44 Bulletin 8 



Observations on the song sparrow preparatory to the issuing of a 

 monograph is the definite worlc assigned to the Club as a lohole for the 

 coming year. See plan. 



Persons receiving this Bulletin who are not already members of 

 the Bird Club may consider it an invitation to join. Names sent to 

 the secretary are voted upon at the Club's two regular meetings. The 

 regular dues of the Club are 50 cents yearly. By paying $10, one may 

 become a life member. 



The Summer meeting is to be held in Westhaven (near Rutland) 

 the second week in July. 



The design of the pin adopted by the Bird and Botanical Clubs is 

 a three-leaved clover in green enamel with V. B. C. in silver. The price 

 is 65 cents and it may be obtained of Mrs. W. B. Jolly, Berkshire, Vt., 

 or of Mrs. Nellie F. P"'lynn, 251 So. Willard St., Burlington, either in 

 pins or buttons. 



Migration blanks may be obtained of the Secretary. The in- 

 creased size of the Bulletin makes it imperative that dues be paid 

 promptly. Send to the Treasurer today. 



It is proposed to bring before the next Legislature the matter of 

 setting aside the State forests as bird and plant reservations. It is 

 hoped that this proposal will call forth united effort on the part of 

 the Bird Club toward its realization. 



Many are asking that the 1915 Bulletins of the Botanical and Bird 

 Clubs shall contain pictures of their presidents — Dr. Ezra Brainerd 

 and Dr. G. H. Perkins. 



Co-operation is asked on the part of every member of the Vermont 

 State Bird Club in carrying out its work for the coming year. 



NOTES 



The editor invites every member of the Club to send, at least, one 

 contribution to the department of "Notes" for the 1915 Bulletin. By 

 so doing you will help to make this one of its most interesting and 

 valuable features. Please send contributions before the mid-winter 

 meeting. 



O. P. Fullam, Westminster, voices an enthusiastic attitude towards 

 the Club in saying, "If you can see any place where I can help the 

 Bird Club, just put me in." 



