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 Mar., t9ot [ THE CONDOR 57 igists desiring to visit the region for a week or more. The Club could select its site from the thousands of square miles of forest land, at such altitude as would prove most interesting for scientific work. Here a substantial, per- manent and entertaining camp could be estab- lished at small cost, and Club members and their friends when undecided as to their sum- mer's outing, would probably find the camp tenanted by varying numbers of their co- workers. The day when the ornithologist secludes himself is past. It is not presumptuous to say that the Cooper Ornithological Club has taught Californian workers the value of co-operation and fraternity. They appreciate now, more than ever before, the value of constantly and freely exchanging views with their co-workers. and it would seem that a summer camp would tend to still fnrther foster this spirit. Let the matter be agitated and if the members of the Club believe that such an innovation would be beneficial as well as enjoyable, the coming summer is none too soon to see the suggestion in effect. The attention of readers of THE CONDOR is called to the recent change in business man- agement. At the annual meetings of both Divisions of the Club, the former offices of business manager were abolished and the offices consolidated with that of editor. The change was deemed expedient in view of the volume of business now being handled by the Club, the intention being to centralize the xork. Under the new arrange- ment all dues, subscriptions and accounts are payable at the office of the editor. We are pleased to print in another column a communication from Dr. Henry B. Ward of Lincoln, Nebr. on the subject of tapeworms in birds, especially since Dr. Ward is a recognized authority in this line. We learn that under his direction parasites have been found in over lOO varieties of birds. The readers of THE CONDOR will be treated to a series of articles on Mexican birds during the present volume, the papers being from the pen of Mr. E. H. Skinner, whose two years residence in the state of Chiapas enabled him to gather much interesting data concerning native species. Mr. Skinner's contribution on the Giraud's Flycatcher in this issue opens the series, which promises to be of unusual interest. Club members so situated as to be unable to attend the meetings of either Division of the Club are referred to. the minutes of both Di- visions as they appear in THE CONDOR from month to month. In this way they may keep infcrmed of the work going on in the Club, which after all concerns the life and prosperity of the organization much more than the formal reading of papers at the meetings, The busi- ness sessions are the life of the Club; let the minutes of the meetings therefore be followed closely. OBITUARY. The following resolutions were passed by the Southern Division of the C. O. C. at its meeting held Jan. 26, t9ot: WHEREAS by the death of our esteemed fellow-member, A. L. Lapham, the Cooper Ornithological Club has lost an able and effici- ent member. and one of its devoted studentsof bird life, be it RESOLVED by the Club assembled that we extend our heart-felt sympathy to the mem- bers by his bereaved family, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of these resolutions be enrolled in the minutes of this meeting, that a copy be sent to the family of the de- ceased and that the same be published in THE CONDOR. A REQUEST FOR DISCARDED BIRDS' SKINS. A number of the teachers of Oakland and Alameda have formed a class for ornithological study but are greatly lacking in material for their work. AS all collectors have in hand discarded material, or that, which from one cause or another, is of small value to them, the favor is asked that they donate such material to help in the study before mentioned, as it will be of much value for that purpose. These specimens will be used by the teachers not only for their own personal study, but in teaching the children in their classes in school. Of course I will gladly be responsible for all expense incurred in sending such ma- terial, and will promptly refund the same. Please send to JOHN M. WILLARD, 2221 Elm St., Oakland Cal. AMONG OUR EXCHANGES. Reginald H. Howe Jr. and Glover M. Allen an- nounce a work on "The Birds of Massachusetts" to appear during the autumn of 19Ol. It is promised that the list will be complete in every detail. The Ohio State University 2Valuralisl is the title of a publication issued by the Biological Club of the University, with John H. Schaffner editor-in-chief. The initial number bears the date of November, is well printed and contains sixteen pages of interesting material bearing on zoology, botany and ethnology. The jonrnal announces itself as "devoted more especially to the natural history of Ohio." Subscription 50 cents per year. Wature Study is the title of a bright and interesting 16-page monthly journal issued by the Manchester (N.H.) Institute of Arts and Sciences, with Edward J. Burnham as editor. With the February issue this journal com- pletes its ninth number, and shows evidence of prosperity. The articles are both pop- ular and technical, covering the various branches of natural science, several interestin. g ornithological contributions being noted n the list. 50 cents a year.