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E8q., of Canton. These feathers measured each about five feet six 

 inches in length. The bird from vvhich they were obtained is the 

 first individual of this rare and magnificent species ever brought 

 alive to Europe. It was presented to the Society by Mr. Reeves, 

 and is now Jiving at the Garden in the Regent's Park. A second 

 individual died on the passage to England. 



The Report on the animals for the importation of vvhich the 

 Council should be recommended to take measures, which vvas 

 adopted at the Meeting of the Committee of the 22d of March, hav- 

 ing been submitted to the Council and approved of, vvas ordered to 

 be printed. It is as folIows : — 



