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of John Cassin, presented to him by a grand-daughter of the 

 ornithologist. 



December 18, 1924- Twenty-three members present. The 

 death of Edward W, Woolman on December 15, was announced 

 and the following minute adopted. 



The D. V. O. C. has learned with sorrow of the death of their fellow 

 member Edward W. Woolman. A student of birds throughout his long 

 and eventful life, he passed his later years in our company, adding to the 

 interest of our meetings by his reminiscences, and by his gentle and kindly 

 personaUty endearing himself to all with whom he came in contact. 



Mr. Huber described "Duck Collecting at Waterhly, N. C," 

 covering a week's shooting as the guest of Mr. Charles M. B. Cad- 

 walader, November 9-15, 1924. The field marks of the various 

 species were described and specimens from the extensive series 

 obtained for the Academy's collection were on exhibition. Canada 

 Geese were seen in flocks, and besides the various Ducks, some 

 3000 Swan were observed and many Greater Snow Geese. 



