Bulletin No. 3. 



The Wilson Ornithological Chapter. 



President's Address. 



It is with deep regret that I have learned of 

 the resignation of President Clute, as printed 

 on another page, and with some solicitude that 

 I take up the duties he has so faithfully per- 

 formed. 



Only a few weeks remain before the annual 

 election of ofHcers, but circumstances make it 

 imperative that some action with reference to 

 the welfare of the society be taken at once. 

 As president of the Wilson Ornithological 

 Chapter, it is my desire to do all that lies in 

 my power towards the success of our society 

 and act in accordance with the wishes of the 

 members. 



What is the object of our organization and 

 of what value is it to its members ? Is it not 

 that we may keep in touch with the beautiful 

 science of ornithology and with those who 

 study it? Our association should give us 

 inspiration and stimulus for systematic inves- 

 tigation. Doubtless there are some who have 

 not seen any good coming to themselves as 

 members of the chapter, jDut those who have 



