NEBRASKA ORNITHOLO- 

 GISTS ORGANIZE. 



The Ornithologists of the state of Nebraska met 

 in Lincoln on the 16th of December and effected a 

 permanent state organization, to be known as t h e 

 Nebraska Ornithologist's Union. 



The sessions were held in the Mechanics A r t 

 Hall at the State Univ. The business meeting was 

 held in the morning and the following officers were 

 elected for the year 1900; 



President, I.S.Trostler, Omaha. 

 Cor. Secretary, W.D. Hunter, Lincoln. 

 Rec. Secretary, Robt.H.Wolcott, Lincoln. 

 Treasurer, Lawrence Brurler, Lincoln. 

 Executive Committee: Chas. Fordyce, Univ. Place; 

 Rev. J. H.Bates, Long Pine; R.H.Wolcott, Lincoln. 

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The following papers were announced for the 

 afternoon: "Ornithology in Neb.", L.Bruner; "A 

 Twenty-three Years Record Kept by Dr. A. L. 

 Chiids near Omaha", Dr. R.H.Wolcott; "Further 

 Notes and Observations on the birds of Nebraska", 

 Rev.J.M Bates; "How to Popularize Ornithology", 

 Wilson Tout; et.al. 



The Union expects to publish proceedings. 



