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“ which the whalers endeavoured, though subjected to a heavy and

“ accurate fire, to carry out their orders and board the s.s. ‘ Mark-

“ graf,’ was worthy of the best traditions of the Royal Navy.”


Commander Bridgeman was a charming personality, as well

as a keen sportsman and naturalist. He had been a member of the

Avicultural Society since December, 1904.


“ They shall grow 7 not old, as we that are left grow old :


“ Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.


“ At the going down of the sun and in the morning

“ We will remember them.”


Jamrach. —Mr. Albert Edwai'd Jamrach died in January. For

several generations his name has been known all over the world as a

dealer in animals and birds, his father and grandfather having

preceded him in the trade.


He was a cultured man, speaking several languages. The war

killed his business and also practically wore him out.



MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.


A meeting will be held by permission of the Zoological

Society of London in the offices of the Gardens on Friday, February

23rd, at 3 p.m. It is hoped that as many as can possibly attend

will do so.



“ THE ZOOLOGIST.”


This old-established Natural History monthly publication,

having been acquired by Messrs. Witherby & Co., will in future be

incorporated with the illustrated monthly magazine, “ British

Birds,” published by the same firm at 326, High Holborn; a

magazine which always contains matter of much interest.


Mr. Lewis Harcourt, P.C. (a member of the Society i has adopted

the titles of Baron Nuneham of Nuneham Courtney, and Viscount

Harcourt of Stanton Harcourt, on being raised to the Peerage.



