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Mr. Rogers spoke on the interesting changes in form of the 

 Common Eel (Anguilla chrysypa) from infancy to maturity, 

 and illustrated his remarks with blackboard sketches. 



Mr. Woodruff spoke of the curiously shaped Tree-Hoppers 

 (Membracidse) , an interesting family of the Hemiptera, giving 

 a brief account of their habits and general appearance. Black- 

 board sketches and numerous specimens from his collection 

 served to illustrate his remarks. 



Mr. Cleaves spoke of the amusing effects of aeroplanes upon 

 herons and Marsh Hawks (Circus hudsonius), as observed by 

 him last summer on Staten Island. He also spoke briefly of 

 the nesting habits of Willets {Catoptrophorus s. semipalmatus) , 

 Wilson's Plover (Ochthodromus wilsonius), Oystercatchers 

 {Hcematopus palliatus), herons and terns on the South Carolina 

 coast. He exhibited some fine photographs of these birds. 



Mr. Griscom spoke of the unusual and erratic migrations 

 this spring. The severe winter had apparently affected them 

 considerably, the early spring species arriving very late, and 

 many of the winter residents remaining later than before. On 

 the other hand, many species had arrived earlier than ever, all 

 the more remarkable when the vegetation was three weeks 

 behind. He read some letters from Mr. Aretas A. Saunders of 

 New Haven, Conn., reporting the same state of affairs there. 

 Oddly enough several species had been noted as arriving there 

 from four days to a week earlier than around New York City. 



General discussion of the migrations followed. 



Mr. Nichols spoke on the diagnostic characteristics in the 

 flight of our various hawks, and also mentioned their methods 

 in catching prey. Discussion followed. 



May 12, 1914- — The President in the chair. Six members 

 and eleven visitors present. 



The Secretary proposed the following gentlemen for Resident 

 Membership: Mr. E. A. Quarles, Mr. B. S. Taubenhaus, Mr. 

 George E. Hix and Mr. John F. Kieran. The name of Mr. 

 Benjamin H. Adams was proposed by the Treasurer for Resident 

 Membership. 



Mr. Woodruff spoke of having received a letter from Mr. 

 Chnton G. Abbott. His health was improving steadily at 

 Asheville, N. C. 



