Con'espondence, Notes, etc.



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It is practically impossible to take a vote of the Society as a body

unless at a general meeting ; and the question of the feasibility of holding

periodical general meetings was discussed at the last Council meeting, but

the difficulties in the way seem to be well nigh insurmountable at present.


Ed.]


MUNI A FLAVIPRYMNA.


A specimen of the extremely rare Munia flaviprymna, Gould, from

North Western Australia, probably the only living specimen ever brought

to Europe, was exhibited at the Crystal Palace Show (October 25th, 26th,

and 27th). The judge, taking it for a hybrid, awarded it only a second

prize, the first going to a specimen of the familiar Zonogastris vielba.



ELECTION OF THE COUNCIL



SCRUTINEER’S


Elected —


Votes.


Mr. B. C. Thomasset .. 75.


Miss D. Hamii/Ton .. 74.



REPORT.


Not Elected —


Mr. H. R. P'ieemer

M r. L. W. Horton



Votes .


.. 28.


. . 22 .



100 members voted.


One voting paper not signed, vote lost in consequence.


17 th October, 1904. (Signed) James B. Housden.



THE ILLUSTRATION FUND.



The Council acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of the

following donations toward this fund :—


£ s. d.


Canon the Honble. and Rev. F. G. Dutton .. 200


Madame Hamilton .. .. .. .. o 10 o


Miss Jardine .. .. .. .. .. 026



£2 12 6


The total now received amounts to ^31 3s. od. -



POST. MORTEM EXAMINATIONS.



RUEES.


Each bird must be forwarded, as soon after death as possible, carefully packed and postage

paid, direct to Mr. Arthur Gill, M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Establishment, Bexley Heath,

Kent, and must be accompanied by a letter containing the fullest particulars of

the case. Domestic poultry, pigeons, and Canaries cannot be dealt with. If a reply

by post is required a fee of 2/6 must be enclosed.



Diamond Sparrow (Miss D. Hamilton). Seemed sleep)' and puffy

yesterday. This morning it was found in a coker-nut shell wheezing

very much. [Pneumonia was the cause of death].



