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CONSERVATION. 



The Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. Grant, spent 

 the summer on the western coast organizing the "Save the Red- 

 woods League," which has for its purpose, the preservation of 

 the giant Redwoods from destruction. 



This campaign has proved most successful and the details 

 were set forth in the September Bulletin of the Society. Seven 

 thousand five hundred copies of this Bulletin were printed 

 for distribution and have been sent to all members of Congress, 

 and the Legislatures of various West Coast states. 



The Bulletin has proved of great service in arousing 

 public interest and is to be regarded as the Society's contribu- 

 tion toward the preservation of our forests. The results ob- 

 tained from the relatively small expenditure involved show what 

 easily could be done elsewhere if the Society were financially 

 strong. The nation-wide character of the Society is becoming 

 recognized and will become more and more conspicuous in the 

 future. As soon as we are in a position to take up scientific 

 work on a large scale the Society will acquire not only national 

 but an international status. 



BRONX PARKWAY COMMISSION. 



Great progress was made during the year in this important 

 work, and with the full support and assistance of the city the 

 Commission is prepared to push toward an early completion 

 of the driveway. The river itself is now safe from pollution. 



receptions. 



Annual Dinner. — The Eleventh Annual Dinner was given 

 through the courtesy of Mr. Watson B. Dickerman at the Metro- 

 politan Club on December 26, 1919. 



Reception at the Aquariinn. — The Annual Reception to the 

 members of the Society was held at the Aquarium on Monday eve- 

 ning, May 12, 1919. About 406 members and their guests at- 

 tended this function, M^hile the members of the Board of Manag- 

 ers and their wives acted as Reception Committee. 



