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CITY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 



A number of years ago Mr. Andrews conceived the idea of making a 

 collection to represent the flora of Springfield. This plan he carried out 

 and in brief visits to the city worked indefatigably until he had collected 

 within its limits over 1000 specimens which now are a part of the An- 

 drews Herbarium. This and his other gifts have added much to the Mu- 

 seum's importance as a scientific institution. 



Bird Study Prizes. 



The gift of $25 from Mr. Robert O. Morris to be distributed to 

 children for correct recognition of birds is attracting competitors for the 

 third season. From the experience of past years it is estimated that more 

 than 100 boys and girls will take examination scheduled for the coming 

 week. These contests are teaching children to know and to appreciate birds. 



Tree Labelling. 



Another gift of funds from Mr. Morris has made possible the labelling 

 of uncommon or rare trees about the city. Several species already bear 

 the neat metal signs with white letters on a black background giving 

 common and scientific names. Mr. Morris has recently added $100 to 

 his former gift to carry on this interesting work which has already met 

 with much favorable comment. 



Societies. 



The Museum has had the privilege of aiding in the year's work of our 

 active Bird Club and Garden Club, and they in turn have most cordially 

 assisted in the Museum's program. By special exhibits and loans other 

 clubs have been reached. 



The Catharine Howard Library. 



All of the work reported reacts on our libraries by creating need of more 

 information for repeating lessons to classes or for examinations. Through 

 purchases by the Howard Library Association the museum is each year 

 supplied with splendid additions of scientific books, and a growing col- 

 lection of lantern slides is always available for lectures, lessons or stories. 

 The constant aid, interest, and appreciation accorded by the Howard 

 Library Association has done much to stimulate and insure the success 

 of the Museum. 



The Psychological Laboratory. 



Dr. George E. Dawson reports that during the current school year, up 

 to May 25th, there have been examined 360 pupils in the public schools. 

 Of these, 273 were children presenting problems of scholarship, discipline, 

 or mal-adjustment to their work; while 83 came to the laboratory for 

 educational or vocational guidance. Of the latter, 43 came from the 

 Junior High schools; 41, from the Senior High schools; and 3, from the 

 Americanization classes. The educational and vocational cases repre- 

 sented applications by the pupils themselves or their parents. This divi- 

 sion of the laboratory work is steadily growing both in the number and 

 the intelligent interest of those applying for examination. 



Respectfully submitted, 

 GRACE PETTIS JOHNSON, Director. 



