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appropriate dedication exercises were held, and the arch, which had been con- 

 cealed by large American flags, was unveiled. 



The usual work of feeding the birds in winter was carried on by the Club in 

 its Sanctuary, and several hundred pounds of grain were given to the Ducks on 

 Cayuga Lake. Through the generosity of James S. Taylor, a rustic feeding arch, 

 similar to the one erected near the rustic bridge in the Sanctuary, was placed 

 in the city cemetery, and this will henceforth be maintained. 



Upon the resignation of the Treasurer, Mrs. S. A. Munford, because of 

 leaving the city, a vote of appreciation for her efficient services was extended to 

 her. Mrs. A. A. Allen was elected to the vacancy. The officers of the club are: 

 Hon. President, Dr. Andrew D. White; President, L. A. Fuertes; Vice-Presidents, 

 Mrs. J. H. Comstock, Mrs. A. W. Smith, W. D. Funkhouser; Secretary, Dr. 

 A. A. Allen; Treasurer, Mrs. A. A. Allen. — A. A. Allen, Secretary. 



Columbus (Ohio) Audubon Society. — Beginning in October with a very 

 successful bird-protective exhibit at the Public Library, the Columbus Audu- 

 bon Society has held a meeting each month. Three illustrated lectures were 

 given. Sixteen field- trips have been taken, and $150 worth of prizes were 

 distributed in the bird-house contest in March. 



In January, Ernest H. Baynes lectured on 'How to Attract Wild Birds.' 

 Li February, Prof. Lynds Jones talked of the 'Value of the Quail to the Farmer.' 

 At the beginning of the garden season Prof. Hobert Osborn, of the Ohio State 

 University, lectured on the relation of birds to injurious insects. 



During the Bird Exhibit 39 new names were added to the membership. 





OLUMBUS Audubon Society 



BIRD EXHIBIT OF THE COLUMBUS, OHIO AUDUBON SOCIETY. 



