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have been manufactured to the extent of 300,000 sets, and the present 

 demands for material would seem to indicate that there will be calls for 

 this great stock of bird literature before the schools close next June. 

 To those actively engaged in the handling of this important phase of the 

 Association's activities it is a source of unending regret that sufficient funds 

 are not in hand to push this organization among the children to the 

 maximum extent. 



We have the experience, the organization, the good will of the school 

 authorities, and the enthusiasm of the children sufficient to enroll one million 

 or perhaps two million annually if we could only meet the necessary 50 per 

 cent of the expense. The children's fees, it will be remembered, cover the 

 remainder of the cost. 



In the work of placing the subject before the teachers of the country and 

 in the distribution of the hterature, the Association has enjoyed, as heretofore, 

 the active cooperation of a number of the State Audubon Societies and local 

 affihated organizations. Some, also, have aided financially. For example, 

 the Bird Club of Long Island supphed funds sufficient to pay 70 per cent of 

 the entire expense of employing Mrs. Mary S. Sage as a lecturer in the schools 

 of Long Island throughout the year, and in supplying the Island children with 

 literature. The Massachusetts Audubon Society has contributed generously. 

 In Oregon, Indiana, and some other places, literature has been distributed by 

 the State Societies, which also bore the expense of the necessary clerical assis- 

 tance and postage. The New Jersey Audubon Society again cooperated in 

 the Junior organization work in that state. Many others have provided 

 speakers to go into the schools and present the subject. The organized co- 

 operative work of various societies and clubs is constantly increasing, with 

 good results to the cause. 



The following table shows the distribution of the Junior Clubs in the 

 various states and Canada during the school year ending June i, 192 1. 



ANNUAL SUMMARY OF JUNIOR AUDUBON CLUBS AND MEMBERS 

 UNDER THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL FUND 



Summary Ending June 1, 1921 



States Clubs Members States Clubs Members 



Alabama 12 559 Georgia 18 856 



Arizona 4 219 Idaho 10 41 2 



Arkansas 18 738 Illinois 320 i3j457 



California 142 5,862 Indiana 181 6,700 



Colorado 51 2,301 Iowa 123 4,106 



Connecticut 184 6,977 Kansas 44 i,543 



Delaware 38 1,552 Kentucky 25 1,023 



District of Columbia 2 50 Louisiana 7 219 



Florida 176 5,963 Maine 42 i,47i 



