liandsome Virginian Cardinal. There were also a nice 

 pair of White-throated Finches, a Cape Canary, three 

 more Cardinals and a Sparrow in this Class. One of 

 the Cardinals, by the way, was shown in a little all 

 wire fanc}^ Canary cage, with hardly enough room to 

 turn round in. I hope it is not its home! 



THE INSECTIVOROUS CLASSES. 



Class 149. 19 Eniries. All species of Tanaoers, 

 Siigar Birds, Sun Bij'ds, and Zosterops. A very in- 

 teresting class indeed, certainly the best in the 

 Section, although nothing new or startling appeared, 

 ist, and Special 228, Mr. Theobald's fine Magpie 

 Tanager, showing the effects of exhibiting and some- 

 what over shown. A cage half the size and of a 

 different pattern would have been ample. Neverthe- 

 less, a very interesting bird, the dove-tailing of the 

 glossy greenish-black breast feathers into the wdiite 

 being most noticeable and unique. The tail also differs 

 from those of other Tanagers in being longer and with 

 overlapping feathers. 2nd,^ and Specials 192, 203, 207, 

 and 229, Mr. Townsend's beautiful Goldjand Green Tan- 

 ager, a splendid creature, in perfect condition and well 

 shown. The bird fully deserved all its Special Prizes, 

 and was certainly equal to the Magpie Tanager. They 

 ought to have been bracketed first. By the way, the 

 wings, which ive7'e undoubtedly green, appear to be 

 changing into blue. I think the latter is probably the 

 adult plumage. 3rd, and Special 230, Mr. Towusend's 

 perfect Tri-colour Tanager, another very interesting 

 bird, splendidly marked. Extra 3rd, Mr. Hawkins, 

 cock Blue Sugar Bird, nice condition and in full 

 colour, but not quite perfect. 4th, Mr. Swan's stately 

 looking White-capped Tanager, a charming bird. 

 V.H.C., Mr. Goodall's smart little pair of Zosterops, 

 very lively and looking well. H.C., and Special 233, 

 Mr. Osbaldeston's Blue and Black Tanager, a pretty 



