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 :r90   THE CONDOR: Vol. XV as follows: Guy Love, Oberlin, Kansas; .L. Brooks, New Bedford, Massachusetts; and Paul L. Radir, Los Angeles. New names presented were: C. B. Lastreto, San Fran- cisco, and H. A. Edwards, Los Angeles, pro- posed by W. Lee Chambers; Prof. J W. Eggleston, Occidental College, Los Angeles, proposed by Dr. Esterly and Dr. Miller; Mr. W. C. Bradbury, Denver, Colorado, proposed by H. S. Swarth. The resignation of Mr. John J. Boyce was read and accepted. The secretary read a communication from Mr. W. Leon Dawson, giving a brief report of the progress made on the "Birds of Cali- fornia," and suggesting definite ways in which the promised co-operation of the Club in the production of the book would be helpful at the present time. After careful consideration and discussion of the questions involved,. the secretary was instructed to commumcate further with Mr. Dawson and with the North- ern Division, before any definite action be taken by the club. Mr. Chambers produced a periodical con- taining a short article (reprinted from the Detroit News Tribune) entitled "Henry Ford--'Savior of Birds'", which was read by the secretary. The motion was then passed that the secretary be instructed to write to Mr. Ford expressing the appreciation and commendation of the club for his generous support Of the VcLean migratory bird bill. During this meeting the members were as- sembled on Mr. Miller's broad, shady veran- da, directly on the brink of the Arroyo Se- co, with its profuse vegetation and abllndant bird life. A drinking fountain beside the porch was continually visited by birds dur- ing the afternoon, small flocks of Green- backed Goldfinches and an occasional Anna Hummingbird, Brown Towhee, and San Diego Wren appearing from time to time, while from a distance could be heard the call of the Val- ley Quail and the song of the Pasadena Thrasher. A rather abrupt cessation of the business before the meeting was caused by the appearance of refreshments, but it was late in the afternoon before the members finally disbanded. Toward the end of the meeting Mr. Daggett got in telephonic communica- tion with Mr. W. H. Osgood, of the Field Museum, who had but just arrived at the Ho- tel Alexandria, too late to make the long ride from town to where the meeting was be- ing held, but who might to this extent be con- sidered as in attendance. A vote of appreciation was tendered to M,. and Mrs. Miller for their most enjoyable hospitality. Adjourned.--H. S. SwARx, Sec- retary. NORXERN mvxSx0N M,Y.--The regular monthly meeting of the Northern Division of the Cooper Orni- thological Club was held at the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, Berkeley, California, un May 15, 1913, at 8 p.m. with President Car- riger in the chair and the following members present: Mrs. Burnham, the Misses Libby and Wythe, Dr. Burnham, and the Messrs. Bryant, Carriger, Finley, Grinnell, Heine- re. ann, Hunter, Storer, W. P. Taylor, and R. Wheeler. Mesdames Allen and Finley, Miss Wythe, and the Messrs. Parker, Rankin, and Sampson were present as visitors. For the convenience of some of those present the papers of the evening were placed first on: the program. Mr. J. S. Hunter of the California Fish and Game Commission spoke on the subject of "Game Conservation in California." He first outlined the organization of the Commission and mentioned briefly the work of the fish hatcheries and then spoke in detail of the efforts of the Commission to introduce ano propagate game birds. The work with the Ring-necked Pheasant has been' most suc- cessful, as colonies have become established in several parts of the state. With the Silver and Golden Pheasants and the Hungarian Partridge the work to date has not been suc- cessful. The Bob-white has become estab- lished in some localities, and it is now planned to introduce the Prairie Chicken. After cov- ering these matters Mr. Hunter went on to discuss the qualifications and work of the field deputies and gave some examples and statistics in regard to the violations of game laws. Mr. William L. Finley, now State Game Warden of Oregon, then spoke of the work of fish and game protection and propagation in that state. He dwelt on the problems of game conserva, tion, of the need of game refuges, and of the methods of enforcement of the game laws, pointing out that it is bet- ter, especially in the sparsely settled districts, to educate the people into obeying rather than enforcing obedience by arresting vio- lators. Oregon has recently adopted a new game code, enacted a no-sale-of-game bill, adopted a $25 alien's license, a trapper's license and other measures recommended by authorities in game conservation. After the speakers had concluded, the regu- lar business of the meeting was considered. The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved and the minutes of the South- 'ern Division for April were read. The fol- lowing were elected to membership:' E. P. Rankin, E1 Monte, Calif.; Geo. F. Sykes, Cor- vallis, Oregon; F. J. Smith, J. Bagley, and B. M. Marshall, Eureka, Calif.; E. A. Dial, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and E. E. [,usher, Van Nuys, Calif. New names were proposed for membership as follows: Amelia Sanborn Allen, Berkeley, Calif., proposed by J. Grin- nell; and from the Southern Division: H. C. Ohl, Los BanGs, Calif., proposed by H. C. Bryant. Mr. W. P. Taylor, Chairman of the Per- manent Committee on the Conservation of Wild Life, reported the results of the efforts of the California Associated Societies for the Conservation of Wild Life at the recent ses- sion of the California Legislature, which had just adjourned, and mentioned the bills which were up before Governor Johnson for his signature. Adj ourned.--TaAc I. S'ORR, Secretary.