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Catharine A. Mitchell 
THE MEASURE of life is in the acts and deeds that are crowded into 
its days and years. Catharine A. Mitchell’s life though short was 
so full of worth while actions that the memory of them makes her 
seem to us an outstanding example of sacrifice for the welfare of 
birds and for every project to make life safe and pleasant for them. 
She lived to see them live and her cardinal interest was the welfare 
of our feathered friends. 
The Illinois Audubon Society found in Miss Mitchell an unparal- 
- leled helper in every phase of its work. As a director faithfully she 
served for many years giving sincere effort and attention to the 
welfare and success of the organization. As its secretary she recorded 
with zeal and devotion the proceedings of the society and was ever 
— alert and dutiful. As a custodian of the books and pamphlets the 
society had for sale, she watched its properties as if they were her 
own. As a member her mind was focussed upon serving the best 
interests of the birds and of the society. By her death both lost a 
friend and an ardent, useful worker. 
= To Miss Mitchell the out-of-doors was all in all. The trees, the 
shrubs, the flowers and the birds brought a joy that was lasting. 
They opened to her eyes an exquisite scene of eternal beauty and 
flooded her soul with happiness. She was concerned in all real con- 
servation and labored earnestly to preserve our natural resources. 
Whether a project of conservation was local or national, she wanted 
to help. Now, the trees bow sadly over her grave. ‘“‘Here lies our 
friend,” they say, and the birds repeat the phrase. 
The Illinois Audubon Society, especially its Board of Directors, 
miss a member who was ever so constant and dependable. Miss 
Mitchell’s name will long be remembered by all. Fittingly an over- 
flow of the Des Plaines where she delighted ‘to study has been named 
Catharine Mitchell Lake. E. T. BARoopy. 
