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Connecticut was heard from in such a way as to have had definite influence 

 in the withdi awing of the proposed amendment. 



We have also been ably seconded in our efforts in behalf of these bills 

 by the press of the state, particularly the Bridgeport "Daily Standard," 

 that being the local organ of the Society. 



In addition to this work, 200 circulars bearing upon different phases were 

 sent out at the request of the National Association. 



Though we have not, this year, added to our traveling libraries, we have 

 contributed toward the express charges of those already in circulation, as well 

 as toward the cleaning and re-binding of those popular books that are con- 

 tinually showing signs of wear. 



Mr. Wilbur F. Smith, a member of the Executive Committee, has ampli- 

 fied the talk, "Through the Year with the Birds," that he gave at the annual 

 meeting a year ago, into a lecture for circulation, and it, together with its 

 beautiful colored slides, has been added to our equipment of traveling lectures. 



The libraries, bird charts, portfolios, etc., have been sent to eighty towns 

 having a separate circulation of 197. 



Legislative measures at Hartford have been watched for anything that 

 might be of peril to the song-birds, and members were in attendance at the 

 session where the bill proposing to remove protection from the Red-winged 

 Blackbird and Bobolink, as well as from the Grackle and Starling, came up 

 for discussion. 



A leaflet concerning the cat was read at the meeting, it having been pre- 

 pared for publication by Milton S. Lacey and his sister, Miss Lottie A. Lacey. 

 This argument for licensing the cat has been printed by the Executive Com- 

 mittee for circulation. It is most comprehensive and fair to both sides of the 

 problem. 



The need for additional funds for the printing and distributing of literature 

 has caused the Committee to make a change in Article IV of our By-Laws, 

 concerning fees. It was ruled that on and after September 30, 19 13, all new 

 members (other than teachers, juniors, associate and sustaining members) 

 should pay annual dues of one dollar. 



One of the great problems now before us is just how to keep in touch with 

 our thousands of the one-time Junior members, who are now eligible for full 

 and active work. 



At the election of officers, Mrs. Mabel Osgood Wright, the founder, was 

 reelected President, and Hon. George B. McLean was elected an honorary 

 member of the Executive Committee. 



There was a total of 836 new members added during the year. — Katherine 

 M. Spalding, Secretary. 



District of Columbia. — In some ways, this is the best year that our 

 Society has ever had. We have given three free illustrated lectures, to which 



