a ie. Aims of: the 
ILLIN OIS AUDUBON SOCIETY 
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‘THE SOCIETY was organized in 1897 for the study and protection of 
wild bird life, and with the following as its objectives and principles: — 
First: To create and keep alive a consciousness of, and 
to encourage the study of, our native wild birds. 
SECOND: To disseminate knowledge of the birds and their . 
¥ economic value to our agriculture and forests. through 
7 literature, pictures, lectures, and any other available . 
. means, a 
THIRD: To conserve as Tee as stile beat atural 
environment, and to work for their safety through i 
a education and the betterment and enforcement ae State — 
and Federal laws relating to birds. : , | 
FourtTH: To establish, and to assist to the best of our 
ability in the establishment of, bird sanctuaries in Ilinois. 
FirtuH: To interest children through the schools. 
sixtH: To discourage in every possible way the destrue- 
tion of wild birds and their eggs, or the wearing of any 
feathers other than those of domestic fowl. 
You know what an important part birds play, protesiiig! crops odd all 
plant life from the attacks of insect pests, and adding to the music of the 
out-of-doors and to its color and beauty. ‘The economic and aesthetic values 
of birds demand that the ‘most. thoughtful and far-reaching effort be 
exerted for their protection. We ask you to consider our cause and to 
- join us in an effort to realize the ends toward which we work. All fees 
and bequests other than those paid annually are held in an Endowment 
Fund, only the income from which is used for current needs. No officer or 
director is paid and all money received. is used for ve advancement of the 
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& ue D\Aetive “members... eee RS AES SS SRO A ae $2. 00 ee anG We 
Y 3 Contributing OCMOETE Danke ses niga) 0,00) anninally, 
4 mn Sustaining members aT one sent eeeees ORL : $ 25.00 
a ! Life members ....--- 01.2 reese cee eeseeeeeesees 100.00 
Benefactors Pee heise ee whee eral ta #2 aye) DOOD S: 
Patrons . eas cs x ae ewe AMOS --, 1000.00 
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