BE KIND TO THE BIRDSWhy should we destroyThe birds of the air,They do us no harm*And make earth more fair.This world would Im* gloomy Without them indeed;They make u= more cheerful And sow many gnixl seed.And tlieir beautiful songs As they soar high above in many sad hearts In plant pence aud love,God gave to each creature The right to be free Bird, beast and reptile.How ere small it be.Then let us enjoy them And watch th«Er bright ways As they sing to the maker Their sweet songs of praise.We may learn from each creature Some lesson of worth That will help us to fillOur own mission on earth.- EsTELts Webb, 11 yrs. old. (Adonis Doblan, Chihuahua. Mexico.