4i8 Bird-Lore 



I have had several requests to speak outside of Long Island, and have gone 

 when it did not interfere with the regular work. I have spoken in Philadelphia 

 (Pa.), Newark and Elizabeth (N. J.) , Valhalla, and New York (N. Y.). Several 

 clubs have asked for lectures, and I have spoken before the Women's Club, 

 Farmingdale, Women's Club of Garden City, Women's Club of Bellerose and 

 the South Woods Nature Club. At Valhalla I talked to the children in the 

 Jennie Clarkson Home, at Elizabeth, the Monday Evening Club and the 

 Pingry School for Boys. 



The Newark Bird Club had two lectures, the Bird and Tree Club of New 

 York City, one, the Parent-Teachers' Association of Southampton, one, and 

 the Boy Scout Troop, Oyster Bay, one. Since returning to Long Island for 

 the work this winter, I have been to the Setauket Neighborhood House, the 

 Winnwood School, private, and many public schools. In all, since the last 

 meeting of the Association, I have given 121 talks and lectures, have been to 

 54 towns and villages, 6 private and parochial schools, and the Sound Avenue 

 Grange, and have appointments to speak at other Granges. I have traveled 

 from Forest Hills to Orient Point on the North Shore and as far as East Hamp- 

 ton on the South Shore. 



In June I was asked to judge some bird-houses at Great Neck, and at 

 Patchogue the teacher of manual training has taken up the making of bird- 

 houses with enthusiasm. A prize has been given by the Bird Club for the best 

 bird-house at the last place, the judging to take place some time in March. 



The interest on the Island seems to be increasing, if applications to speak 

 in the various schools, clubs, and Granges are any indication. Many of the 

 schools are small, and I have to drive many miles to reach them, but the 

 interest shown makes it worth while. 



