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Hawks. 1 received more or less complete reports from 

 six states and ten observers. Though valuable, the notes 

 seemed too few to form an interesting comparison ; hence 

 they were not prepared for publication. 



I am requested to continue the work until a final and 

 successful report is assured, by the active co-operation of 

 the members. 



Our membership now extends into 29 states and Canada. 

 Nearly all are active, working ornithologists. Many have 

 data and specimens from which notes can be taken at any 

 time. Could not all devote a little time and a few pages 

 to this end ? 



I propose to further reduce the species, and the members 

 are earnestly urged to contribute notes on the breeding 

 habits of the American Crow and sub-species. I desire 

 notes from many different localities for an elaborate com- 

 parison on the breeding habits, nests and eggs, and any 

 other interesting features. 



I will gladly supply all who desire to aid in the work 

 with schedules and plans. All notes, however small or in- 

 complete, are solicited. 



Frank L. Burns, Berwyn, Penn. 



FROM THE SECRETARY. 



At the beginning of my term of office as your Secretary, 

 I am requested to say a few words to the members regard- 

 ing the new plan of work for the year. 



In addition to the regular work, the Chapter offers, in 

 1893, two prizes and five honors for the best reports by 

 Active members on any subject pertaining to ornithology 

 or oology. The prizes have not 3'et been selected. 



The best report will receive first prize. Second best, 

 second prize. The third best will take first honor, and the 



