4 
LORQUINIA 
In all scientific research, while specialization in some one line is to 
be encouraged, and is indeed necessary, in order to reach a point where 
ones work is of real value, yet we should build on a broad foundation, 
by acquiring a good general knowledge of scientific subjects, for by so 
doing we are better able to wrestle with the problems we are sure to 
meet. 
Having our organization thoroughly under way and all working 
harmoniously it is but natural that new ideas will be thought out and 
new problems solved. 
Some have already beheld, in the more or less distant future, a 
club house in some quiet, restful place, away from the noise and bustle 
of the city and close to the heart of nature, where members may retire 
on holidays and vacations for rest and recreation, that one must have 
occasionally if he would retain his full powers of body and mind. Such 
an acquisition is a thing much to be desired, and, let us hope, not be- 
yond the range of possibilities. 
A library would be a valuable possession for the club. This would 
not necessitate any great outlay of CKpense. Some of the best scientific 
literature, such as government and state reports and other publica- 
tions, are for free distribution. University publications and those from 
some of the larger museums are very helpful and should be accessible 
to everyone who is engaged in the study of any branch of natural 
history. 
A museum would add materially to the interest of the club. Each 
member, collecting in his own special line, could co-operate in ac- 
cumulating a great mass of valuable material. It would be possible to 
have a collection such as one of the larger museums would be glad to 
possess. Should a museum be started, all the members would be on 
the lookout for specimens and it would stimulate activity in all branches 
represented by the different members. 
Arrangements could be made for lectures on special subjects in 
some branch of natural history. Such lectures, of course, should be 
held outside of the regular meetings and in some public meeting place 
or auditorium open to the public. 
A club publication is another of the possibilities which we might 
do well to consider. 
