no J(K K.N \1. <>I MAINK ORNITHOLOr.ICAL SOCIKTY. 



The article by Mr. Francis H. Allen, of Boston, on the birds of 

 Monhej^an Island, printed in this number of the JouRXAi., is a 

 careful and satisfactory piece of work. The thanks of the society 

 are due to Mr. Allen for his excellent contribution. 



The financial condition of tlie Maine Ornitholotncal Society is 

 more encouraj^ing than it has been for many years. There is money 

 enouj^h in the treasury to pay all outstanding bills, and to enable 

 the society to begin its work for 1909 free from debt. This happy 

 state of affairs has been brought about by special contributions from 

 a number of leading members, and from the fact that, as a rule, 

 dues have been paid promptly in advance. A continuation of the 

 same degree of interest during the coming year will materially 

 increase the strength and efficiency of the organization. 



It is hoped and expected that the coming annual meeting, to be 

 held in Portland, November 27 and 28, will l>e largely attended, 

 both bv local memlnrrs and those who live in other parts of the 

 State. A program of interest will be provided, the exact nature of 

 which cannot yet be announced. Doubtless there will be, on the 

 evening of the 2.*<th, a talk by several members, with stereopticon 

 illustrations. 



This number of the Joirnai. is issued somewhat earlier than 

 usual, in order that it ma\ ^>'- i" tht 1i hkK of im-iiib«rs in ad\atice of 

 the animal meeting. 



Announcement of the coming Christmas bird census will l)e 

 found on another page. It is especially desired that all members 

 j^articipate to the extent of their ability. No matter how small the 

 list, if it is accurate, it is of value. Obser\ers who have not had 

 long experience are asked to be very careful in their identifications 

 and estimates of numbers. 



During the coming year more members should contribute notes 

 to the Joi'RNAK, as this department is of the greatest interest. 

 Not over a dozen members have sent notes the past year, but it is 

 hoi>ed that three times that number, at least, may be heard from in 

 the near future. Almost any note is worth printing, tio matter how 

 trivial it may seem to the writer, if it is correct and does not carry 

 statements that are plainly open to doubt. 



