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Mr. Warljurg, of our Board of Trustees, has sailed for Europe, wliere 

 he will remain until June 11th. 



Mr. Carter was ke))t away from the Museum for a few days during 

 April, by illness. 



Dr. Paul M. Kea, a more or less frequent and always welcome visitor, 

 called at the Museum on April I'ith, with Mr. Kenyon V. Paynter of the 

 new Cleveland Natural History Museum. 



Miss M. M. Glidden, formerly of Pratt Institute, has l)ecome a 

 member of the Natvral History staff. 



According to newspajjer report, a big King Snake from Florida, an 

 occupant of the reptile house at the Regents Park Zoo in London, re- 

 fused for thirteen months to eat, but finally consented to accept food. 

 It is stated that King Snakes have ])een known to live for even longer 

 periods without nourishment. 



Museum exhibits and "behind the scenes" activities will soon be 

 l)laced before the ])ublic in a film entitled: ''A Little Journey with Ruth 

 Dwyer through The American Museum of Natural History." Dr. 

 Fisher was offered the engagement of male star in this film, but modestly 

 declined; which is just as well for the Museum. For we feel sure that 

 if ever the movie interests — and especially the movie public — should 

 make his acquaintance , he would be lost to us forever. 



Mr. Anthony underwent a slight oi)erati()n during Ai)ril. 



Dr. Thomas Barbour, of Cambridge, spent some time at the Mu- 

 seum on April oth. 



Mr. James Kenn(\v is on leave of abs(Mic(\ made necessary by illness. 



Dr. Chapman sailed early in May for England, where he ^\•ill examine 

 the Ecuadorian types in the Briti.sh Museum ornithological collection 

 and arrange exchanges. He will also visit the Rothschild Museum at 

 Tring. During his stay in iMigland. he will address the British Ornitho- 

 logical Club. 



