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thread. To make this frame, twist two pieces of annealed wire, painted 
brown, into the shape of a letter X. About midway from the point 
of intersection and the end of the arm, bend the wires upward at right 
angles. Now take the fine hair or thread wire and wind it about the 
four horizontal arms of the frame until its bottom looks like a spider’s 
web; place the nest in this half-formed basket, bend the upright wires 
inward or outward as the case requires, and continue winding until 
the nest is bound firmly. The size of the frame and the wire used in 
its construction may be varied to suit the nest. 
References 
1891. Hornaday, W. T., Taxidermy and Zoological Collecting, 
8 vo., 362 pp., ills. (Scribners). — 1898. Rowley, J., The Art of Taxidermy, 
12mo., 244 pp., ills. (Appleton.) 
American Ornithological Societies 
The bird student, particularly if, as so often happens, he be isolated 
from others of kindred tastes, should, if possible, affiliate himself with 
one or more of the ornithological societies in this country. In any event, 
he should aim to secure election to Associate Membership in the Amer- 
ican Ornithologists’ Union, not alone because this is the first step 
toward becoming a Fellow in this organization, “the highest honor to 
which an American ornithologist can attain,” but also because he will 
be brought into communication with the leading bird students of this 
country, who, he may be assured, will never fail to respond to his 
requests for information or advice. A list of the principal ornithological 
societies together with one of their official organs is therefore appended. 
American Ornithologists’ Union. — Founded 1884. This is the lead- 
ing as well as the largest ornithological organization in the country. 
Membership is divided into the following classes: Fellows (limited to 
50, contains* 49), Honorary Fellows (limited to 25, contains 12), 
Corresponding Fellows (limited to 100, contains 61), Members (limited 
to 100, contains 79), Associates (unlimited' in number, contains 738). 
All bird students are eligible as candidates for election to associate 
membership. Annual Congresses are held, usually in November, in 
Washington, Philadelphia, New York, or Cambridge. 
Official organ, The Auk ; free to all members. Address, American 
Ornithologists’ Union, care of the American Museum of Natural 
History, New York City, N. Y. (For a history of the Union, see J. A. 
Allen in Bird-Lore , 1899, pp. 143-148.) 
Delaware Valley Ornithological Club. — Founded, 1890. Organ, 
Cassinia , published annually. Address, care of the Academy of Natural 
Sciences, Philadelphia, Penna. (For a history of the Club, see S. N. 
Rhoads in Bird-Lore , 1902, pp. 57-61.) 
*January, 1911. 
