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name and seal of the individual societies. If one of the larger 

 societies would take the matter up. arrangements could no doubt 

 be made with a publisher and the support of all the other soci- 

 eties secured. 



(2.) The need of a cheap monthly magazine devoted to pop- 

 ular ornithology which could serve as an organ for the various 

 Audubon societies and keep the members in touch with their 

 work. All societies which have reached a membership of several 

 thousand realize that it is impossible to communicate with their 

 members more than once or twice a year, owing to the cost of 

 postage, and the success of the societies depends largely upon 

 keeping in communication with their members. 1 



(3.) The need of assistance from all true ornithologists in 

 guiding beginners to the proper fields of ornithological research, 

 in discouraging collecting by those who are not contributing to 

 the advancement of the science, and especially in the suppression 

 of the trade in birds' eggs. 



(4.) The earnest effort of all bird protective associations and 

 members of the Union, in bringing about a better regard for our 

 birds in the South and West. 



Respectfully submitted, 



WITHER STONE, 



Chairman. 



1 Since this was written, I have learned that a bi-monthly magazine of 

 ornithology, to be railed 'Bird-Lore' has been established under the 

 editorship of Mr. Frank M. Chapman. This journal will be the official organ 

 of the Audubon Societies, and the first number, which will be issued in Feb- 

 ruary, will contain reports of their work for the year. 



