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AMERICAN ORNITHOL OGY. 



curl, are displayed 

 on every hand, 

 forming an exhibi- 

 tion that particular- 

 ly delights the heart 

 of womankind. 

 There also may be 

 seen rows of stuffed 

 little Ostriches, 

 who have passed 

 away, from catch- 

 ing cold, or have 

 eaten som e t h i n g 

 dry which has in- 

 terferred with their 

 digestions. Four 

 salespeople are con- 

 stantly employed 

 attending to the 

 OSTRICH WITH WINGS RAISED. wants of the visit- 



ors; and indeed it is quite probable that a desire is born as soon as a 

 woman enters this institution. 



The prospect for this new industry is indeed promising. A very brief 

 glance at the experience of the British ostrich farmers at the Cape of Good 

 Hope will satisfy the most critical calculator that this business is a profit 



FEEDING THE OSTRICH. 



