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a naturalist of wide interests and knowledge. He had 

 ' published a work on the birds of Maine and various articles 

 in ornithological and botanical periodicals, and had 

 gathered a large herbarium in which Maine plants are 

 very fully represented, and collections of minerals, birds, 

 and insects. All these collections he bequeathed to the 

 Smithsonian Institution: his scientific books, pamphlets, 

 and papers go to the Bangor Public Library. 



Several members have written that they will attend 

 the proposed field day, but generally without specifying 

 time or place, although one writes "at any time or 

 place." Members who expect to be able to attend arc 

 again asked to send in word if possible specifying time 

 and place preferred. If New York City is chosen the 

 editor will be glad to be one of the guides and can prob- 

 ably attend almost any time during July and August. 

 Please let us know what to expect. In order to be 

 definite, suppose we say tentatively New York City, 

 July 15th or thereabouts. To those who send in their 

 names, the exact time and place will be forwarded. 



President Bissell sends the following notices : 



Mr 



American Fern Society for 1914, having felt obliged by 

 the pressure of other duties, to resign, I have accepted 

 his resignation and appointed Mr. C. A. Weatherbv, of 

 East Hartford, Ct., to fill out the unexpired term. 



C. H. Bissell, Pres. 

 The Judge of Elections having declared no election of 

 Treasurer, the Advisory Council has declared the 

 election of F. G. Floyd, of West Roxbury, Mass., as 

 Treasurer of the American Fern Society for 1914. 



