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1898 ELECTIONS. 



As no nominations have been made for the offices of the Wilson Chap- 

 ter for the ensuing year, I see no other course than to announe that the 

 present officers will remain in their respective positions awaiting the 

 further pleasure of the Chapter. 



The Bulletins of the Chapter are read and praised by many of the 

 most prominent naturalists of the country; but to continue their publica- 

 tion another year is a burden which ought not to fall so largely on the 

 shoulders of Mr. Jones as it has in the past. With a fair increase in 

 membership and a more general contribution of notes it will be possible 

 to keep up the Bulletins. If the members of th^ Chapter wish to see 

 a good work go on, the time is ripe for an expression to that effect. The 

 chairmen of committees have informed me at various times that their 

 work moves slowly through the lack of support in the way of notes and 

 data. The committee work certainly offers excellent opportunities for 

 original investigation by men who have a more or less limited amount of 

 time for field work. Observations, though they may be few, if they have 

 value find opportunity in the committee reports for publication and co- 

 ordination. An aggregation of reports of various members such as the 

 Sparrow and Crow Reports has permanent value, whereas the individual 

 reports in most cases, if published alone in the regular journals, would 

 have soon passed out of sight. 



I should like to add another committee to the Chapter's sections to 

 take up the study of variations of species as shown by skins and eggs 

 with the use of curve criteria. My plan is to select some group like the 

 Ground Sparrows or the Horned Larks. I shall be glad to hear from 

 members who may be interested in this subject. 



R. M. Strong, President irHson Ciiapler. 



II Melien St., Ca7nbridi>-e , J/ass. 



EDITORIAL. 



The delay of an entire month in the appearance of this number of the 

 Bulletin has been unavoidable, but it will not occur again. It should 

 be needless to remind the reader that the prompt appearance of copy 

 upon the editor's table will always ensure the prompt appearance of the 

 Bulletin. To ensure the prompt appearance of the November number 

 contributions are solicited now. Please give this matter your immediate 

 attention. 



