it'- Secretary's Report. 
Secretary's Report. 
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W'itli tliis issue anotlier volume of Bird Notks is 
complete. VVheu compared with those which have preceded 
it, I think the members will a.t^ree with me. that such comparison 
is very favourable. To our Honorary Officers and principallv 
the Editor Mr. Page, belongs the credit. With the strenuous 
times through wdiich we have passed during the year, it has not 
been a pathway of roses for any of the club ofificials. 
Although at present we have not raised the annual 
subscription, being very loth to do so, T think it well to remind 
members that, owing to the large increase in the cost of 
production, their los. does not cover e.\'penses. It is therefore 
up to the members who can afford it to contribute to the 
Illustration h'und. 
Like other similar societies iriany of our members, who 
were keen and generous supporters of the Club, have given their 
lives for King and Country, and we need many others to take 
their places. 
1919, we all hope, is to see peace signed and at an early 
date. This means many will be returning to civilian life and 
their old hobby. 
If we all do what lies in our power I shall not have to 
again. I trust, send out a similar reminder circular to that which 
I have been obliged to send lately. 
Wake up F.I'.C. members and let us i)ull through. 
SIDNEY WILLIAMS. 
