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address all communications to 

 Meg Merrythought 

 .156 Waterville St., Waterbury, Ct. 



My Dear Young Folks: 



One of our friends has painted for us two beautiful birds in water 

 color. These are to be given to the two among our boys and girls, 

 who send me the most interesting letter on birds before October first. 

 If you wish to enter this contest read the following conditions carefully. 



1st. Your letter must contain not more than two hundred and fifty 

 words. 



2nd. It must contain gleanings from your own observation or ex- 

 periences. 



3d. The letters are to be addressed to Meg Merrythought, and not 

 to the Worcester office. 



4th. Unless return postage accompanies the letters, they will not be 

 returned, but may be published later at our own discretion. 



5th. The names of the two who are successful will be given in the 

 November magazine. 



Even though the majority of our boys and girls cannot receive the 

 pictures, you will enjoy, I am sure, the interchange of bird adventures. 

 You must have had many good times with the birds during the summer 

 vacation. Let us swap stories. 



Cordially, Your Friend, 



Meg Merrythought. 



