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November 19, lOlJf. Twenty members present Mr. John D. 

 Carter presented a communication entitled "Syracuse and Re- 

 turn". The speaker described a list of thirty-two species ob- 

 served from the train on a trip from Philadelphia to Syracuse 

 during the latter part of May. Mr. Carter' s remarks evidenced 

 the tendency of certain species to concentrate in particular 

 environments. 



December S, 1914^. One visitor and twenty-six members 

 present. Upon the subject, "Concerning Certain Autumnal 

 Warblers", Dr. Spencer Trotter expounded several theories 

 upon the relationship of warblers, as evidenced by the plumage 

 of nuptial males. 



December 17, 1914- One visitor and twenty-three members 

 present. Mr. William L. Baily addressed the Club upon the 

 subject, "November: or Good-bye to the Robins and Blue- 

 birds " . A detailed list of the last appearances of migrating 

 birds up to and during November was given. The lack of food 

 and proper shelter was given as the prime cause for local 

 changes. 



