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of all those present by name followed, and on this friendly basis the program 
proceeded and continued to the end on Sunday afternoon. 
Mr. John R. Cruttenden, nationally known oologist, related some of his 
experiences while searching for the little known nests of some species 
known to us only in their migrations. Mr. Cruttenden has kindly consented 
to the publication of his very interesting paper and it will be found else- 
where in this number of the Bulletin. 
After a few comments by Dr. Musselman we took to the automobiles 
and were led to South Park, the location of several Indian mounds which 
have never been opened. From the summit of one of these mounds we had 
a splendid view of the Mississippi River and one of the 28 new dams that 
have recently been built to control its water level. The possible effects of 
the dams on wildlife in general was briefly commented upon by Father 
George M. Link, to the accompaniment of a chorus of bird songs from the 
surrounding trees. From there the trail led to the north, where we viewed 
the George Rogers Clark Memorial, an impressive statue looking over the 
river to the great territory which his explorations made known to the people 
of his day. A short visit was made to the river bottoms, where other and 
different birds were found, and we returned to town for luncheon. 
The afternoon session began with a paper by H. Brooks Terrell, teacher 
of biology in Quincy High School, on “‘The encouragement of bird study in 
the public school.” He compared the lack of system of the typical school 
previous to 1938 with the courses which are being worked out at the present 
time, and introduced Miss Matilda Altheide, who explained and commented 
on some very interesting ideas which she had used and the results obtained. 
Robert Evers, biologist and science instructor in Quincy Junior High 
School, spoke on “The bluebird project and suggestions for other similar 
projects.” They started in 1983 with 22 boxes and gradually increased the 
number until in 1937 there were 305. Records show that when properly 
placed about 70% of the boxes were occupied by bluebirds, the remainder 
being taken by sparrows, bees, squirrels, etc. The unseasonable weather of 
last year resulted in the killing of about 50% of the young bluebirds. 
Father George M. Link, state naturalist at Pere Marquette State Park, 
discussed “What the State of Illinois is doing for the preservation of bird- 
life.” He is one of three full-time naturalists maintained by the state, and 
has an enviable reputation for his work in Springfield and at Pere Mar- 
quette. He suggested the state’s support of wildlife education through the 
4-H clubs, the establishment of sanctuaries, and the Illinois State Museum 
as examples of the state’s interest in its wildlife. 
The remainder of the afternoon was devoted to a visit at the home of 
Mr. and Mrs. Cruttenden and an inspection of his very fine collection of 
more than 635 species of bird eggs. Mr. Cruttenden also repeated his morn- 
ing talk for the benefit of quite a number who had been unable to attend the 
morning session. 
The dinner at the Lincoln-Douglas Hotel gave an opportunity for the 
renewal of some old acquaintanceships and the making of some new ones, 
and was a thoroughly enjoyable affair. After adjournment to the Chamber 
of Commerce, Dr. Musselman showed a series of colored slides made almost 
