The co-operation of both sexes and of all classes and ages, is asked by 
the Society. Women are entreated to protest, by precept and example, 
against “ murderous millinery,’’ to abstain from the use of any feathers 
obtained from birds not killed for food, the Ostrich only excepted ; and 
further to combine with Men in striving to procure the enactment 
and enforcement of laws (in country places of bye-laws) for the 
protection of birds as public property ; and to unite in showing an 
intelligent and loving interest in the subject which shall lead children, 
our future men and women, to cherish the freedom of our feathered 
songsters, and guard instead of destroying their eggs and nests. 
WAYS OF HELPING THE SOCIETY. 
By joining it either as a Member or as an Associate ; by inducing 
others to do the same ; by forming Local Branches of the Society. 
By inducing land-owners to take measures to prevent Bird-catching 
and nest-robbing on their property. 
By promoting the study of the use and beauty of free living Birds, 
and quickening the interest felt for their protection in all classes of 
society and in all countries, as innocent, useful, and beautiful creatures 
of God. 
By circulating books, pamphlets, and leaflets, or arranging for 
lectures on the basis of John Ruskin’s teaching as applicable to birds, 
not to kill or hurt them needlessly, but to study how best “ to save and 
comfort all gentle life, and guard and perfect all natural beauty upon 
the earth.” 
RULES. 
I. —That Members shall discourage the wanton destruction of 
Birds, and interest themselves generally in their protection. 
II. —That Members shall refrain from wearing the feathers of any 
Bird not killed for the purposes of food, the Ostrich only excepted. 
MEMBERS. 
Any person may become a Member of the Society on paying the 
sum of 2d. as registration fee, and agreeing to the objects of the Society 
as stated in the Rules, which are printed on every Card of Membership. 
ASSOCIATES. 
Members may become Associates of the Society on agreeing to pay 
not less than Is. annually, or Life Associates by a donation of £1 Is. 
Associates are entitled to receive Annual Reports and notice of all 
General Meetings. 
Any further information may he obtained from the Secretary. 
