Nov., 1922 
well supplied with photographs illustrating 
nests, eggs and young of all the common 
species, but there are many gaps still to 
be filled. I am trying to read everything 
that is published on American birds, but I 
have no access to private notes, that have 
not keen published, unless they are sent in 
as contributions. I shall soon begin work 
on the sixth volume, which will contain 
the Herons and Rails and their allies. 
Coniributions for this would be welcome at 
any time. Contributors will receive full 
credit for whatever material they send in 
and, if it is material that I can use, their 
names will be placed on the mailing list to 
receive the volumes when published. 
Those who have seen the earlier vol- 
umes can understand what is wanted. Hop- 
ing for some generous cooperation I am, 
Very truly yours, 
A. C. BENT, 
September 13, 
Taunton, Massachusetts, 
f922- 
MINUTES OF COOPER CLUB MEETINGS 
NORTHERN DIVISION 
Juty.—The Northern Division of the Coo- 
per Ornithological Club met at the usual 
place and hour on July 27. Pres. Swarth 
presided and the following members were 
present: Mesdames Allen, F'erguson, Grin- 
nell, Kelly, Steilberg; Miss Pringle and Miss 
Flinn; Messrs. Bunker, Cooper, Dixon, Ever- 
mann, Hunt, Willard Grinnell, L. H. Miller, 
Storer, Swarth, and Wright. Among the 
visitors were Mrs. Bunker, Mrs. Cooper, 
Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Slack, and Mr. Jaeger. 
June minutes from the Northern and 
Seuthern divisions were read and the for- 
mer approved. Mr. Edmund Carroll Jae- 
ger, 146 W. 6th St., Riverside, was proposed 
for membership by H. S. Swarth, and Mr. 
Clark Blickensderfer, 850 Grant St., Denver, 
Colorado, by Tracy I. Storer. 
Dr. Evermann reported the departure of 
scientists who have undertaken an expedi- 
tion to the islands off the coast of Mexico 
and southern California under the joint 
auspices of the Mexican Government, the 
California Academy of Sciences, and the U. 
S. Bureau of Research to investigate as to 
the presence of fur seals. 
Prof. Loye Holmes Miller then gave an 
outline of the materials so far available to 
students of fossil birds in California. Ad- 
journed.—AMEL1A S, ALLEN, Secretary North- 
ern Division. 
Avucust.—The regular meeting of the 
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Northern Division of the Cooper Ornitho- 
logical Club was held at the usual place 
and hour on August 24, 1922. Mr. Swarth 
was in the chair and the following mem- 
bers and friends were present: Messrs. Bell, 
Bunker, Chas. Bryant, Cooper, Dice, Grin- 
nell, Hunt, Mailliard, Storer, and Stow; 
Misses Atsatt, Burk, Flinn; Mesdames A\l- 
len, Bogle, Davenport, Grinnell, Kelly, 
Mead, Roe, and Schlesinger. Visitors were: 
Mrs. Bunker, Mrs. Nimmo, and Mr. Hatt. 
Minutes of the July meeting were read 
and approved, and the following names 
were presented: Miss Ethel M. Archer, R. 
D. 4, Anaheim, Miss Althea McIntyre and 
Miss Marietta Martin, 1345 P St., Fresno, 
by Miss S. R. Atsatt, and Mr. George W. 
Moore, 318 E. 9th St., Tulsa, Oklahoma, by 
WeeAe Strong, 2) 
Business completed, the members pres- 
ent contributed observations from different 
localities visited during the summer. Ad- 
journed.—AMELIA S. ALLEN, Secretary. 
SEPTEMBER.—The regular meeting of the 
Cooper Ornithological Club, Northern Divi- 
sion, was held at the usual time and place 
on September 27. Vice-President Cooper 
was in the-chair and the following mem- 
bers were present: Mesdames Allen, Bogle, 
Davenport, Reygadas, and Schlesinger; 
Misses Atsatt, Ayer, Burk, Flinn, Gunn, 
Woodruff, and Wythe; Messrs. Bassett, 
Bryant, Cooper, Evermann, Gignoux, Storer, 
and Wright. Visitors were: Mrs. Bassett, 
Miss Bassett, and Miss Cooper. 
Minutes of the August meeting were read 
and approved and the July minutes of the 
Southern Division were read. Applications 
for membership were received from Mrs. 
Nina M. Slack, 304 E. 16th St., Oakland, 
sponsored by Amelia S. Allen; Mr. Kenneth 
McLeod, Jr., 2324 Vine St., Berkeley, spon- 
sored by J. Grinnell; Miss Edna M. Fisher, 
2410 Fulton St., Berkeley, sponsored by 
Tracy I. Storer, and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. 
Thomas, 2022 Francisco St., Berkeley, spon- 
sored by Amelia S. Allen. The Southern Di- 
vision submitted the name of Mr. George 
Frean Morcom for honorary membership in 
the Club, final action to be taken at the 
October meeting. 
Business completed, the club listened to 
an account of a motor trip through the 
North-west by Mr. F. N. Bassett. Adjourned. 
—AMELIA S. ALLEN, Secretary. 
SOUTHERN DIVISION 
Juty.—Regular monthly meeting of Coo- 
per Ornithological Club, Southern Division, 
was held July 27, 1922, at the usual hour 
