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grasp of other branches of science; hut how minute that 

 knowledge was_, can only be known to those who, like the 

 writer, were brought into frequent discussion with him in 

 connection with the above work. The Recorder of Aves 

 during five consecutive years cannot let this opportunity 

 pass of testifying to Mr. liye^s remarkable acquaintance with 

 ornithological literature. His heart was thoroughly in his 

 work, and whenever^ in the extensive course of reading neces- 

 sary for the preparation of the notices of new books for the 

 ^Proceedings'' of the Royal Geographical Society, he came 

 upon a work containing any references to Zoology, there w as 

 sure to be a w^ord of indication of Avhich the Recorder might 

 avail himself if he chose. Few men have been more deserv- 

 edly regretted and will be more difficult to replace. 



Mr. J. A. Allen. — We are pleased to be able to announce 

 that Mr. J. A. Allen, of Cambridge, Mass., has been ap- 

 pointed Curator of Mammals and Birds in the American 

 Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York, and 

 will enter upon his new duties on the 1st May. We cannot 

 doubt that under Mr. Allen's care the bird-collection of this 

 important museum will attain fresh development. 



New Edition of Buller's ' Birds of New Zealand.' — Dr. 

 Buller is preparing for the press a new and enlarged edition 

 of his ' History of the Birds of New Zealand/ and will 

 proceed to England shortly, in order to give the work his 

 personal superintendence. The Plates will be drawn by 

 Mr. Keulemans. The price (to Subscribers) will be ten 

 guineas. Subscribers' names should be sent to the author, 

 "Wellington, New Zealand." 



