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 142 THE CONDOR  Vol. XIII USEFUL BIRDS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.--The insectivorous birds are treated anew in an illus- trated serial article beginning in the April 1911 issue (Vol. XIV No. 9, pp. 848-855)of the Jonr- nal of the Department of Agriculture of South Australia. The text is by Mr. A. G. Edquist and the colored plates are prepared by Mr. C. Wall. The author says "The importance of protecting the insectivorous species of our native birds becomes more apparent each year, with the increase of insect pests in our gardens and orchards. In order to assist in the identi- fication of those harmless and useful native birds which are protected by law, we publish in this issue colored plates and descriptions of six species, and the series will be continued in subsequent nmnbers of the Journal A list is given of the species included in the Bird Protection Act of 1900, as well as the species upon which open seasons are allowed, and of those that may be killed or taken at any time. The destruction of wading birds is de- plored as "it is the decimation of such birds which leads to the ever-increasing nmltitudes of crustaceans (crabs and yabbies) that destroy fish spawn and young fish hatching out in the Coorong and lakes at the Murray Mouth." The first installment of "Our Feathered Iriends ", as the article is entitled, treats the following species, Frogmouth (Podargus meralis), Mopoke (.dthene boobook), Diamond Bird (iardalolus strialus), ellow-rumpd Tomtit (tcanthiza chrysorrhoa), Red Warbler (.dcrocephalus auslralis), and Magpie Lark (Grallina auslralis). Brief notes on the gen- eral nature of the food of each species is given together with comments on scientific and com- mon names, appearance, habitat, nest, eggs and notes. Each species and its egg are illus- trated in color.--W. L. M. MINUTES or COOPER CLUB MEETINGS NORTHERN DIVISION APRIL--The April meeting of the Northern Division of the Club was held on the evening of April 22 in the Museum of Vertebrate Zool- ogy, Berkeley. The following members were present: H. C. Bryant, W. P. Taylor, O. Heinemann, E. W. Gifford, D. Brown, and H. S. Swarth. In the absence of the-president and vice-president, Mr. Bryant took the chair. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. The following applications for membership were presented: Herbert Parker, South Lancaster, Mass.; S.S. Visher, Forestburg, S. D.; L. H. Paul, Newark, N.Y.; M. S. Crosby, Rhinebeck, N.Y.; L. M. Terrill, Quebec, Canada; W. J. Brown, Quebec, Can- ada; A. H. Helme, Suffolk Co., N.Y.; C. M. Case, Hartford, Conn.; all presented by A. B. Howell; and L. Tremper, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Gurnie Wells, Santa Rosa, Cal., presented by W. Lee Chambers. The following were elected to membership in the Club: Elizabeth B. Davenport, J.F. Frazier, Roy Norris, S.S. Dickey, W. B. Mer- shon, F. O. Pilsbury, J. H. Trumbnll, A.D. DnBois, Rowena A. Clarke, F. H. Kennard, Juliette A. Owen, P. B. Philipp, Eunice E. Cadnc, J.P. Norris, Jr., W.J. Hoxie, J. M. Edson, Carl Mueller, Louise Kellogg, F. Ker- mode, F. H. B. Jordan, J. F. Stevens, H. J. Rust, W. T. Shaw. The amendments to the Constitution pro- posed by the Southern Division. were then taken up, and after discussion the committee n the Constitution was instructed to communi- cate to the Southern Division the views the northern members held on the subject, and was given power to act in the matter. Mr. M. S. 'Ray resigued from the committee, and was replaced by Mr. O. Heinemann. --H. S. SwaRTH, Secretary. SOUTHERN DIVISION APRIL--The April meeting of the Southern Division of the Cooper Club was held on Thursday evdning, April 27, 19ll, in the of- fice of H. J. Lelande, 246 Wilcox Building, Los, Angeles. The meeting was called to order by President Morcom, with the following members present: Messs. Willerr, Miller, Rich, Lamb, Alphonse Jay and'Lelande. On motion by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Lamb, and duly carried, Mr. Lelande was ap- pointed Secretary pro tern. The minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. The following applications for membership were presented: L. McI. Terrill, Westmont, Canada; William J. Brown, Westmont, Cana- da; Arthur H. Hehue, Miller Place, 'N. .; Clifford M. Case, Hartford, Conn.; Robert P. Shatpies, West Chester, Penn.; Dr. W. W. Arnold, Colorado Springs, Colo.; all presented by Mr. A. B. Howell; and Lauren Tremper, Philadelphia, Pa., presented by Mr. W. Lee Chambers. On motion by Mr. Willerr, seconded by Mr. Miller, and duly carried, the Secretary was in- strutted to cast the unanimous ballot of those present electing to active membership Messrs. Visher, Paul, Crosby, Parker, Edson, Hoxie, Norris, Caduc, Philipp, Kennard, Du Bols, Trumbull, Pilsbury, Mershon, Dickey, Norris, Frazier, Weed and Gardner, and the Misses Owen, Clarke and Davenport, whose names were presented at the March meeting. The minutes of the March meeting of the Northern Division were read and ordered filed. Also a communication from Mr. Grin-