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To the many friends who have helped us, the General 

 Manager wishes to express his gratitude; especially to 

 Mr. Edward Howe Forbush, State Ornithologist, and 

 Mr. Winthrop Packard, Secretary of the Massachusetts 

 Audubon Society, without whose aid and encourage- 

 ment this report would never have seen the light. We 

 would particularly thank our Librarian, Miss Gertrude 

 E. Forrest, and her staff, for their helpfulness during 

 the time our exhibition was open; also those members 

 of the Milton Woman's Club who volunteered to be 

 on hand afternoons to explain the displays and answer 

 questions. 



For the map of Massachusetts showing the bird reser- 

 vations, we are indebted to Dr. George W. Field, Chair- 

 man of the Fish and Game Commissioners of the Com- 

 monwealth. 



We are indebted also to Mr. Ralph E. Forbes, of 

 Milton, for his bird-lists — records covering ten years; to 

 Mr. A. S. Jenney, of Weston, for the plan of his feeding 

 station ; and to Milton Bradley Company for permission 

 to reproduce their bluejay plate for coloring. 



We should not omit to mention the valuable service 

 rendered the Club by Mr. Cyrus E. Dallin and Mr. 

 Frank T. Merrill in acting as judges of the children's 

 work. 



To my fellow-officers and fellow-members of the Club, 

 I would offer my congratulations upon the success of 

 this, our first year. Miss M. Purdon and Miss Fanny 

 Brooks, and our President, I would especially thank 

 for their helpful suggestions at various times. 



This little book has served its purpose, if it aids any 

 person or community in collecting material for similar 

 exhibits or offers suggestions for carrying on the work 

 of bird protection. 



General Manager. 



