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two pairs which had been out of doors all the year round 

 for three years and they were in exhibition condition, when 

 we saw them one Eastertide. Our member, Mr. (i. E. H aggie 

 (Oxford) writes (Dec. 31st) that he has just lost his last 

 Lavender Finch which had been with him just seven years ; 

 it haa lived out of doors all the year round for the whole 

 period. Mr. Haggle's a\iary is only of medium size, un- 

 heated but warm and well sheltered (described and illu-.- 

 traded in Vols. II. N.S., pp. 248-9,, and V., pp. 360-4): 

 This particular bird had mated with an Orange-cheeked Wax- 

 bill, and several times young have been hatched out, which 

 unfortunately have only lived a few days. 



The Prospect: Considering "the times," this is excel- 

 lent, for we have new adherents monthly, and these additions 

 have been sufficient, so far, to make good the losses of those 

 who remain dormant for the duration of the war, and also 

 for those who have fallen; it is only needful for us to catch 

 the spirit of those in the firing line who still remain in 

 active membership and desire that as far as possible " Bird 

 Notes " should be fully maintained as heretofore, and to help 

 the funds as well as keeping our collections, probably smal- 

 ler than in pre-war days, going, for all our hopes and aspira- 

 tions to be realised. Even in these war times we ask all to 

 send a little help to the deficit fund, as what economies we 

 may be able to effect will, very probably be swallowed up 

 by the extra cost of production. We can, however, only 

 keep up the interest and quality of "B.N." by ALL those 

 who remain at home helping the Editor by writing articles 

 and sending photos of things avicultural. We feel assured all 

 will help to their utmost in this respect; it is surely a happy 

 augury that we coinmencc the year by adding, to our mem- 

 bership, and we hope each month there will be several new 

 members elected. It is not necessary to lengthen out these 

 remarks, space is too precious. The future is in our hands, 

 it will be wliat we make it : failure, if everything is left to 

 the officials of the club; certain success, if each member real- 

 ises his or her part and responsibility in the cluIVs progress 

 and welfare, and all do their best to fulfil ii. 



