By-Laws of Michigan Audubon Society 
(Organized L'el)rnary, 1904.) 
Article I. — Of Name. 
The name of this Society shall be the Audubon Society 
of the State of IMichigan. 
Article II. — Of Objects. 
It is the purpose of this Society (1) to disseminate infor- 
mation respecting the economic value of birds to agriculture, 
and their importance to the welfare of man; (2) To dis- 
courage the purchase or use of the feathers of any birds for 
ornamentation, except those of the Ostrich and domesticated 
fowls; (3) To discourage the destruction of wild birds and 
their eggs ; to co-operate with societies and individuals in 
the protection of useful or harmless wild animals and in 
preserving the rights of domesticated animals; (4) To estab- 
lish Bird Day exercises in the schools of the State of Mich- 
igan, in connection with the celebration of Arbor Day, and 
to encourage the introduction of bird study in schools. 
Article III, — Of Members. 
The Society shall consist of members, junior members, 
sustaining members, and life members. Any person is elig- 
ible for membership who is willing to subscribe to the prin- 
ciples of this Society. 
Article IV. — Of Fees. 
Members shall pay an annual fee of one dollar, except 
teachers in the schools of the State of Michigan, who shall 
become full members upon payment of 25 cents yearly or 
life members iipon payment of one dollar at any time. Jun- 
ior members shall pay an entrance fee of ten cents, and shall 
consist of persons under the age of eighteen years. Sustain- 
