When describing the “ Great White Heron,” Lord Lilford, 
the President of the British Ornithologists’ Union, deplores “the 
wanton destruction of this and many kindred species that has 
been carried on all the world over for many years past, for no 
other purpose than the supply of the dorsal plumes for the sup¬ 
posed ornamentation of feminine and military headgear. In 
‘ the trade ’ these feathers are known as ‘ Ospreys,’ and the 
thoughtless fashion for them has caused the almost entire ex¬ 
tinction of more than one species I am delighted to believe 
that in this country, at least, a very considerable check has been 
put upon this atrocious business by the action of the Ladies’ 
‘ Society for the Protection of Birds,’ an association that cannot 
be too widely made known, or too highly commended. I 
would strongly urge all ladies who may honour me by reading 
these notes, to enrol themselves as members of this really bene¬ 
ficent Society, whose only object is the preservation from wanton 
destruction of some of the most interesting and beautiful of 
organised creatures .”—Coloured figures of the Birds of the British 
Islands, Part xx. Dec., 1891. 
tpocietx? for t§e '^frofecfton of JUr6s. 
President :—HER GRACE THE DUCHESS OF PORTLAND. 
Vice-President: — Mrs. E. Phillips, ii, Morland Road, Croydon. 
Hon. Treasurer ; — Miss C. V. Hall, ii, Morland Road, Croydon. 
Hon. Secretary: — Miss H. Poland, 29, Warwick Road, Maida Vale, W. 
RULES OF THE SOCIETY. 
1. —That Members shall discourage the wanton destruction of 
birds, and interest themselves generally in their protection. 
2. —That Lady Members shall refrain from wearing the feathers 
of any birds not killed for purposes of food, the ostrich only excepted. 
3. —That each Local Secretary shall subscribe One Shilling a 
year, and each ordinary Member pay twopence (postage free) for 
Card of Membership. 
Cards of Membership can be obtained from the above-named Ladies, or from the 
Local Secretaries. 
Is. 3d. per 100, post free, from the Ladies tvhose addresses are given above. 
