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its position in the class, thoiig'h the special for best cage bird 

 ought to have been bestowed elsewhere. 



2, Capt. Rattigan : A very fine Shama. 



3, Mrs. Burgess: A lovely Green Sugarbird. A most 

 charming- and attractive exhibit, again in faultless condition. 

 There seem to be many different species of (ireen Sugarbirds, 

 which differ consideraljly both in size, shape and colour. This 

 was one of the large forms and of a dark green colour. 



V.H.C., ATrs Burgess: Pileated Jay: A truly magni- 

 ficent bird, clothed in a garment of turquoise-blue, black, 

 jrarple ard white i)lush. Attracted a tremendous lot of attention. 

 One of the earlier visitors indeed is said to have described it 

 a;' one of the Birds of Paradise! After this I thought perhaps 

 it would add to the interest of the exhibits to have them all 

 labelled, and my wnfe very kindly wTote out the names of each 

 oi large slips of paper, which I had afiixed to the top of the 

 cages. Also in this class : Lilac-crowned Fruit-Pigeon and 

 Amethyst Starling. 



In conclusion T may add that this magnificent array of 

 rare foreign birds j^roved of the greatest attraction to the 

 public, few of whom had seen anything approaching such a 

 display of avian beauty. There can be little doubt that such a 

 collection of wonderful birds has never before been benched 

 n the West if England, and I once again tender my sincerest 

 thanks to all who helped to make this exhibition such a splendid 

 success. Next year we hope with the kindly aid of members of 

 tlie F.B.C. to do even better, and, seeing that all being well, 

 cur esteemed Editor has most kindly consented to officiate. 

 Exhibitors can safely count upon their birds receiving their 

 deserts. 



Just as T lay aside my pen I learn that all the above exhibits 

 reached their destinations safely. 



Records of Birds which have Bred in Captivity. 



By Dr. E. Hopki\son, D.S.O., M.A., M.B.. F.Z.S., etc. 



(Coiifiniicd from fagc 22/j. 



TJST 2. 



I\ci.(ircls of liirds which have been lircd in captivit\- wliicli requii-e fuller detail 



