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carriers. Of course a small fund must be raised for the carrying on of so 

 extensive an enterprise; but, when it is known that contributions of grain 

 and mill-sweepings are even more acceptable than money, the material will 

 not be lacking. 



Then, when one village tries this experiment and enthusiasm is kindled, 

 another is sure to follow, like the leaf fire that runs along the fences in au- 

 tumn until all the country-side seems bound by it. In due time, the 

 whole country might be joined by a chain of stations for food and shelter, 

 if each society for bird protection will not only lend a hand, but stretch 

 it far out toward its remote neighbors. 



'CLEARING UF' 



A disastrous proceeding for summer, as well as for winter birds 

 Photographed by A. C. Dike, Bristol, Vt. 



