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zine to anyoiK- keen on birds, l)e they keen on En<jlisli or I'oreig'n, unci !)>■ 

 this means obtain new members. How many societies which have shows do 

 not even know of our existence: I trow a jjfoodly few; interest tlieni. and 

 ol)tain our sujiport at their sliows and a class or classes for our members, 

 and we will do the rest. 



It has been freely stated at various times that members would be glail 

 to show others their aviaries : let all who are keen on the followinp^, drop me 

 a line. ( )ne jM'oposes to sul)-di\ide our meml)ers into four classes: North. 

 East, South antl West : afterwartls to make up small parties to visit aviaries 

 on given dates suitable to the members who are to be visiied. Let us have a 

 show of our own, each meinber to contribute to the fund necessary, to provide 

 prizes, etc. The show to be ojH-n to all, whether members or not. If found 

 convenient we might have a meeting, for a concert or dinner. Those 

 sending in their names please state who would be willing to act as Hon. 

 Secretary for their own particular district. If agreeable to one or all of 

 the above suggestions, and any further suggestion will be received with thanks. 



Finally we want all members to do their share in increasing the gener.al 

 interest of tlie club by doing all in their power as above stated ; otherwise the 

 prizes for the best article of the year will be withdrawn at the end of me 

 present year, as we regret to say that it has met with hardly any '•espouse. 



(Major) A. M. SXAPE, 

 Manchester, 14:2:22. Hoti. Sec. 



NEW RACE OF BLUE-P.ONNET PARRAKEETS. 



Sir, — The new race of Hlue-bonnet Parrakeets was discovered between 

 Perth and South Australia and West of Naretha, where apparently it is quite 

 common, and is kept as a cage bird. 



It resembles the common form in size md general markings, but the 

 blue on the forehead is a oaler, lirighter shade, and the red ]iatch on the bellv 

 is entirely wanting, tlie whole are;i being pale lemon-yellow. There mav 

 be traces of red under the l.iil, and the wing-patch is a kind of pinkish shade, 

 neither olive as in .raiitliorrlioiis. nor red as in hoematorrhous. 



Havant, 10:2:22. (The Marquis of) TAVISTOCK. 



X'lSITINC MEMP.ERS' A\'IARIES. 



Siu, — I heartily agree with Mrs. Read's letter, and should be delighted 

 at any time for any member to come and look at my biitls. 1 fear, however. 

 I am in a com|)arativelv out of the wav locality, and also that 1 have not 

 nuich worth showing, but any member is welcome to see what I have. 



Eeadenham House, Lincoln. 17:2:22. (Ca])t.) L S. RF.EX'I''. 



