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The Hon. Editor reported that it had been possible by strict

editing to effect considerable economy in the production of the

Magazine, considerable saving haying been attained regarding author’s

corrections and extra small type.


The proposed change of publisher was discussed, and the

tender of Messrs. Austin & Sons being approved, they were appointed

publishers of the Magazine.


It was decided to again insert a notice of the work of the

Society in the Year-Book of Scientific Societies.


The date of the Semi-Jubilee Garden Party was fixed for


July 17.


The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman,

and to the Zoological Society for the use of the room.


The Council then proceeded on a tour of inspection. The fine

collection of Parrakeets in the Small Bird House was visited, together

with the Mynahs, Fruit Pigeons, and Jays, and the smaller birds in

the outside flights. In the North Garden the Council inspected the

series of Tragopans, Pheasants, and Jungle Fowl, which also included

hybrid Peafowl, and a very good Honduras Turkey; two Great

Bustards were also on exhibition.



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It will hardly be credited that at this late period of the

avicultural year—especially in view of the post-War conditions which

hamper the labours of the Council—there are certain members who

have not yet paid their subscriptions.


The cost of producing the Magazine is so serious that the

Council, it will be noted, has rationed each issue to sixteen pages.

Every economy is practised in editing; no member of the Council

receives a penny for his or her services; all work is done for the pure

love of Science. After four years of a war which has made utter

havoc of zoological journalism, the Magazine still carries on amid the

graves of many contemporaries.


Every unpaid subscription is a hindrance to the already

burdened Council—a drag on the wheels of progress, a Cuckoo in the



