VERMIN 141 



that bird-preservation and hawk-preservation are 

 synonymous terms. 



Properly understood and judiciously carried out, 

 man's dominion over the beasts of the field and the 

 fowls of the air is merciful as contrasted with that of 

 the struggle for existence and the survival of the fittest. 

 In the interests of the food-supplies of the nation, and 

 having regard to the pleasure and profit of mankind, it 

 is the duty of all to preserve birds and animals which 

 are useful by destroying those that prey upon them. 



