THE BIRD STUDY BOOK 

 Classes very important for both educational and 

 economic results, and I congratulate you upon the 

 opportunity of extending it. The bird clause in the 

 Mosaic Law ends with the words: 'That it may be 

 well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy 

 days.' The principle still holds. I hope that 

 through your efforts the American people may soon 

 be better informed in regard to our wild birds and 

 their value." 



In America we have neglected the subject of pro- 

 tecting our bird life, and as a result in many sections 

 we are suffering to-day from scourges of insects. 

 Too long the careless and thoughtless have been 

 allowed to wander aimlessly afield and shoot the 

 birds that caused the winds of prosperity to blow. 

 We must teach the children to avoid the errors that 

 we have made. It is our duty to the child to give 

 him of our best, and teach him with all his getting to 

 get understanding. 



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