Club Notes. 



With the call of Mr. Witmer Stone to the editorial chair of 

 the ' Auk,' ' Cassinia ' suffered a great loss, which at the moment 

 seemed irreparable. For two decades he has guided all the pub- 

 lications of the D. V. O. C. , first as chairman of its Publication 

 Committee, which brought to light the Proceedings from 1890 

 to 1900, then as editor of ' The Birds of Eastern Pennsylvania 

 and New Jersey, ' and finally in the same capacity for ' Cassinia ' 

 during the ten years of its existence. That each of these 

 ventures has proved successful, has been due largely to his 

 tireless energy, his steady enthusiasm, and wise control at 

 moments of stress. Whether at the helm of ' Cassinia ' or on 

 the floor of the Club, it was he that suggested and encouraged, 

 it was he that pressed for completion. Only just and fitting, 

 therefore, it is that the D. V. 0. C. should express at this hour 

 its respect for his attainments and appreciation of his services. 

 With deep regret and some foreboding for the future we heard 

 that his official duties on the ' Auk ' would compel him to re- 

 sign the editorship of ' Cassinia.'. Quite irreparable would our 

 loss have been, had we not been assured of his constant advice 

 and assistance in the guidance of this publication. 



The new incumbent enters upon his duties with some mis- 

 giving, being fully aware that the best he can hope to accomplish 

 is the maintenance of the standard set by the retiring editor. 

 What that standard has been is obvious to anyone acquainted 

 with our past issues. It demands from all papers accepted first 

 of all, an authentic statement of facts, and second, their present- 

 ment in a style, possessing at least clearness and readability, if 

 not some literary merit. This simple standard cannot be 

 bettered for a magazine of this kind and to keep it at this level 

 of excellence is the aim of the present editor. If he succeeds, 

 he will feel that this in itself is an achievement. From time to 



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