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Many were the envious eyes cast at the winning 

 Albino Thrush at the Crystal Palace Sliow, and the 

 owner must have had a task in answering the many 

 enquiries as to its disposal. 



A two-^-ear old hand-reared hen Bullfinch has taken 

 to chattering and imitating bugle calls. (H. Robins). 



I have to look ahead, and shall be crying out for 

 more copy from our members, so please forward as soon 

 as possible and oblige. Any little note will be acceptable. 



Bird-catching in any form has been prohibited 

 throughout the whole of the County of Bucks for this 

 year. 



I shall be pleased to receive any intimation from 

 members of the Club who are desirous of giving gold, 

 silver, or bronze medals for the producing and rearing 

 of au}- stipulated cross or hybrid ; also for the breeding 

 of British birds in captivity. 



The conditions will be as last year. I don't know if 

 many members tried for the medals offered last }-ear; if 

 so, their experiments were not encouraging, and I wish 

 them better luck in the forthcoming season. 



I hope members will not forget the gold medal that 

 will be given to the members introducing the most mem- 

 bers during the year. I am most anxious to make up 

 the membership to 200 strong, and I ask eacli one to do 

 their best to send in a name b}' next meeting-night. 



Subscriptions are now due, and I\Ir. Maxwell will 

 be pleased to receive them as soon as possible, as we 

 shall have ver}' heavy expenses to face this year, and the 

 early payment of subscriptions will save us much 

 anxiety. 



INIr. Lloyd-James has sighted a pair of Choughs in a 

 certain part of Wales, which are likely to nest if left 

 undisturbed. 



