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libraries have been thoroughly inspected and revised, worn-out material 

 replaced and many new and desirable books added. They will shortly be 

 ready to go out again for use in communities where library opportunities 

 are wanting or meagre. There is no charge for the use of these libraries. 

 Application should be made to Miss Alice G. Chandler, Lancaster, Mass. 



ANNUAL LECTURE COURSE 



Four lectures of surpassing interest were given in Tremont Temple 

 during February and March under the auspices of the Society. The lecturers 

 were Norman McClintock, Dallas Lore Sharp, William L. Finley and Clinton 

 G. Abbott. At each lecture Mr. Edward Avis gave a prelude of whistling 

 imitations, and slides representing the work of the Moose Hill Bird Sanctuary 

 were shown. The annual bird lectures have three valuable results — they 

 make the work of the Society widely known, they educate the public in a 

 knowledge of birds and bird protection, and they bring in a considerable 

 sum much needed for the support of the Society. 



BIRD DAY 



This year the Society combined its Annual Mass Meeting and Conven- 

 tion of Local Secretaries with its Bird Day Outing at the Sharon Sanctuary. 

 The meeting was held on May 17th, and though the weather was showery 

 and threatening, some two hundred visitors, members and friends gathered 

 at Moose Hill to explore, inspect and enjoy. Bird enthusiasts were present 

 from forty different cities and towns in Massachusetts, from New Hampshire, 

 Connecticut and New York City. Mr. Edward Avis entertained the company 

 with whistling and violin imitations of bird music. Mr. Edward Howe 

 Forbush, President of the Society, presided at the formal meeting of the 

 local secretaries and many interesting and instructive reports were made. 

 Forty-six different species of birds were observed on the grounds during 

 the bird walks. In the dooryard rose-breasted grosbeaks, some fifteen purple 

 finches and a white-crowned sparrow joined with other birds at the feeding 

 station in entertaining the visitors. These and other birds fed and sang 

 within a few feet of admiring throngs, adding greatly to the enjoyment of 

 a very interesting convention. The spacious home of Dr. George W. Field 

 was opened to the Society. The formal gathering was held there and re- 

 freshments were served under the direction of Mrs. Field. The meeting was 

 held at the height of the bird migration and was at once entertaining and 

 thoroughly instructive. 



SANCTUARY 



The Society continued its demonstration Bird Sanctuary at Moose Hill, 

 Sharon, finding it of increasing value. Superintendent Harry G. Higbee has 

 been constantly in attendance. During the year some 1400 visitors have been 

 entertained and instructed, the birds guarded and systematically studied. 

 Weekly reports have been made of conditions and are on file at the office. 

 An annual report of great interest is now in the hands of the Secretary 

 awaiting publication. Elsewhere in this Bulletin will be found some inter- 

 esting excerpts from this report. In addition to the v/ork for the Society 

 Mr. Higbee has been appointed a Deputy Warden by the State Division of 

 Fisheries and Game, Conservation Department, thus giving his authority 

 more force in guarding his region against depredation. The good will and 

 friendly assistance of the Division of Fisheries and Game toward the work 

 of our Society shown in many ways during the past year is greatly appre- 

 ciated by the Directors, 



