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distant points. During the coming season it is the desire of the members to 

 undertake some new activity of equal importance to their work in the past. 

 At present, plans are under way for a pubHc lecture and program evening on 

 a more ambitious scale than has heretofore been attempted. 



It has been the policy of the Club to keep its officers for two-year terms, 

 excepting the secretary and treasurer, who are retained indefinitely. — (Mrs.) 

 James P. Clements. 



Pasadena (Calif.) Audubon Society. — Growth, both in numbers and 

 enthusiasm, has been characteristic of the Pasadena Audubon Society during 

 the past year. Enrollment of 50 new members brings the membership up to 

 200. Practical bird-study has been an important feature throughout the year. 



TEACHING CHILDREN TO LOVE THE BIRDS 

 An exhibit by the Pasadena (Calif.) Audubon Society 



This has been greatly assisted by illustrated talks at the meetings by Prof. 

 Roland C. Ross, a close student of bird-life and a veritable artist in imitating 

 their songs. Supplementary to these have been frequent bird-walks which 

 have given great zest in the study to the members and their friends. Long 

 lists of native and migratory birds have been made and reported. The city 

 aviary continues to be an unfailing source of pleasure and interest to the 

 community, and, under the wise supervision of Dr. E. C. Bull, is in a most 

 flourishing condition. 



The Society has been active in indorsing, by letters to our senators and 



