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and distribute gratuitously, a very interesting and val- 

 uable little pamphlet, which can be obtained by ad- 

 dressing the secretary, Mrs. Edward Robins, 114 South 

 21st St., Philadelphia, Pa. 



The good work of the Audubon Society has struck 

 a popular vein as is evidenced by the fact that within 

 a i)eriod of five montlis, from about the firs^t of -lanuarv 

 of the present year, over fourteen hundred ladies and 

 gentlemen have placed their names on the membership 

 rolls of the society. 



The earnest and commendable efforts of this society 

 cannot fail to do a vast amount of good, and all classes 

 of our citizens should aid in this new field of labor, 

 which, if carried to a successful end, will be of in- 

 calculable value to this and future generations. No 

 class of our citizens would derive greater benefits 

 from the protection of birds than the farmers and 

 fruit-growers. 



To successfully protect birds in this State it is 

 very essential to secure the hearty co-operation of the 

 farmers and the farmers' boys. 



Unfortunately, however, in some sections of Penn- 

 sylvania, different species of birds and mammals are 

 regarded with disfavor because of a lack of knowledge 

 of their beneficent services. When these mistaken 

 opinions are corrected and the praiseworthy aim of the 

 Audubon Society is thoroughly understood, I am satis- 

 fied that the farmers of this Commonwealth will ex- 

 tend such assistance that the professional hat-bird 

 hunter, snarer, and meat-hunter, will be forced to aban- 

 don their nefarious trade. 



With a view of giving a brief idea of the. magni- 

 tude of insect depredations throughout the United 

 States, a few paragraphs are added under the sub-head 

 "Insect Ravages." Such records should certainlv have 



