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and scientitic. One of the most noteworthy is by w. H. Fisher. on ‘Preserving Equi- libritlm hy the Use of One Wing.‘ All accompanying half-tone shows a House Finch balancing on a window»sil|. and. although independent action or each wing in Flight has long been more than suspected? it has remained for the camera, quicker tar than the human eye. to record the actual use of one wing. Amongthc longer articles are two annotated lists. one by M. L. Ray, on the Iantl birds of Lake Valley. California, the other hy R, E. Snotlgrass. on those of Central Washington' whilc J. I.. Bonhota writes on ‘ Bird 1V ration at some of the Bahama Ligllhllmlses.’ It may be said. in passing. that such photographs of scenery as nct‘oltl]>an)’ Mr. Ray's list are much to be commended. They are. in a way. far more instructive than merely views

of ne. s or eggs taken at such short range that no idea of the surrounding country can be gained.

John N. Clark. recently deceased. takes up 'Tlte Domestic Aﬁai s or Bolt-white.‘ anti in his pleasant style tells lls of a male bird that assumed all the responsibilities of incubation and suhsequent ‘nursery duties.’ whilst his nlatc, apparently, was leading about alt earlier brood. The food. rather than the ‘ Fond Habits of some West In- dian Birds,‘ is distu setl by B. T. Bow- dish H. W. Henshatv writes on the 'Oct‘llrrence of the Emperor Goose in Hawaii.’ and the systematist may feast upon ‘A Review of the Genus Catherpes.’ hy H. C. Oberholstr. In the department of General Notes we are glad to learn that the supposed bill of a Tern found in an ancient shell—heap proved to he a spine of the dogﬁsh, and commend Dr. Townsend for his conservatism, Prospective contrib- utors to the pages of the ‘Auk‘ will do well to read on p. 234 “Some Suggestions,‘ lest they reel aggrieved if their MSS. are returned to them.7]. D.. Jr.

Wll.sm’ BULLE'rls *No. 42 of ‘Wilson Bulletin ‘ is the initial number of Volume interest. The

the Bulletin shows that the management is wide awake

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anti ready to make any change in detail that may improve its appearance or add to the value oi the contents. The editor states that the chapter. by unanimous con~ sent, will be reorganized under the name of the Wilson Ornithological Club. As heretofore, it will remain a corresponding organization, but may at any time hold annual meetings when such a course seems feasible. The principal function of the Club will continue to be the study of the life-histories of birds. but members have very wisely decided to use specimens when- ever such a course would add to the value of their investigations. They expect to exert all their inﬂuence toward policy of protection everywhere and at all times.

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This expression of policy is com- mendable. as it tends to show that the Club is composed of material that will not tolerate the prostitution of ornithological science by maudlin sentimentality.

The following are the titles of the leading papers: ‘Notes on the Leucostictes.’ P. M. Silloway; 'The Best Place of All.‘ Rehecca M. Leete (this article describes a favorite resort for bird observations near her homel; ‘ The Motacillidre of Germany,’ W. F. Henninger; “The Yellow-throated Vireo.‘ j. Warren Jacobs; ‘Notes on the Winter Birds of Wayne county. Mich.,’ B. H, Swales; ' A Few Additional Noteson the Flicker.‘ F. L. Burns: ‘ The New Year‘s Day Bird Census,‘ Lynds Jones. Alex. W. Blain. Jr.. desires information of any sort concerning the Great Blue Heron. and Lynds )ones wants the same character of material on the Mourning Dove. This data is to be used in the preparation of

Book News

The Superintendent of Public Education of the State of Wisconsin issues. as usual, an elaborate Arbor and Bird Day Annualt

Leaﬂet No. 30 of the Home Natul — Study Course, of the College of Agriculture, of Cornell University. is in part devoted to the Woodpeckers. It is edited by Mrs. Anna Botsford Coinstoek. and illustrated by ﬁgures of the Downy Woodpecker and the Yellolv»hellied Sapsuckcr by Fuertes.