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First Book of the Birds of Oregon and Washington,' to whose enthusiasm 

 and unselfish devotion to the cause the bird -lovers of this region owe so 

 much, was a noteworthy event in the early part of the year; his interest in 

 the work led him to make the long journey across the continent from his 

 home in Rockland, Mass., in compliance with the wishes of the bird clubs 

 of the Pacific northwest. His stereopticon lecture, illustrated by the mar- 

 velous and beautiful colored studies of birds by Louis Agassiz Fuertes, was 

 a source of intense enjoyment to all who had the privilege of listening to it. 

 "Bird protection has not been neglected, although there is urgent need 

 of greater facilities for guarding that vast uninhabited territory in southern 



ARCH ROCKS, COAST OF OREGON 



Photographed by Finley and Bohlman 



Oregon, the lake-lands, where thousands of beautiful Grebes and other 

 water birds breed. Through the efiforts of our local bird men the interest of 

 the state was aroused, to the extent of contributing the services of a game 

 warden, making two altogether, for the enforcement of our new law in 

 southern Oregon. The National Association furnished printed notices 

 warning the public of the penalties attached to infringement of our law. 

 These have been distributed throughout the state. 



"Our State Audubon Society has met with a sad loss in the sudden 

 death, by drowning, of our corresponding secretary, Mr. Brugger. Our 

 president, A. W. Anthony, has been in Alaska for several months past, and 

 will probably remain there this winter. For this reason the report now 



