worked and entered intO' the spirit of the 

 society do not regret what their membership 

 has cost them. As one of the founders of the 

 chapter, I have followted its career with inter- 

 est. It has been a source of inspiration at 

 times, when enthusiasm was incHned to be 

 low, and it has helped to counteract the influ- 

 ence of countless distractions. It is my wish 

 that the chapter may extend its influence more 

 generally among its members. If it shall be 

 my fortune to have helped to awaken the 

 interest of those whose enthusiasm has been at 

 a low ebb and to bring before them the great 

 value of active participation in the work of the 

 society, I shall feel that my work has been 

 richly rewarded and that the success of our 

 chapter is assured. Every day I hear from 

 members wishing the society success and offer- 

 ing suggestions which are of the greatest 

 value to one in my position. 



The chapter is now out of debt and is thus 

 relieved of the heavy burden it has carried for 

 somie months. It will be our policy in the 

 future to avoid contracting debts and to make 

 the receipts cover all expenses. 



I would recommend that some good journal 

 of ornithology be secured as an official organ. 

 Steps towards this end have already been 

 taken. Such terms ought to be secured as 

 would enable us to make the dues amount to 

 very little above the subscription price of the 



