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— to shoot well — by killing every small, beneficial bird that 

 they can see." 



In Louisiana Mr. Andrew Allison reports much the same con- 

 dition of affairs as in Florida. A new bird and game law has 

 been passed, and he hopes to obtain the passing of still better 

 laws next year. 1 



Mrs. E. G. McCabe, of Atlanta, Georgia, has undertaken to 

 introduce the principles of the Audubon Societies during the 

 year, by interesting children in the study of birds and in distribut- 

 ing literature. Rev. H. E. Wheeler of Huntsville, Alabama, has 

 clone similar work but deplores the neglect of the birds in his State. 

 Miss Elizabeth J. Cummins has formed a branch of the Pennsyl- 

 vania Audubon Society at Wheeling, W. Va., and secured 61 

 members. 



In Tennessee, North and South Carolina, correspondence 

 shows that practically nothing has been done for bird protection, 

 though Mr. J. R. Lowry, principal of the North Knoxville School 

 (Tenn.) has undertaken to interest his teachers in the subject, 

 and Miss Merriam has done some work in South Carolina, as 

 already described. 



As showing what can be accomplished in the way of legislation 

 the report of Mr. F. C. Kirkwood, of the Maryland Fish and 

 Game Protective Association, is very encouraging. Heretofore 

 Robins, Flickers and Meadowlarks were lawful game birds but 

 in face of strong opposition they have now all been placed in the 

 protected list. Mr. Kirkwood writes: "This was one of the 

 hardest pills to swallow, for the rural population as well as a 

 great many city men ; still the law has in the main been observed. 

 As far as song birds are concerned, I consider them as numerous 

 as ever." Let us hope that similar reforms may be undertaken 

 in the States further south. 



Pacific Coast. 



From the Pacific coast we have only meagre reports. Mr. 



1 1 have been informed since this report was written that an Audubon 

 Society was organized during the year in New Orleans, but have no further 

 information of it. 



