290 



MUSIC, 



Singing Birds.* 



The following table, formed by the Honourable 

 Daines Barrington, is designed to exhibit the com- 

 parative merit of the British singing birds. In this 

 scale, twenty is supposed to be the point of absolute 

 perfection. 



* Mr. Black-wall, in opposition to the Honourable Daines 

 Barrington, considers the notes of birds to be instinctive, and not 

 depending on the master under whom they are bred. 



f The thrush does not appear to have his proper rank in this 

 scale. 



