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known varieties. Mr. Fulljames’ winner, a Hyacinthine, is a

grand specimen.


Class 132. Cockatoos, were not a good or interesting

collection. 1st prize was not awarded ; 2nd went to Mr.

Housden’s cock Leadbeater, and 3rd to Mr. Fulljames’ Blood¬

stained. I wonder what has become of the Gangas shown last

year.


On the whole, I have seen better and more interesting

Shows of Parrots and Parrakeets ; it is remarkable how much of

the beauty and interest of the Show depends on the exhibits of

about three gentlemen.


O. F. Cresswell.



CORRESPONDENCE,



TO AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS.


Sir,—I do not know whether we have any amateur photographers

among our members.


To those among us who follow the “ foe-to-graphic-art ” I suggest the

formation of a postal circulating club, to be mainly for the encouragement

of the photographing of caged birds.


A short time ago a photo-engraving of a Hawfinch appeared in the

Feathered World. This was a good illustration, but spoilt by the presence of

the wires in front of the bird. The enclosed photo, (c) shows that the cage-

wires need not be apparent.


It seems to be a great pity that good specimens of caged birds should

not be invariably photographed, and many of them photo-engraved. Take

the illustration last month. I would much sooner have had an uncoloured

photo-print than a chromo, the accuracy of which I must take on trust (d).

Newlv-caged birds or those that have become reconciled to confinement are

usually in the best plumage ; but some are very bad sitters when freshly-

caged. For instance, Chaffinches, Robins, and the usually cpiiet Hedge

Sparrow. A Kingfisher on the attention, which can only be photographed

wild under exceptional circumstances, will sit well in a cage. (I am now

trying to get one for the purpose). Hawks and Owls are good subjects.


I should be glad to hear from anyone willing to join a Cage-Bird

Photo. Club. Chas. Louis Hett.



WELLS’ GROUND DOVE.


Leptoptila wellsi.


Sir,—I was much interested, when reading Mr. O. E- Cresswell’s

article on his Doves, to come across his description of a species received


(c) . This is a faintly printed neg-ative representing two Owls. No wires are visible.—Ed.


(d) . We scarcely think that many of our readers will agree with this. It is always

acknowledged that uncoloured representations of birds are almost useless for identifica¬

tion.—Ed.



