viii /^/7.7).S' IX LONDON 



All tlie matter contained in this book, with 

 the exception of one article, or part of an article, 

 on r.ondon l>irds. in the ' Saturday Keview," now 

 a{)p('ars l"or the first time. 



In conclusion, I have to express my warm 

 thanks to those who have helped me in my task, 

 1)\ snpplvino* me with fresh infoi'ination. and in 

 other ways. 



W. H. H. 



i...M...N : A2>nl, 1«98. 



