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birds as before, or to disturb the nests. It seems that a greater effort should 

 be made to encourage the organization of Audubon Societies in all schools, 

 for when we have taught the children to love the birds we have done much 

 toward accomplishing that for which the Society exists." — Miss JESSIE L. 

 Whitman, Secretary. 



Missouri. — "I venture to state, without fear of contradiction, that no 

 law has been enacted in this state, within recent years, which has received 

 more favorable comment than the present bird, game and fish law. Its 

 fearless and impartial enforcement has caused a marked increase of wild 

 life. This convincing illustration has created favorable sentiment for bird 

 protection even amongst those who, in former years, looked upon the 

 enforcement of game laws as an infringement upon their rights and habits." 

 — August Reese, Secretary. 



Nebraska. — ' The Nebraska Audubon Society is still in existence and 

 hopeful, though I regret there is so little to report. Work among the 

 children is most gratifying, and with them has been our chief efforts. Every 

 year their sympathy is deeper, and their interest keener in bird life. There 

 have been fewer cases of cruelty to birds reported this year than in any year 

 in five. You ask if I have observed an increase in public sentiment for the 

 protection of birds. Emphatically, yes. However, I have one painful obser- 

 vation to make: The sad story of the White Heron, no matter how often 

 repeated, seems to affect but little the demand for the aigrette of that 

 unhappy bird."— Miss Joy M. Higgins, Secretary. 



New Hampshire. — " The work of our branch societies follows princi- 

 pally educational lines. The systematic observation and study of birds is 

 maintained through the season, and discussions are held and papers read at 

 the regular meetings. The field days have proved occasions of great pleasure 

 and profit. Occasionally activities have taken a more aggressive form. Cases 

 of violation of the state bird laws have been followed up, with the aid of 

 the Fish and Game Commission, convictions secured and fines imposed. In 

 past years much of the trouble has been caused by unlicensed taxidermists. 

 To the best of our knowledge and belief, their operations have been finally 

 checked. Many warnings for first offences have been given, and warning 

 posters have been supplied to persons requesting them. 



" The circulation of our literature and that of the National Association 

 has been continued. It is encouraging to note a marked increase in the 

 demand for the Educational Leaflets. Requests for them have come from 

 women's clubs, where such material is used in the preparation of papers, 

 from teachers, from granges, and from private individuals. 



"A little circulating library of popular and instructive books on birds 



