"I am very strongly of the opinion that much can be learned concerning the relationship 

 of birds by a comparative study of their eggs, and am glad to know that this work is to be system- 

 atically developed. I shall be glad to aid in it so far as lies in my power. — Dean C. Worcester, 

 Manila, P. I. (Letter, Sept. 21, 1920). 



"Before the Museum of Comparative Oology came to my notice I found myself continually 

 saying 'What is the use of endeavoring to collect oological material for my use, and to be seen 

 by my eyes only? It may benefit me a certain amount, but how much more good it would do 

 if all collections, materials, papers, and such like, could be accumulated and scientifically sorted 

 out in one place, as then my small collection would be a help to others, and the great accumulated 

 mass of material would be a far bigger ground of knowledge for myself!' I therefore feel honored 

 to be a member of a museum which starting from my thoughts has emerged into a reality, and I 

 heartily praise you for your enterprise in founding such an institution. — F. Schunck (Captain), 

 "H. M. S. Vectis" (Letter, Aug. 22, 1920). 



NEST AND EGGS OF LUCY WARBLER (Vermivora luciae) 



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