Bird Club Notes^ 



With this number of Cassinia we present a sketch of another 

 of Philadelphia's famous ornithologists, accompanied by a por- 

 trait. In each succeeding issue we hope to present an outline 

 of the life of one of our predecessors who helped to make 

 Philadelphia, for many years, a center of ornithological activity, 



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The club held sixteen meetings during 1902, with an average 

 attendance of eighteen, forty-six members attending one or 

 more meetings. 



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The Club has this year successfully organized a corps of ob- 

 servers for the study of bird migration which bids fair to pro- 

 duce some records of considerable scientific value, as well as to 

 bring into closer touch all persons interested in bird study in 

 Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey; forty-two 

 observers were engaged in the work during the past year and we 

 hope to largely increase the number next season. We shall be 

 glad of the assistance of any one familiar with our commoner 

 birds, and so situated as to be able to note the progress of the 

 spring migration. A blank schedule will be forwarded to any 

 one who desires to engage in the work. Inquiries should be 

 addressed to William E. Hannum, Chairman D. V. 0. C, 

 Committee on Bird Migration, Swarthmore College, Delaware 

 County, Pa. 



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In beginning its third year the Spencer F. Baird Club starts 

 with renewed interest and greater enthusiasm among its mem- 

 bers. Plans for the year's work have been discussed and a reg- 

 ular course of study planned with the definite aim in view of 

 creating a greater interest in the study of birds in Philadelphia. 

 It is purposed to celebrate annually, February 3d, Prof. Baird' B 



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