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Water Rollins (Redstarts) which would l)e eqTially keen on small 

 fish, shrimps, and other small fry from fresh water. Undoubtedly 

 the roes of fish, either fresh or preserved, would prove a whole- 

 some addition to the menu of many sjiecies, and also in a preserved 

 form prove a valuable item of tlie insectile mixture. 



The Aviaries at the Treloar Cripples Home and 

 College : It has been tlie writer's privilege to have a part in 

 the re-arranging and re-fitting of these roomy aviaries, of which 

 we shall hope to have a photo-reproduction in a near issue. The 

 Hon. Editor will be glad to lie ir from any Member willing to 

 donate a pair or more birds, towards the stocking of same. Any 

 of the following would be specially welcome : Budgerigars, Red- 

 ramj), Bourke, or Rosella Parrakeets ; Black-cheeked, Madagascar 

 and Blue- winged Love-birds ; Zebrn, Ribbon, Cuba, Jacarini, 

 Bib and Red-headed Finches ; Avadavats, Green and Common ; 

 any species of Mannikins, Grassfinches, or Cardinals : Diamond 

 or Passerine Doves, and Australian Crested Pigeons. The above 

 are named as indicating character of stock i-equired. The two 

 aviaiies are roomy and well arranged with plenty of natural cover 

 etc., and it is hoped that many of our members will take a share 

 in providing a little interest and pleasure for the crippled inmates 

 of the above homes. The Hon. Editor will have much pleasure 

 in arranging for the dispatch and reception of the birds, if intend- 

 ing donors will communicate with him. 



Erratum : On page 4'.', line 7 from bottom, "Green Alex- 

 andra Parrakeet " should read Queen Alexandra Parrakeet. 



Correspondence. 



NOTES FROM A BEGINNER. 



Sir,— I thought some of our members would be interested to 

 know that I have two male Scarlet Bishops, that have survived two 

 hard winters in our bad climate. They passed through the moult the 

 last two years successfully, eat well, and seem content and happy. I 

 bought two pairs in October, 1909, but unfortunately the hens died 

 soon after arrival. They are very timid, restless birds, do not seem to 

 make friends with each other, and are constantly on the move. I 

 did very well with Green Budgerigars last season, so much so that 

 I gave several pairs away to friends. Also I did not do badly with 

 my Canaries, but should have done even better, if I had found out 



