Reports of State Societies and Bird Clubs 377 



Valentine's Day, each week we published in the papers short articles calling 

 attention to the spring migrants as they appeared. From March 29 to June 4, 

 a period when bird-life is at its best, we had on our schedule eighteen field- 

 trips. Ten of these were the early Tuesday morning hikes. In April, there 

 were two half-day trips on Tuesday mornings and two, also, on Saturday 

 mornings — these last for the convenience of those who were in school on 

 Tuesday. 



Two Tuesday morning trips were arranged for those who wished to study 

 trees and two Saturday afternoons were given to wild flowers. At other times, 

 a flower division was formed to meet the demand. Saturday afternoon, April 

 30, about fifty members enjoyed a trip to the State Game Experiment Station 

 at Deer's Mill. We had another bird-house competition for the school children 

 in March, in which many of the boys participated. The boxes were on ex- 

 hibition in the assembly hall of the high school, and the presentation of prizes 

 followed an illustrated lecture. This year the prizes were bird-books. Our 

 Club furnished several illustrated lectures for the school children during the 

 spring months. We also secured some of the Finley motion pictures for them. 



About February 20, a copy of our 'Spring Program,' including evening 

 meetings and field-trips, was sent to all the members and to about 200 other 

 persons who are interested in some form of outdoor life. The program was 

 also printed in the daily papers. These are some of the means we have em- 

 ployed to keep the cause of conservation of bird-life and plant-life before the 

 minds of the people. Our membership has increased about 50 per cent, but, 

 like many other Audubon Clubs, we have had difficulty in finding dependable 

 workers. We find that members want to be entertained and hesitate to assume 

 responsibiHty. — (Mrs.) Donaldson Bodine, Secretary. 



Cumberland County (Maine) Audubon Society. — Bird Day we celebrated 

 appropriately, and some of the members of the Society gave instructive lectures 

 in the schools. Several field-trips have been taken and bird-boxes were estab- 

 Ushed at Westbrook Seminary, South Portland woods, and at Riverton. Our 

 library has increased in books and pamphlets, which we have loaned to both 

 members and non-members. Several Bird-Lores have been subscribed to by 

 individuals and after being read have been placed in the schools. 



We have sent several important letters to Senators, other societies, and 

 influential groups, advocating measures which have seemed desirable, for we 

 believe there is strength in numbers when all pull together. We have been 

 especially fortunate in securing Herbert K. Job, who lectured before the pupils 

 of the city, and Dr. May, who spoke at an open forum meeting. Our member- 

 ship has materially increased and we have a fine working force for the new 

 year. — (Miss) Amy P. Wiswell, Secretary. 



