THE O. & O. SEMI-ANNUAL. 37 
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DEAL NE LM OE. TILE, 
WILSON ~ ORNITHOLOGICAL: CHAPTER 
OF THE 
Asassiz Association. - 
The object of our organization is to facilitate intercommuni- 
cation for our members, aiding our progress by the exchange of 
notes and observations, and to advance the interest in, and know- 
ledge of, our native birds, by the reports of the members and the 
publication of the results. 
We wish to secure from each locality a list of all birds found 
there, and full descriptions of all sets of eggs found, and habits 
observed. In addition to this information regarding all birds, 
the Thrushes, Warblers and Bluebird will receive special atten- 
tion during the coming season. 
To all ornithologists who desire to aid the progress of eine: 
ogy by reporting their observations, we extend a cordial invitation 
to become members of the Chapter. Many notes are annually 
taken by ornithologists, which, if combined with those taken by 
other observers, will prove of ultimate value, so we hope a@é/ notes 
of interest will be reported. 
During the past year much has been accomplished. We are 
now organized for active work with a membership of eighty-two, 
thoroughly interested in the progress of the Chapter. State com- 
mittees are now formed in New Hampshire, New York, Wiscon- 
sin, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Texas, which, under competent 
ornithologists, are studying their local avi-fauna thoroughly. 
The Melological Committee is under the able direction of Mr. 
S. Willard Bridgham, who has made bird songs a special study. 
The report of this committee, on another page, shows what they 
have accomplished in only six months. 
- The Oological Committee, under Secretary Lynds Jones, will 
pay special attention to nesting, while Mr. L. Otley Pindar will 
collect and prepare for us observations relating to geographical 
distribution and migration. 
