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for the month of January, and that of his assistant, Mr. H. O. 
Marsh, for the months of December, 1910, and January, 1911. 
These were accepted and ordered placed on file. 
Importation of Birds. — Mr. Ehrhorn read a communication 
from Mr. W. S. Wise, of Hilo, president of the Keaukaha Rod 
and Gun Club, addressed to the Board under date of February 
6. This club has interested itself in the importation of fish, game 
birds and oysters, and is desirous to obtain a permit at this time 
for the purpose of introducing into these Islands some of Cali- 
fornia's red-winged blackbirds. The Entomologist read his reply 
to the foregoing, in which he enclosed copy of a letter to him from 
Dr. H. W. Henshaw regarding the Brewer blackbird, and setting 
forth the risk of importing birds and the great care that should 
be exercised in order that those brought here will not change 
their habits. 
Mr. Ehrhorn then read his report to the Board regarding this 
matter, embodying the recommendations of Dr. Henshaw, and 
stated that he would recommend the Board to discourage the im- 
portation of any bird until we had the facilities for thoroughly 
testing their habits under close observation, in charge of a well 
qualified ornithologist. The Board acquiesced in Mr. Ehrhorn's 
recommendation, and advised him to so notify Mr. Wise, enclos- 
ing a copy of his report. 
During the discussion which followed Mr. Ehrhorn said that 
while in Germany he found that a great deal of encouragement 
was given bird-culture in the various parks by assisting the 
smaller species from being attacked by other birds, such as the 
robin and bluejay, which are the destroyers of eggs and nests. 
He also stated that private individuals would place neat little 
houses of wood furnished with a small opening just large enough 
to allow a certain sized bird to enter. These houses were fastened 
in the trees and were always occupied, and prevented larger birds 
from disturbing the smaller species during the nesting season. 
Mr. Isenberg said he made the same observations during his 
travels in Europe, and thought that something along this line 
might be done on these islands. 
DIVISION OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY. 
Honolulu, March 17, 1911. 
Hon. Marston Campbell, President and Executive Officer, Board 
of Agriculture and Forestry, Honolulu. 
Sir: — I beg to submit herewith my report on the work of the 
Division of Animal Industry since the last meeting of this Board 
on February 24, 1911. 
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL WORK. 
Since the preliminary test of the dairy herds of the City and 
County of Honolulu was terminated in November of last year 
