Mr. Wyatt A. Kent, Proctor. 
Rev. D. D. Chapin, Brandon. 
Mrs. E. B. Davenport, Brattleboro. 
Mr. C. H. Evans, Townshend. 
Mrs. J. L. Alger, Saxton's River. 
Mr. W. W. Brown, Springfield. 
Miss Alice Eaton, Woodstock. 
Mr. A. J. Eaton, South Royalton. 
THE AUDUBON SOCIETY OF VERMONT. 
Ol'FICERS : 
President, Carlton D. Howe, Essex Junction. 
Secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Davenport, Brattleboro. 
Treasurer, Miss Kate Selleck, Brattleboro. 
The objects of the Audubon Society are to promote educational 
work in the interest of our native birds through the public schools, 
popular lectures, field excursions, and circulation of literature; to dis- 
courage the wearing of feathers, except those of game birds, the plumes 
of the ostrich, and domestic fowls; to encourage the planting of trees 
and shrubs in our towns and villages with special view to the preference 
of the birds; to discourage the destruction of our native birds and 
their eggs; to extend the observance of Arbor Day and Bird Day in 
the schools of Vermont, and to encourage the study of natural history. 
THE VERMONT BIRD CLUB. 
OFFICERS : 
Pres., Prof. G. H. Perkins, Burlington. 
Sec. and Treas., Mr. G. H. Ross, Rutland. 
The objects of this club are: to collect and preserve information 
concerning the birds found in the state; to create and encourage an in- 
terest in birds; to promote scientific investigation and to secure protec- 
tion for all beneficial species. 
Persons interested in the study and protection of birds are cordially 
invited to identify themselves with one or both of these organizations 
Further information will be given gladly by the officers of these societies 
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