,g 6 I Thirteenth Congress of the A. O. U. CQ 



"Resolved: That the thanks of the visiting members of the 

 American Ornithologists' Union be and hereby are tendered to 

 the Washington members for their cordial welcome and generous 

 hospitality." 



The first paper of the morning was by Mr. Frank M. Chapman, 

 'On the Standing of Ardetta neoxena.'' Remarks followed by Drs. 

 Allen and Merriam, Mr. Brewster, and the author. 



The second paper was ' What Constitutes Publication," by Dr. 

 J. A. Allen. Remarks followed by Dr. Merriam. 



The third title was ' The Value of the Tongue in the Classifica- 

 tion of Birds,' by F. A. Lucas. Remarks followed by Dr. Allen. 



The fourth paper was by Dr. T. S. Palmer, ' On Introduced 

 Birds.' Remarks followed by Drs. Merriam and Gill, and the 

 author. 



The opening feature of the afternoon session was an exhi- 

 bition by Mr. William Palmer of pictures, thrown on a screen, 

 of living birds taken in their haunts, and of nests in situ from 

 photographs made by Messrs. Wm. Brewster, F. M. Chapman, 

 Harry W. flint, and himself. Fxplanations were made by Messrs. 

 Brewster, Chapman, and Palmer. 



The first paper of the afternoon was entitled ' A Critique on 

 Trinomial Inconsistencies.' by Win. Palmer. Discussion followed 

 by Drs. Allen and Merriam, Messrs. D. G. Elliot, F. M. Chapman. 

 H. C. Oberholser, and the author. 



Owing to the lack of time for their presentation in full the 

 following papers were read by title : 



'The Terns of Muskeget Island, Part II,' by Geo. H. Mackay. 



'Kingbird and Sapsuckers in Southern California,' by A. J. 

 Cook. 



• A few Effects of the Winter of 1S95 upon the Spring and Fall 

 Migration in Canton. Mass..' by J. H. Bowles. 



The Union then adjourned to meet in Cambridge, Mass., 

 Nov. 9, 1896. 



This Congress was a most successful one — a thoroughly repre- 

 sentative gathering of American ornithologists. It was especially 

 gratifying to see so many Associate Members present. 



Jno. H. Sage, 

 Portland, Conn., Nov. JO, s$Q5- Secretary. 



