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The lack of matter is a constant source of anxiety for 

 next issues. 



Our sister Society seems very fortunate in the matter 

 of new members lately ; it must be ver}' gratifying to 

 Mr. Fillmer. The F.B.C. must now have a larger num- 

 ber on roll of membership than the N. B. B. & M. C. 



Already two members have lost medals through not 

 having paid their subscriptions, as per rules. 



Since the Committee Meeting I am pleased to find 

 that our Hon. vSolicitor has notified me of his willing- 

 ness to act as Scrutineer at the forthcoming election of 

 Committee, etc. 



I am asked again to request Club Committees and 

 others to insert " A.O. Species " not Variety. 



Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. See the 

 gold medals of the Iv. & P. O. S. given by them at the 

 Autumn Show in the British and Hybrid sections. 



In view of contemplated alterations in "Bird Notes," 

 entailing extra expense and more copy to supph', I appeal 

 to all members to send me some names for membership ; 

 and let me remind them that the competition for the 

 gold medal, to be given to the member introducing most 

 members, remains open till the end of February. 



Miss Craddock offered the Club a silver medal for 

 the best essay or lecture sent in during the year. I 

 should be pleased to receive the opinion of any member 

 ))efore we adjudicate upon the merits and demerits of 

 those which have been sent in. 



Just as we are going to Press, the Schedule of the 



