Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1886 — The Audubon Society. [ARTICLE]

The Audubon Society.

The Audubon Society (named after the great naturalist), founded last February, is rapidly increasing its membership in all parts of the country. The purpose of the society is to prevent —(1) The killing of any wild bird not used for food. (2) The taking or destroying of the eggs or nests of any wild birds. (3) The wearing of the feathers of wild birds. The office is at 40 Park Row, New York. The Society wishes a local secretary in every town and village to secure signers of its pledges; and will upon application furnish circulars of information and pledge forms. Upon the return of the signed pledges certificates of membership will be issued. Beyond the promise contained in the pledge no obligation nor responsibility is ( incurred. There are no fees, no dues, nor any expenses of any kind. There are no conditions as to age. The promoters of the movement are sanguine of effecting a great change of sentiment relative to the destruction of our songsters and insect-destroying birds for hat decoration.