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as good as new in spite of winter wind and storm. Here mamma 

 vireo had fed four babies months ago. The flat rim of a peewee's 

 nest was piled high with a feathery ring of snow. As we climbed the 

 fence by the great elm, there swung to and fro in the wind, an oriole's 

 closely woven gray pocket. 



We have not time to tell you of the treasures we found, but I am 

 sure you will agree with Dorothy and me that there is fun afield even 

 on a midwinter day. Cordially, your friend, 



Meg Merrythought. 



ANSWERS TO JANUARY PUZZLES. 



What is my name? Canada Jay. 



DIAMOND. 



C 



SHE 



CRIME 



CRICKET 



CHICKADEE 



STEAMER 



MEDAL 



TEN 



E 



ENIGMA. 



American Crossbill. 



PI. TEN WINTER BIRDS, 



1. Nuthatch. 



2. Woodpecker. 



3. Bluejay. 



4. Crossbill. 



5. Snowbunting. 



6. Junco. 



7. Shrike. 



8. Chickadee. 



9. Waxwing. 



10. Winter Wren. 



ROLL OF HONOR. 



1. Lillian M. Weeks, Marietta, Ohio. 



2. James H. Chase, Logansport, Indiana. 



3. Huldah Chace Smith, Providence, R. I. 



4. Clifford S. Merrick, Curran, 111. 



