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be thought of together, arboriculture and bird-protection being 
closely connected. 
Many of the absent members of the Society, widely differing 
in age and position, would be interested in what had been said at 
this meeting. For instance, Elizabeth, Duchess of Wellington, 
one of our first Vice-Presidents, would read with pleasure 
Archdeacon Sinclair’s reference to the stately Wellingtonias of 
Strathfieldsaye. 
Other bird-protectors would be strengthened in the conviction 
that the Booh of Nature ought to be studied side by side with the 
written Word of Revelation. The establishment of a Bird and 
Tree Day, by promoting the study of Nature among all classes, 
would do noble work, for it must tend to spread abroad in the 
hearts of both teachers and pupils the best and surest, nay, the 
only efficient motive power for good—the Love of God. 
Mr. H. E. Dresser had much pleasure in seconding the vote 
of thanks to Sir Gfeorge Kekewieh for taking the chair, and also 
wished to thank him for the hint which he bad given them to call 
the proposed day a “ Bird and Tree Day,” instead of a “ Bird and 
Arbor Day.” 
The motion was carried with acclamation. 
After a brief reply from Sir George Kekewieh, the proceedings 
terminated. 
Copies of tliis Paper may be obtained of the Honorary Secretary of tlie 
Society, Mrs. F. E. Lemon, 3, Hanover Square, London, W. ; also Cards 
of Membership, and information respecting the Society. 
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Telephone No. 92 Holborn. 
