the original members of the British Bird Chib under the 

 Secretaryship of the late Dr. Bradburn. 



One of our members has suggested that we should 

 issue some coloured plates of various British birds and 

 hybrids. The idea is good, and I feel sure that they 

 would be highly appreciated, but unless some member 

 with a rather deep pocket can supply the needful, I am 

 afraid we shall have to wait a long time for that idea to 

 become accomplished fact. 



I am very anxious for sotne more copy for our 

 Magazine. I notice some of our members are writing 

 some good articles for publication in the fancy news- 

 papers. I hope they will not forget to look at home 

 first. 



I have received some letters appreciative of the 

 Magazine and of my work. I should be very much 

 more encouraged if many more new members of the 

 Club were proposed. We shall fall short of the 200 

 which I hoped we should secure by the end of the year, 

 if more names are not sent in. The subscription of five 

 shillings is small considering the value given to the 

 members. 



Let me repeat again that I, or any member of the 

 Committee, will be pleased to advise any beginners as to 

 the treatment of their birds, should they at any time be 

 in a fix. 



I should be glad of some notes on Mules, especially 

 as to the breeding of the various crosses during the 

 current season. 



Any suggestions in reference to the already pub- 

 lished vStandards, excepting those for the Goldfinch and 

 Bullfinch, will be duly considered before they are passed 

 by the Committee. 



All members will, I am sure, congratulate Mr. 

 Houlton upon his convalescence. May his health be 



