M ont hi y Bulletin 3 



REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS. 



The Directors of the Massachusetts Audubon Society submit the fol- 

 lowing Report. We feel that the year 1921 has been a successful one in 

 our work, which has been pressed energetically. Especially is this true of 

 its educational side, in which Ave feel lies its greatest value to the com- 

 munity. More than one hundred thousand pieces of mail have gone out 

 from the office carrying this educational message throughout the year, in 

 addition to the regular correspondence. Inquiries of all sorts concerning 

 birds form the bulk of the daily mail of the Society. These come in 

 increasing numbers, not only from our own State but from all over the 

 country. An average of twenty letters a day on such topics are answered. 

 In addition people come personally in increasing numbers to the office for 

 the advice and assistance in bird-protection matters which we are always 

 glad to give them. During the year we have added 498 Sustaining Members 

 and 30 Life Members. This is an encouraging increase in membership. 



BULLETIN 



As usual ten numbers of the Bulletin have been printed, the edition 

 being increased to 4500 monthly. The interest taken by members in the 

 Bulletin is very gratifying. Interesting notes on personal experiences and 

 valuable articles on birds being contributed to practically every number. 

 The editors wish to thank their contributors for this interest shown. They 

 feel that it makes the Bulletin of increased value to its readers and will 

 be glad at any time to receive such communications. With the November 

 issue the Bulletin opened its pages to advertisers with excellent results. 



BIRD CHARTS 



In spite of the increased price of the Charts, their sale has increased. 

 Their use is becoming universal throughout the country. Orders have been 

 filled from 142 cities and towns, representing 32 States outside of New 

 England. Printed matter explaining the Charts has been sent to every 

 school superintendent, public library and public museum in the country, 

 to all summer camps, summer schools and various other educational organ- 

 izations, and we daily fill orders foi them which often bring requests for 

 other bird-protection publications or material. 



CALENDARS 



The Audubon Bird Calendar, published annually, has had another suc- 

 cessful year, and we feel that its message has been carried to a very wide 

 constituency of bird lovers. Favorable comments on its usefulness and 

 attractiveness are frequently received, not only from members of the Society 

 but from many others interested in birds. 



CLOTH POSTERS 



During the year 4500 cloth posters have been distributed, reaching 

 nearlv every section in Massachusetts. The use of these posters is not 

 confined to members, but anyone interested in caring for the birds on his 

 property is earnestly requested to communicate with the Society. A half- 

 dozen are furnished free and larger quantities will be supplied at the cost 

 of printing — five cents each. 



