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satrapa olivaceus was collected, this constitut- 
ing the southernmost breeding record for Cal- 
ifornia. Forty-eight species are believed to be 
permanently resident, sixty-eight species sum- 
mer visitants, and twenty-three transients 
only. 
The avifauna of the San Bernardino moun- 
tains “in common with that of the other high 
mountains of southern California, bears closest 
resemblance to that of the Sierra Nevada of 
east central California. A tendency toward 
increase in size of such San Bernardino species 
as are subject to geographical variation is quite 
noticeable; so that in certain cases, such as the 
hermit thrush and creeper, the San Bernardino 
birds are somewhat intermediate in the direc- 
tion of the Rocky Mountain races. Other 
species, like the Stephens fox sparrow and 
gray flycatcher, show large size, but are with- 
out parallels in the Rocky Mountain region. 
With variable birds in the mountain systems 
of California, there seems to be a general in- 
crease in size from the north towards the south, 
a reversal of the case on the Atlantic coast.” 
Numerous half-tones illustrating the region 
and its characteristic trees and shrubs add 
greatly to the interest and value of the paper. 
Few regions offer such opportunities as the 
western United States for the kind of research 
of which “The Biota of the San Bernardino 
Mountains” is a good example. Americans 
have not been loath to take advantage of these 
opportunities, and it is safe to say also that the 
results thus far obtained have fully justified 
the labor. There is much more to do, and the 
watchword should be quality rather than quan- 
tity. We can well afford to make each contri- 
bution a careful and well-matured one. The 
present report certainly fulfils all these re- 
quirements and is a most excellent piece of 
work. Frankly, however, the reviewer can 
not wholly reconcile himself to the title, the 
neologistic tendency of which is somewhat 
academic. — W. K. Fisher. 
MINUTES OF COOPER CLUB MEETINGS 
northern division 
December. — The December meeting of the 
Cooper Ornithological Club was held at the 
home of Walter K. Fisher, Palo Alto, Califor- 
nia, on the evening of December 12, 1908. 
There were present: F. W. Weymouth, J. 
Dixon, W. P. Taylor, C. H. Richardson, J. 
Grinnell, J. O. Snyder, li. Heller, J. R. Pem- 
berton, Chase Littlejohn, H. W. Carriger, 
Walter Fisher, H. S. Swarth, W. O. Emerson, 
J. S. Hunter and S. S. Berry. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were 
read. On motion of Mr. Carriger the date of 
the next meeting was changed in the minutes 
from December 19 to December 12, in order 
that the present meeting might be a regular 
one. Motion carried and the minutes changed. 
Otherwise minutes approved as read. Secre- 
tary was instructed to cast the ballot for F. 
Hanford and S. G. Jewett, anil in accordance 
they were elected to membership. 
The motion was made by Grinnell that all 
exchanges received by the Business Manager 
of The Condor be retained by him for his 
personal use. Seconded by Richardson. 
After considerable discussion by Grinnell, 
Fisher, Emerson and Hunter, the motion was 
carried. 
It was reported that Lee Chambers was in 
charge of the publication of Avifauna No. 5, 
and that the work was progressing rapidly. 
Two hundred dollars had already been raised. 
Grinnell moved that the Ten- Year Index of 
The Condor be made Avifauna No. 6; sec- 
onded by Snyder. Carried and so ordered. 
Moved by Grinnell that the nominations for 
Business Manager be opened. It was ex- 
plained that Mr. Law had made arrangements 
whereby he could take charge and would with- 
draw his resignation. Mr. Law was nominated 
by Grinnell, seconded by Pemberton. 
Air. Grinnell moved that the Constitution be 
amended so as to create the office of Assistant 
Business Manager. Carried and so ordered. 
Fisher suggested that the annual Club din- 
ner be held on the evening of January 16. He 
stated that he would make arrangements and 
would inform the members. 
After the business meeting talks were made 
by Mr. Dixon on the second Alexander Expe- 
dition to Alaska, and by Mr. Richardson on 
the birds of the region near Mecca, California. 
During the discussion of the talks refresh- 
ments were partaken of. The meeting ad- 
journed about 1 a. m., and was decidedly one of 
the most enjoyable that the Northern Division 
has had for years. 
J. S. Hunter, Secretary. 
January. — The January meeting of the 
Cooper Ornithological Club was held in the 
rooms of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce 
on the evening of January 9, 1909, President 
D’ Evelyn in the chair. Fourteen other mem- 
bers were present. Minutes of the December 
meeting were read and approved. 
A letter was read by Mr. Emerson from Dr. 
Palmer regarding the proposed changes in the 
State Game law, particularly regarding the ex- 
tending of the open season for ducks. Mr. 
Palmer asked that the Club oppose any meas- 
ure of the sort. Mr. Emerson was appointed 
a committee of one to keep in touch with Sac- 
ramento and report any changes that are to be 
made in the present laws. 
Dr. D' Evelyn spoke concerning the change 
