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and was well and vigorous in the morning, when it was taken to 

 Pond Cove and liberated. It struck out for deep water where the 

 waves were rolling high and was soon engulfed by the boiling surf. 

 It did not mind this in the least, and invariably came out of the big 

 waves into the comparatively smooth water beyond, very much as if 

 it enjoyed the commotion. The last seen of it, the bird was riding 

 calmly on the billows, rising and falling with rythmic motion, fully 

 at home in its proper element. The same storm also blew a Dove- 

 kie six or seven miles inland to Westbrook, where it was shown to 

 Mr. Arthur H. Norton and fully identified. This l)ird died soon 

 after it was picked up. 



The size of the June Journal will depend largely on the fresh 

 interest which may be awakened by the present issue in a new 

 and enlarged form. If sufficient effort is made, the membership of 

 the Maine Ornithological Society can be doubled. Kach member 

 should secure at least one friend for membership. One dollar pays 

 the year's dues and entitles the member to the Journal without 

 extra cost for a year. Every man, woman or child who is inter- 

 ested in the study and protection of birds should identify himself 

 with the Maine society. Let us all take hold and build up our 

 organization, thereby enabling the publication of a large and credit- 

 able Journal. 



We desire to call special attention to the advertisement of 

 lyoring. Short & Harmon, published in this issue and paid for at 

 liberal rates. This firm is able to supply at a reasonable price any 

 book on birds or flowers that is published. Persons living in 

 remote parts of the State may order what they need, with full con- 

 fidence that they will get the full value of their, money promptly. 



The design which appears on the cover of this number was 

 made without charge by Mr. Walter H. Rich, of Portland, and is 

 nearly the same that was submitted to the society for an emblem. 

 As soon as the official emblem is adopted it will be put in place of 

 the one herewith printed. The half-tone engraving was made by 

 the Portland Advertiser for the society free of charge. 



