one considerably
more work, and that they were using horse hair, wool and fine strings.
This second visit seemed to create consternation in the minds of the
birds, who made a great deal of noise, apparently trying to frighten me
away. I went to the barn and got a bunch of horse hair and some wool,
and hung it on limbs near the nest. Then climbing up higher, I concealed
myself where I could watch the work. In less than five minutes they were
using the materials and chatted with evident pleasure over the abundant
supply at hand.

"They appeared to have some knowledge of spinning, as they would take a
horse hair and seemingly wrap it with wool before placing it in position
on the nest.

"I visited these birds almost daily, and shortly after the nest was
completed I noticed five little speckled eggs in it. The female was so
attached to the nest that I often rubbed her on the back and even lifted
her to look at the eggs."

[Illustration: GOLDEN ORIOLE.]

TESTIMONIALS.

CHICAGO, December 10th, 1896.
NATURE STUDY PUBLISHING COMPANY.

DEAR SIRS: I am very much pleased with this movement to give such
substantial and tangible aid to us on this subject, and for your kind
offer also.

Respectfully,
HARRIET N. WINCHELL,
Principal Tilden School.

ST. JOSEPH, MICH., January 4, 1897.
PRINCIPAL W. J. BLACK,
Chicago.

DEAR SIR: Thanks for sample copy of "Birds." It is by far the finest
thing I have ever seen in that line. I shall take great pleasure in
presenting it to my teachers, and shall be glad to be of any assistance
to you that I am able.

Yours,
GEORGE W. LOOMIS,
Superintendent City Schools.

DES MOINES, IOWA, January 5, 1897.
NATURE STUDY PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Fisher Building, Chicago.

I have just seen the January number of "Birds," illustrated by color
photography; and think it instructive, delightful and beautiful.

Very sincerely,
MRS. MINNIE THERESA HATCH,
Principal Washington School.

LUTHER, MICH., December 31st, 1896.
W. E. WATT,
Chicago, Ill.

DEAR SIR: Your