THE GRE Y PARRO T. 209 



cured once it has been unfortunately acquired, and it 

 ought to be put a stop to for the sake of our boasted 

 humanity, which, it is much to be feared, does not 

 penetrate very far beneath the epidermis of a good 

 many people who lay claim to its possession. 



All bird-shops should be periodically inspected, 

 and all bird-dealers required to take out a license. 



The scientific name of the Grey Parrot is Psittacus 

 'erithacus. 



