IN MEMORIAM. 



Sing (^Muarb t\)t Sfbent^. 



Born 9th Nov., 1841. Died 6th May, 1910. 



TTMITH KING EDWARD VII. has ended a memorable 

 reign. Our ** Peacemaker " had the welfare of all 

 at heart. We, in the Australian Commonwealth, have 

 regrets as deep as any from " Dominions beyond the 

 Seas," or from the heart of the Empire itself, that he 

 has passed away. 



That his collections as Sportsman and Naturalist have 

 enriched the Empire's National Museum is a great gain 

 to students ; but that among his last official acts was a 

 reception of Queensland and New Zealand representatives 

 makes his memory still more dear to dwellers by the 

 Southern Seas. 



To the " Queen Mother " our deep sympathy is 

 due. As "leading lady of the Empire" she discouraged 

 the cruelty involved in the use of plumes, thus directly 

 aiding the bird-lover's cause. With her son as Patron 

 of the Australasian Ornithologists' Union may we not 

 expect equal help, and (through our sorrow) say 



" God Save the King ! " 



