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Gorst, The Bird Man, To Lecture at Hemenway Feb. 7, 1922

Gorst, The Bird Man, to Be Here Tuesday. . . Boy Scouts Present Clever Entertainment at Hemenway

Charles Crawford Gorst, “the bird man,” will present a highly educational entertainment at the Hemenway school auditorium Tuesday, February 7, at 8 p.m.

Charles Crawford Gorst is one of the leading naturalists of the country, recognized as such by such men as John Burroughs, Frank N. Chapman and T. Gilbert Pearson, secretary of the National Audubon society.

Mr. Gorst is more than a great naturalist; he is the greatest imitator of birds in the United States. In his bird study he has perfected himself as an imitator of bird songs. He knows and gives accurately—so true in fact that birds will answer him—the distinct calls of more than 300 birds, without the use of mechanical means. In the imitation of these songs he sounds a musical note a whole octave higher than the humming bird, which has the highest of all known birds.

He has appeared before all of the great naturalist societies in America, and he has aroused the highest enthusiasm everywhere he has appeared. As an interpreter Mr. Gorst stands alone in his particular field. His lectures are profusely illustrated with elaborate colored drawings of various birds which Mr. Gorst has studied. As a lecturer he ranks high with the best now before the American people.

In giving his bird imitations, Mr. Gorst neither whistles nor sings, but produces notes by varying the lips, tongue, teeth, throat and diaphragm in two distinct registers. In giving some of the bird songs eh uses three distinct notes at once. This year his most popular subjects will be: “Adventures in Snaring Bird Sons,” combining novel entertainment, education, aesthetic and spiritual inspiration. “Song and Stories of Familiar Birds.

The Gorst entertainment is given under the auspices of the local council, Boy Scouts of America, and the boys’ division of the Y.M.C.A. The public is cordially invited.

From The Wilmington Morning Star, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1922

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