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birds entered from the top as this was the only opening large enough to admit them. All went 
well until the 3’omig were able to leave the nest. But now how to get out? They had never gone 
through the upper passage and therefore did not know the route to the outer world. The old 
birds diligent!}^ fed and cared for their broods that were rapidly growing in size, when finally 
they became aware of their folly and gave up in despair. The young were left to their own fate. 
The globes in which the nests were situated are transparent and are 150 feet above the ground. 
The young could see the green world below, hear the twitter of other birds that were flying about 
and 3^et they were unable to leave their confinement. The old birds could be seen flying about, 
in distress throughout the da}' and unable to give any relief. Now imagine the miserable deaths 
these poor little creatures met. 
After a new power plant had been erected men were ordered to clean the towers and make all 
necessary repairs. On one occasion I saw an electrician take six full grown young from a single 
globe, besides many individuals out of the others. This is probably one instance out of a hun- 
dred that shows how bird life is affected as civilization advances. The scissor-tailed flycatcher 
often builds its nest on the cross bars of the towers. — A. E. ScnuTZE, Austin, Texas. 
MINUTES or MEETINGS 
July. — The July meeting was held July 9, at the residence of H. R. Taylor, Alameda. 
Eleven members and ten visitors were present, and President Taylor occupied the chair. Three 
new active members were elected, viz., Messrs. Walter Dean, L. Stejneger, and S. E'. Rathbun. 
Communications from Mr. William Brewster and Dr. Jonathan Dwight, Jr. were read, and five per- 
sons were proposed for membership, viz.. Miss E. E\ Kuhls, and Messrs. A. H. Snow, H. C. Ober- 
holser, R. H. Johnson, and C. H. Rose. Mr. W. K. Fisher was appointed chairman of the In- 
formation Committee. Mr. Emerson spoke on “The Identification of Birds in the Field,” and 
two papers were also presented one by Mr. Mailliard, “California Jays and Cats,” and one by 
Mrs. Florence Merriam Bailey, “A Dusky Grouse and her Brood in New Mexico.” The authors 
not being present the papers were read by the Secretary and by Mr. Fisher. Meeting adjourned to 
meet at San Anselmo, Sept. 10, 1904. 
September. — The September meeting was held at the residence of If. H. Sheldon, San 
Anselmo, Sept. lo. The small attendance was noticeable, only five members and two visitors 
being present. Mr. Grinnell occupied the chair in the absence of Mr. Taylor, Five new mem- 
l)ers were elected, as follows: Miss Elsa F. Kuhls, Messrs. A. H. Snow, H. C. Oberholser, R. H. 
Johnson, and C. H. Rose. Mr. J. Proctor was proposed for membership. Mr. Grinnell addressed 
the Club regarding the financial condition of The Condor. He informed the Club that it was in 
a most .‘satisfactory condition, and that the year would close with a small balance on hand. Mr. 
Johnson's paper “Notes on Unusual Nesting Sites of the Pacific Yellow-throat,” was read by Mr. 
('■rinnell, and Mr. Thompson spoke on “The .-Inatidae of Morro Bay.” The Club then ad- 
journed to meet in Oakland, Nov. 5. 1904. 
November. — The Club met Nov. 5 at the home of Miss Helen Swett, Oakland. Nineteen 
members and seven visitors were present, and President Taylor occupied the chair. The order of 
b isiness was reversed and the program was immediately proceeded to. Mr, Seale gave a most 
interesting address on the “Birds of the South Seas,” and Mr. Taylor read i\Ir. Silloway’s paper 
“Notes from Flathead 1904.” Business was then taken up, and Mr. J. W. Procter, Stanford Univer- 
sity, was elected to active membership). The following were proposed for membership: Messrs. 
11. -H. Filbert, vStanford University; P. J. F'air, Palo Alto; W. A. Bryan, Honolulu; E. vS. Currier, 
Tacoma, Washington; C. P. Smith, l^alo Alto; and Dr. E. A. Meariis, Washington, I). C. 
The following were nominated as officers for 1905: president, Joseph Mailliard; senior vice- 
president, Miss Helen Swett; junior vice-pres., J. O. Snyder; secretary, Charles vS. Thompson; 
treasurer, Joseph Grinnell. 
Mr. Fisher piroposed that the January meeting should be held at some restaurant in San 
Francisco, and the members present voted unanimously that the annual meeting should be held 
at such restaurant as should be decided upon by the committee appointed for that purpose by 
Pres. Taylor. The Club approved Mr. Fisher’s action in placing the magazines and books of the 
Club in the Barbara Jordan Ornithological Library at Stanford University. 
Adjourned to meet in San Francisco, January 14, 1905. 
Ci-i.iRLES S. Thompson, Secretary. 
