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Seven others born in 1847 did not enjoy as long a span of life but never- 
theless left their names indelibly impressed on the records of ornithology. 
The foreign list includes Dr. R. Bowdler Sharpe, author of the ‘Hand List’ 
and 11 volumes of the ‘British Museum Catalogue of Birds,’ Dr. Emil 
Holub, the eminent African explorer, and the late Earl of Crawford who 
in voyages in the ‘ Valhalla’ made considerable additions to our knowledge 
of the birds of the West Indies. The American names include Lucien M. 
Turner, who collected in Alaska, Joseph H. Batty, taxidermist and field 
collector, Miss Genevieve Estelle Jones who initiated the great work on 
the nests and eggs of the birds of Ohio, and Albert Willcox, benefactor of 
the National Association of Audubon Societies, whose legacy placed the 
work of the association on a permanent foundation. The class of 1847 
has extended its energies into diverse fields and filled an important place 
in the progress of ornithology. Scarcely any other single year has pro- 
duced as many active workers in this field, and it is interesting to note that 
7 of the 13 names above mentioned are enrolled among the members of the 
A. O. U.—T. 5S. P. 
TuHOosE who are interested in the problem of animal coloration which 
under the caption of ‘protective’ or ‘concealing,’ coloration has figured 
quite extensively in ornithological literature may read with profit an 
article by W. H. Longley in the ‘Journal of Experimental Zoology,’ Vol. 
23, No. 3, entitled ‘Studies upon the Biological Significance of Animal 
Coloration.’ His work is based upon the reef fishes. 
Tue time has arrived when all members of the A. O. U. should make 
arrangements to be present in Cambridge, Mass., on November 13-15, 
the dates fixed upon for the thirty-fifth stated meeting of the Union. 
A number of members are serving their country in one capacity or another 
and some of them will of course be unable to take part; the great majority 
of the membership however can attend and we would earnestly urge them 
to be present. Cambridge offers unusual attractions to the ornithologist 
and the generous hospitality extended to the Union on previous occasions 
is a matter of record. In England, Australia, France and Russia orni- 
thological activities have not been permitted to come to a standstill on 
account of the war, and those who have not been called to service have 
taken it upon themselves to continue the meetings and publications with- 
out cessation through these trying times, so that their favorite science 
may not suffer. It would seem that we in America could not do better 
than to follow their example. 
