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Ordinary and one Honorary Member, viz., Mr. C. B. Simpson 

 of Pretoria, Dr. Symonds o£ Kroonstad, and the veteran 

 world-renowned ornithologist, Professor Alfred Newton of 

 Cambridoe. 



A resolution of regret at the untimely end of these 

 gentlemen, and of sympathy for the bereaved relatives, was 

 passed. 



The (Council also regretted to announce the departure from 

 South Africa of Mr. J, A. S. Bucknill, M.A., President, 

 and Chief Editor of the Journal since its inception.. 

 Mr. Haagner had assumed the Chief Editorship, and the 

 vacancy on the Editorial Connnittee would have to be filled. 



Five issues of the Journal have been pubhshed to date, 

 containing much original matter, two coloured and one plain 

 lithograph, besides many half-tone illustrations. 



The Mioration and Bird Protection Committee held one 

 meeting, at which the general opinion was to the effect that 

 much could not be done yet, owing to the unsettled state of 

 the country. Dr. Gunning and Mr.TnoMSEN were, however, 

 appointed delegates to interview the Director of Education, 

 and their report would better explain how far we had got. 

 With regard to Migration, a circular had been issued giving 

 the names of the following six birds, and requesting Members 

 (and others) to fill in and post the postcards provided : — 



European Swallow. 

 European Bee-eater. 

 Lesser Kestrel. 

 White Stork. 

 Green shank. 

 Hawk-wing Pratincole. 



These birds were chosen on account of their wide distribu- 

 tion and easy recognition by anyone. 



The Secretary concluded by stating that the balance in 

 hand at date was a little over £70. The Report and Finan- 

 cial Statement were adopted. 



2. Migration and Bird-Protection. — Dr. Gunning reported 

 that, in accordance with instructions received from the Sub- 



