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In expending this fund the Association plans to provide the 

 teachers, without expense to them, a number of publications op 

 bird study, including a complimentary subscription for one year 

 to the beautiful magazine "Bird-Lore," the usual cost of which is 

 one dollar. For the pupils a set of ten colored pictures of 

 American birds from original drawings made for the purpose 

 by the best artists in America, and also leaflets discussing the 

 habits and activities of the birds and an Audubon button are 

 supplied upon receipt of a fee which is merely nominal, and 

 which does not cover one-half the cost of publication. 



By this method of co-operation, the Association during the 

 school year of 1911-12 was able to supply material to teachers 

 which resulted in about thirty thousand children receiving syste- 

 matic instruction in bird study. This was all done in connec- 

 tion with their other school work, and did not interfere with the 

 regular school duties in the slightest. Teachers from all over 

 the country have written with the greatest enthusiasm of the 

 way in which this movement is being received by the pupils and 

 also by the parents. 



The following endorsement is given to the work by Hon. 

 P. P. Claxton, U. S. Commissioner of Education : 



"I consider the work of the Junior Audubon Classes very 

 important for both educational and economic results, and I con- 

 gratulate you upon the opportunity of extending it. The bird 

 clause in the Mosaic law ends with the words : 'That it mav be 

 well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.' The 

 principle still holds. I hope that through your efforts the Ameri- 

 can people may soon be better informed in regard to our wild 

 birds and their value."' 



All teachers interested in nature study are invited to write 

 to the address given below and make request for sample pictures, 

 buttons and literature, all of which will be gladly furnished upon 

 application. Correspondence should be addressed to T. Gilbert 

 Pearson. Secretary. 1974 Broadway, Xew York City. 



The editor takes pleasure in calling special attention to the 

 above. The Audubon Society is doing splendid work in protect- 

 ing our birds and stimulating kindlv interest in them. 



Mr. C. A. Stebbins, who has been connected with the Divi- 

 sion of Agricultural Education of the University of California 

 during the past two years and has given special attention to na- 

 ture-study and gardening in the elementary school, has resigned 



