curiously captivating bird. The Insectivorous and 

 Migratory classes saw a well-known name once again 

 to the fore with grand exhibits faultlessly staged, but 

 contained nothing new — a very nice Pied Flycatcher, 

 however, was somewhat of a rarity, at least in a cage. 

 A wonderful little Jenny Wren, excelling in colour 

 and condition, must have gone very close to winning in 

 one class. A loveh^ specimen of the Bohemian Waxwing 

 was staged hereabouts, whether in its correct class I 

 know not, as, for the moment, I am unable to lay hands 

 on my catalogue. If not wrongly entered, however, I 

 fail to see why it was passed unnoticed. A strikingly 

 beautiful bird, and in fine condition — I admired it 

 immensely. In the A.O.V. migratory class it certainl}^ 

 deserved a place. 



It was pleasing to note the great improvements 

 made in the staging of the British Birds and their 

 Hybrids. A few years ago and there were but a few 

 pioneers in the art of artistically staging a British 

 Bird. Now the great majority of exhibitors have 

 followed in their footsteps, and smashed up their old 

 dirty cages. The small minority that remain will 

 have to follow suit — they will never win until they do. 



