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437 



another and authoritative American publication (The Auk} a 

 review of Thayer's work that runs as follows : 



" By skilful jugglings we are shown how anything and 

 everything may be rendered inconspicuous, usually by 

 artificial means or under artificial conditions. . . . This 

 method of persuasion, while it appeals to the public, is 

 there is no other word simply charlatanry, however un- 

 witting." 



Yes, that is the correct definition the only definition 

 (though I would have hesitated to employ it unsupported) 

 " CHARLATANRY." 



COLOUR AND SHADE. 

 Are both Giraffes the same Species ? (See p. 89.) 



