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good work. I have no exact laws to propose that could cor- 
rect the evil noticed ; nor if such should be made, could they 
be enforced. But there are great opportunities for influence 
that will suggest themselves to the members of this Con- 
gress ; and now, while our science as a popular study, and 
our country, are both young, is the time for work. In the 
many ways and places we are working for birds, opportunities 
are frequent for a little care and thought in our choice of 
names. The matter may appear unimportant to most of 
you, but among the many things before this convention, 
which I willingly acknowledge are of more importance, I 
dare to hope that my protest, and my appeal, will not be 
entirely forgotten. 
