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of the others are related in an ecpially enter- 
taining style. 
If any criticism be made of the manner of 
production of the book it would be to point out 
the fact that, with the exception of the Purple 
Heron, the species treated are nowhere alluded 
to by their scientific names, thus precluding 
the possibility of these truly valuable contribu- 
tions to their life histories being anywhere 
cited in literature. A more definite statement 
as to the geographic locality of the colonies ob- 
served would also be desirable. — H. S. S. 
MINUTES OF COOPER CLUB MEETINGS 
SOUTHERN DIVISION 
December.-— The December meeting of the 
Southern Division of the Cooper Club was held 
on Thursday evening, December 29, 1910, in 
Room 526 Merchants Trust Building. In the 
absence of President Morcom, the meeting was 
called to order by Vice President Lelande, with 
the following members present: Messrs Daw- 
son, Howard, Zahii, Willett, Linton, Osburn, 
Antonin Jay, Davis, Robertson, Fischer, Miller, 
Owen, Lelande, Shepardson, Blaine, Tracy, 
Howell, Chambers and Law, and with Dr. Guy 
C. Rich as a visitor. 
The minutes of the November' meeting 
were read and approved. The following ap- 
plications for membership were presented, Dr. 
Guy C. Rich, Hollywood, proposed by W. Lee 
Chambers, and Wilfred Smith, Santa Monica, 
proposed by O. J. Zahn. On motion by Mr. 
Willett, seconded by Mr. Zahn, and duly car- 
ried, the Secretary was instructed to cast the 
unanimous ballot of those present electing to 
active membership Mr. Fred Granville, pro- 
posed at the last meeting. 
The Secretary presented the draft of the new 
Constitution proposed by the Northern Divis- 
ion, and on motion by Mr. Robertson, sec- 
onded by Mr. Miller, and duly carried, it was 
ordered referred to a committee consisting of 
Messrs. Robertson, Davis and Law for ap- 
proval; said members to have the power of 
acting for the Club. On motion by Mr. Wil- 
lett, seconded by Mr. Robertson, and duly car- 
ried, the nomination of officers' for 1911 as 
made at the last meeting, and withdrawn be- 
cause made one month too soon, were sus- 
tained. They are as follows: President, G. 
Frean Morcom, nominated by Mr. Willett; 
Vice President, H. J. Lelande, nominated by 
Mr. Shepardson; Treasurer, W. Lee Chambers, 
nominated by Mr. Willett; Secretary, J. E. 
Law, nominated by Mr. Osburn. 
The Club then enjoyed a very thorough de- 
scription of his work by Mr. W. Leon Dawson, 
outlining the work already accomplished on 
the Birds of Washington, and exhibiting a 
great many of the plates used; also thoroughly 
detailing the proposed work on the Birds of 
California. This Mr. Dawson expects to com- 
plete in 1916, and to devote his time exclu- 
sively to its production. When completed it 
will be one of the most ambitious among bird 
works, and a handsome addition to any 
library. 
Mr. Willett, who has in charge the compil- 
ing of the new list of the Southern California 
Birds, asks especially for notes from all those 
having winter records of the Hudsonian Cur- 
lew, Avocet, Stilt, Semipalniated Plover and 
Marbled Godwit. Adjourned. J. E. Law, 
Secretary. 
January. — The January meeting of the 
Southern Division of the Cooper Club was held 
on Thursday evening, January 26, 1911, in the 
office of H. J. Lelande, 246 Wilcox Building, 
Los Angeles. The meeting was called to order 
by President Morcom, with the following 
members present; Messrs Ingersoll, Rich, 
Howard, Lelande, Robertson, Howell, Apple- 
ton, Willett, Chambers, Dawson, Miller, Linton, 
Zahn, VanRosseni, Shepardson, Blaine and 
Law. 
The minutes of the December meeting were 
read and approved. The following applica- 
tions for membership were presented: Orland 
Beekman, Sespe, Cal., proposed by Lawrence 
Peyton; and Olive Thorne Miller, Los Angeles, 
proposed by A. B. Howell. On motion by Mr. 
Robertson, seconded by Mr. Howard, and duly 
carried, the Secretary was instructed to cast the 
unanimous ballot of those present electing to 
active membership Dr. Guy C. Rich and Mr. 
Wilfred Smith, whose names were presented at 
the December ineeting. 
On motion by Mr. Zahn, seconded by Mr. 
lioward, and duly carried, Mr. Roliertson was 
instructed to cast separately the unanimous 
ballot of those present electing for 1911 the 
officers nominated at the last meeting, as fol- 
lows; President, G. Frean Morcom; Vice- 
President, H. J. Lelande; Treasurer, W. Lee 
Chambers; Secretary, J. E. Law. 
Mr. Robertson, as Chairman of the commit- 
tee on the Constitution, read the pro- 
posed new Constitution, clause by 
clause. Each one was discussed at 
length by the members present, and several 
suggestions made which the committee was in- 
structed to embody into carefully worded 
clauses, and present for the approval of the 
Southern Division at the next meeting. 
The Secretary read a paper by Mr. C. I. 
Clay, of Eureka, California, entitled “The 
Spotted Owl in Northern California.” This 
recited Mr. Clay’s very unique experience with 
the Spotted Owl, and its weird night notes, 
while camping in the wilds of Hnmboldt 
County. Adjourned. J. E. Law, Secretary. 
