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birds and others which struggle along as best 

 they can in the woods and fields. It would seem 

 to be the duty of the people in every town where 

 deep snows prevail in winter, to see that their 

 own birds are provided for and not allowed to 

 starve; and it has been my experience that nice 

 people of all classes are of just one mind on this 

 subject. The only question which should be 

 raised at such a time is, "How shall we do it?" 

 If there is a really live, efficient bird club in the 

 town, it will answer this question promptly, 

 and if there are Boy Scouts in the neighborhood, 

 of course they will cooperate with enthusiasm. 

 If there is no such club, then one should be or- 

 ganized as soon as possible, and in the meantime 

 I will suggest a plan which has proved successful 

 in several different towns, and which may help 

 until a better one is thought out. 



First of all, two or three enthusiasts call a 

 meeting of all those interested in the welfare of 

 the wild birds. This is done through the local 

 paper, if there is one, or through the school- 

 children, or both, or in any other way which may 

 be convenient. A special effort is made to have 

 this meeting attended by the superintendent of 

 schools, and as many principals, teachers, and 

 ministers as possible; this tends to impress the 

 school-children and others with the dignity and 



