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therefore it is evident that when Canon Dutton stated that “ Russ makes

no remark upon their qualities as pets,” he must have overlooked the note

in the Handbook.


As the above account of the breeding of the Yellow Contire in cap¬

tivity seems to have hitherto passed unnoticed, our Editor expressed a wish

to publish a translation in the Magazine, in order that it might be available

for reference.


From the account of the breeding in captivity of the Yellow-headed

Conni e ( C.jendaya) quoted in Mr. Seth-Smith’s “ Parralceets,” p. 34, it seems

probable that the three mouths which elapsed before the young Yellow

Connies flew, must include the period of incubation. Even then it seems

slow work; but the Parrakeets do not seem to be in a hurry when rearing

a family. A. G. BuTKER.



THE AVICULTURAL SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA.


Our members will be interested to read the following letter

from the Secretary of the newly-formed society of aviculturists

in California ; it was written to our Honorary Secretary in reply

to a letter wishing the new society very great success, in which

we feel sure one and all of our members would wish to join.


“ 717, Market Street,


“San Francisco, Caeieornia, February 5, igog.


“ Dear Sir, —Your kind letter of December 14, 190S, was duly

received.


“ The Avicultural Society of California was formed on Novembers,

1908, by a number of enthusiasts in the City of Alameda. Since that date

the membership has been considerably increased, some of the new members

living in remote parts of the State. The membership is not to be limited

in number, nor is the place of residence to be taken into account, it being

the object of the charter members to found a cosmopolitan and not merely

a local society. Taken as a whole, the society has been patterned after

* The Avicultural Society’ which certainly offers a most excellent model.

Its organization is practically the same, and its object is the study of

American and foreign birds in freedom and in captivity. Poultry and

pigeons, however, are to be excluded.


“ At present meetings are held at the homes of the members about

San Francisco Bay in order that the various aviaries and their occupants

may be examined to the benefit of all attending.


“ Beginning with 1909 it is hoped that the Society will be able to give

an annual bird show.


“The publication of a small bulletin is about to be undertaken, and

it is hoped that in due time it will develop into something larger.



