3i8 Bird -Lore 



am pleased to sa\' it has done wonders. Since this organization has been formed, 

 I find that the children, in many instances, are well posted on bird life, habits, 

 etc. Our president, Mr. W. Leon Dawson, is constantly working in the field, 

 both in research and educational lines, and I, as secretary of this Association, 

 look forward to a prosperous year for 1909. — H. Rief, Secretary. 



Wisconsin. — The Audubon work in this state, for which the Wisconsin 

 Audubon Society stands responsible, is progressing well. Through the general 

 interest and assistance of the state newspapers, its purpose and labors are be- 

 coming widely known, and the numl^er of its loyal friends and co-workers is 

 increasing steadily. 



During the past year, hundreds of Audubon Leaflets have been distributed 

 among the public libraries and among educators and others in a position to aid. 



Other helpful literature has also been widely circulated. The circulation 

 of 'By-the- Wayside,' the official organ of the Wisconsin and Illinois Societies, 

 so ably edited by IMr. Thomas R. ^Slaybe, secretary of the Children's Department, 

 has also been slightly increased. 



The Society's libraries of bird books and stereopticon lectures have been 

 in frequent demand. The State Game Warden's office, with which the Society 

 is acting in full accord, has succeeded in bringing to justice a considerable number 

 of persons guilty of wantonly destroying bird life. 



Correspondence has been conducted with Audubon Societies and unattached 

 workers in other states, and the interest in the protection of bird and animal life 

 thus assisted. 



In the State Historical Museum, at Madison, a bulletin-board, giving infor- 

 mation of the Audubon work, has been erected, and by this means the Society's 

 work is brought to the notice of thousands of visitors. 



Teachers' institutes and other gatherings have also been addressed by various 

 members. 



The annual meetings of the Society was held at Madison, on the evening of 

 May 29. 



Dr. R. H. Dennison was elected president, and Mr. Charles E. Brown secre- 

 tary and treasurer for the ensuing year. Mrs. Joseph Zastraw and Mrs. R. G. 

 Thwaites were chosen vice-presidents. Mr. Thomas R. Maybe will continue 

 in charge of the Children's Department. — Ch.'^rles E. Brown, Secretary. 



