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in full for distribution throughout the State, and expects during 

 the coming year to establish a large number of local societies, 

 particular efforts being made to enlist the school children." 



Washington. Legislation. — During the 1903 session of the 

 legislature the A. O. U. model law was adopted. The next ses- 

 sion of the legislature will be held in 1905. 



Warden system. — No wardens were employed by the Thayer 

 Fund. 



Audubon work. — There is no society at present organized in 

 the State, although inquiries have been made by persons interested 

 in bird protection work in the schools which may result in one 

 being formed at no very distant day. 



West Virginia. Legislation. — The present law is somewhat 

 uncertain in its terms, but until the adoption of the A. O. U. 

 model law can be secured, it will protect the valuable birds of 

 the State, if it is properly enforced. The next session of the 

 legislature will be held in 1905. 



Warden system. — No wardens were employed by the Thayer 

 Fund, 



Audubon 7vork. — There is no society of this name in the State, 

 although the West Virginia State Protective Association is 

 reported to be doing an excellent and aggressive work ; it has 

 not as yet become affiliated with the National Committee. 



Wisconsin. — Legislation. — No change was made in the law; 

 the A. O. U. model law is in force. The next session of the legis- 

 lature will be held in 1905. 



Warden system. — No wardens were employed by the Thayer 

 Fund. 



Audubon work. — The Secretary reports as follows : " During 

 the year our Society has conducted the usual bird-study classes ; 

 the publication of its monthly magazine, 'By the Wayside,' has 

 been continued, as has the circulation of the Society's slides and 

 lecture; and the signing of an Audubon pledge by 1260 children 

 in our public schools has been secured. 



"The only work at present planned for the coming year is that 

 of getting new lectures to send out with our slides. The school 

 children are now so interested in birds that it no longer seems 

 necessary to offer prizes for essays on birds. A milliner recently 



