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struction of bird-houses, for which suitable prizes were awarded. There were 

 three prizes, all in gold, which were presented to the successful contestants 

 in March. 



In April, Chapman's book, entitled 'Travels of Birds,' was distributed 

 among the individual members of the Club. 



We have endeavored to support the efforts of the National Association and 

 have posted 250 parchment circulars in regard to bird-protection. This was 

 done under the supervision of the Rev. Arthur A. McKay, of Oceanic, a part 

 of the Borough of Rumson. Mr. McKay is at the head of the Boy Scouts in 

 Rumson, and the boys were employed to distribute these circulars. 



We have distributed approximately 150 bird-houses this fall, comprising 

 those for Flicker, Nuthatch, Wren, and Bluebird, among the members of the 

 Club. We expect to go still further with this work in the year of igi8. 



It is the aim of the Executive Committee of the Rumson Bird Club to en- 

 deavor to stimulate interest in birds and their protection, particularly among 

 the natives of the borough. Unfortunately, the Club has not had very much 

 success at present in exciting much interest among the children of the wealthy 

 summer residents. The Executive Committee is convinced that native 

 children will be more receptive and show more interest in birds and their pro- 

 tection if some kind of stimulus can be placed before them. This we hope 

 to do by offering yearly prizes for bird-house construction, engaging some well- 

 known lecturer to speak as a part of the regular Oceanic Course of Entertain- 

 ment, and always at the expense of the Rumson Bird Club. — John B. Lunger, 

 Secretary. 



Saratoga (N. Y.) Bird Club. — Our Club has held nineteen meetings dur- 

 ing the year. The following addresses and talks have been given: 



September, 19 16, 'Forestry and Its Importance in Preserving Wild Life,' 

 Prof. Samuel N. Spring, Cornell School of Forestry. November, 19 16, 'Birds 

 of Saratoga County,' S. R. Ingersoll, Ballston Spa, connected with Federal 

 field-work; the meeting on this date was held with the Junior League at the 

 High School Auditorium. March, 19 17, 'Bird Migration,' S. R. IngersoU. 

 March, 19 17, 'Birds of Texas,' Mrs. James W. Lester, a Club member. July, 

 19 1 7, 'Birds and Trees of Florida,' Mrs. Adelaide Deubon, a Club member. 

 August, 19 1 7, 'The Human Side of Birds,' Dr. Caline S. May, New York 

 City. At the March 15 meeting, the President, Waldo L. Rich, reported hav- 

 ing written members of the Senate regarding passing of the cat ordinance. 

 April 5, 1917, 'Bird Sanctuaries,' Gilbert Benedict. May 17, 1917, 'Meth- 

 ods of Teaching Children How to Work with Best Results,' Miss McCluskey. 



The Bird Club enjoyed a visit to the country home of one of its members, 

 a short trip by trolley. 



The importance of bird-protection has often been emphasized. The Juniors 

 built a Martin-house for our city park. Last November our Club joined the 



