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with Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Cliapman, Mr. Underwood antl Mr. Job, as lecturers. — 

 Miss Jessie E. Kimb.m.l, Secretury. 



Maryland. — Since the report of iqoS, there have ])cvn no new legal enact- 

 ments. 



It is the ambition of the bird-lovers of Mar\ land to have the model law passed, 

 and to that end they work through educational methods. One great source of 

 encouragement is the fact that it is now the exception, where it was once the rule, 

 to see children on the countr\- roads hurling stones at birds or robbing nests. 

 These children will one day make the laws of Maryland; so good laws should 

 evolve as naturally as fine fruit on a healthy tree. 



It is saddening, however, to witness so little diminution in the wearing of the 

 aigrette plumes; but we must remember that the progress of any permanent re- 

 form has never been a steady onrush; but, like the incoming tide, there is always 

 a rolling backward — a series of retreats — to gain greater momentum for the next 

 forward movement. Apparent retreat frequently precedes final success. 



The passing of this cruel slaughter for the gratification of personal vanity will 

 surely result, if every earnest woman will endeavor in a tactful wa\- to influence 

 her personal friends. 



One of the prominent Woman's Clubs of the state is taking at this time a 

 special interest in bird stud}'. Each one of these women touches the lives of many 

 others; so by simple, natural and yet powerful means will true reform be ulti- 

 mately accomplished. — Minna D. Starr, Secretary. 



Michigan. — The work of the past year has been carried on mainly in the 

 schools. We have been obliged to leave the enforcement of the law almost wholly 

 to the game warden. The State Game Warden, Charles Pierce, has improved 

 matters materially, although pot-hunting is still common. He has shown a will- 

 ingness to cooperate with the Audubon and other protective Societies. The Audu- 

 bonists joined with the Michigan Association in endorsing the bill prepared by 

 the Association. This proposed bill provided for the abolishment of spring shoot- 

 ing, as w'ell as a state license for hunters, which would have increased the revenue 

 of the game warden and supplied him with sufficient deputies to carry out the 

 law. 



There was opposition from the sportsmen of the western i)ortion of the state, 

 and the bill was modified so as to provide for spring shooting with a shortened 

 period. The bill passed the House, but failed in the Senate. The only reason 

 given was that the hill provided for the taking of one deer during the season for 

 each hunter, while the Senate insisted on the allowance of two deer, which 

 amendment the House would not agree to. A bill passed prohibiting the killing 

 of Quail until the year 1914, and Pinnated Grouse are absolutely protected. 

 The season is extended to beaver, bear, otter, fisher, marten, fox, mink, raccoon 

 and skunk and the protection of fur-l)earing animals is nuuh more stringent. 



