures eight feet 

 four inches from tip to tip of the 

 wings. 



To the visitor who shows an interest 

 Mr. Werner will point out a groa:3 o;' 

 Myrtle Warblers from Northern Penn- 

 sylvania caught forty-five years ago 

 and Icoks today as lively as in the 

 early days of Mr. Werner's career 



Besides the birds, Mr. Werner boasts 

 of possibly the most complete collec- 

 tirns of nests in the country. There 

 are nests of Kingfishers in sand; 

 nests of Flycatchers in trees designed 

 so as to ensnare flies (another ro 

 mance, R. M. B.) nests in hollow trees; 

 a nest of the Bush Tit resembling a 

 hanging pcuch, and a nest of the 

 Brown Creeper contrived behind loose 

 bark. 



By a peculiar process Mr. Werner is 

 able to preserve grass and boughs in 

 the natural colors and foliage. Tliis 

 is with liim a secret process which he 

 will not divulge. 



Mr. Werner may justly be proud of 

 his collection for while it contains all 

 manner of birds there are also shells, 

 minerals, ge""""s, jewels, curious rock 

 work and at the back a wealth of 

 automatic scenery with moving trains, 

 waterfalls, etc. It is indeed Wonder- 

 land. One of the remarkable groups 

 outside of the birds is that of the 

 Babes in the Woods. 



Life size, sleep serene amidst a 

 bower of surpassing loveliness. The 

 quiet of the night falls upon them and 

 they lie down all unmindful of their 

 lost and lone condition. Over them 

 bends a Guardian Angel with bene- 

 diction in her looks and protection in 

 her poise The spring sings low. the 



rivulet runs still, the cascade carols 

 peace; the beholder is enraptured. He 

 knows that this scene is a type of the 

 best of life. He lingers long, and 

 goes at last knowing that this scene 

 has enriched and comforted his strug- 

 gling spirit. 



William H. Werner indeed typified 

 that beauty of life which we might all 

 emulate and follow. He was a man of 

 deep feeling, modest, quiet and most 

 unpretentious; never courting no- 

 toriety; always considerate and gentle- 

 manly whether at home or abroad. 

 He made many warm friends and es- 

 pecially among professional men who 

 understood and appreciated his rare 

 gifts for Mr. Werner was more than 

 a collector of birds; he was an invent- 

 or as well, having invented the cane 

 gun and various other things. He also 

 V/hile a resident in Bethlehem, in- 

 dulged himself in the pleasure of build- 

 ins a pipe organ into his house, and 

 this organ was later purchased by one 

 cf the Bethlehem churches. 



It had always been Mr. Werner's 

 'idea to have Atlantic City purchase 

 and place his collection in a public 

 museum to be preserved for all time. 



He had several interviews with the 

 city authorities but for political 

 reasons it is thought his plan failed 

 although he won considerable support 

 and nearly had enough votes to carry 

 it through. 



Mr. Werner died on May 13th, 1912. 

 He had a large family of children none 

 of whom survived him except one son, 

 Mr. William G. Werner, of Atlantic 

 City. Mr. Werner and his wife who 

 also survives him were members of 

 the Evangelical Church. He is buried 

 at Pleasantville Cemetery, N. J., just 

 outside of Atlantic City." 



Dr. Witmer Stone published a short 

 article in the February issue of Cas- 

 sinia 1913 in which he says: 



"William H. Werner, a correspond- 



