. The Audubon annual bulletin. Birds; Birds. ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY 31 "Sanctuary" as a Chautauqua Offering The growth of popular interest in the bird question is definitely in- dicated in the decision of the Redpath Chautauquas to present Percy Mackaye's Bird Masque "Sanctuary" as one of the principal attractions during the current season. Mr. Ernest Harold Baynes, whose name is familiar to everyone in- terested in birds as the founder of the Meriden (N. H.) Bird Club, and as author of "Wild Bird Guests," will take one of the principal parts in the play, and in
. The Audubon annual bulletin. Birds; Birds. ILLINOIS AUDUBON SOCIETY 31 "Sanctuary" as a Chautauqua Offering The growth of popular interest in the bird question is definitely in- dicated in the decision of the Redpath Chautauquas to present Percy Mackaye's Bird Masque "Sanctuary" as one of the principal attractions during the current season. Mr. Ernest Harold Baynes, whose name is familiar to everyone in- terested in birds as the founder of the Meriden (N. H.) Bird Club, and as author of "Wild Bird Guests," will take one of the principal parts in the play, and in addition will give illustrated lectures on bird topics at the afternoon sessions. "Sanctuary" was written by Mr. Mackaye primarily for the presentation by the Meriden Bird Club and was dedicated to Mr. Baynes. The original performance was given in a beautiful outdoor setting, the cast being com- posed of distinguished members of the colony of authors and artists who make their summer home in the vicinity of Cornish and Meriden, New Hampshire. Mr. Baynes assumed the character of Shy, the Naturalist, and takes the same role in the present production. It is a pleasure to know that this beautiful and convincing plea for the birds is to reach so wide an audience as the patrons of the Redpath Chau- tauquas throughout the country. The list of the Illinois towns where the Masque will be presented is not available at this writing, but can be obtained by addressing the Redpath Lyceum Bureau, Chicago. Local Audubonites should strive to have every actual and potential bird lover attend this unique and appealing dramatic performance. To those who have no opportunity to see the performance of the Masque, there is still available the pleasure of reading this charming poetic composition, with its delightful lyrical quality and its quaint humor. It should be in the librarv of everv bird A CITY GARDEN WHICH ATTRACTS MANY BIRDS. Please note that these images are extracted from
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