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of another author, AmeHa Barr, passed away in Cocoanut Grove on September 

 8, 1922. Mrs. Munroe, herself an author, in the thirty-nine years she had 

 lived in Florida had so effectively associated herself with the life of the state 

 and so jealously guarded its natural resources, that she will be remembered as 

 one of the pioneer conservationists. 



Mrs. Munroe was one of the organizers of the Florida Audubon Society, 

 and was the president and organizer of the Cocoanut Grove Society, which 

 always lay nearest her heart. Her work for legislation for protection of the 

 wild life of the state and for the Junior Audubon Clubs, as well as the creation 

 of bird reservations, will remain in our Audubon history as her true memorial. 

 Her presence was always an inspiration, and she occupied an unique position 

 in the state which cannot be filled. She planned for the next annual Audubon 

 meeting while last ill, and wrote to know if we could not have a 'Song-Bird 

 Luncheon' in connection with it,and make it an event. — ^Clifton W. Loveland, 

 Secretary. 



Illinois. — Our activities for this year have been quite varied. The usual 

 lecture course was omitted because of the difi&culty in getting as good lecturers 

 as we felt we should have in the work in Illinois, but other work has been done 

 toward bird conservation and the spreading of the gospel of bird protection. 

 A number of reprints of articles which have appeared from time to time in the 

 Illinois Audubon Society Bulletin have been sent out and, the circulation of 

 these bulletins has created an interest in sections of the state in which we have 

 not before been in contact. 



The circular entitled 'Cat Ordinances and State Laws' has been sent out 

 as an educational leaflet to assist in arousing a sentiment throughout the 

 state for the proper control of stray cats. It is hoped to get an act through the 

 Legislature at the next session which will put the cat on the same legal footing 

 as the dog. Another circular has been distributed, containing a plan for a 

 course of study for Junior Clubs and for schools. A third reprint contains 

 information, illustrated with appropriate pictures, on the use of bird pictures 

 and the mounting of the same for school-work. 



A request has gone to the Society's membership to increase the dues of the 

 active members from $1 to $2, and to create a new class of members which shall 

 be called associate members and whose fee shall be $1 . As a result of this appeal 

 we have not only received many favorable responses but have also added a 

 great many new members. During the spring and early summer we received 

 an unusual demand for the United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 

 entitled 'Fifty Common Birds of Farm and Orchard.' One school alone asked 

 for over five hundred copies. The Audubon Pocket Bird Collection, published 

 by the National Association, has also been very popular. 



From December 15 to January 15, 1920-21, a joint exhibit of wild flower 

 and bird pictures and literature was held in the Chicago Art Institute. The 



