138 Post Mortem Examinations.


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It is hoped that other members who appreciate the efforts

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POST MORTEM EXAMINATIONS.



RULES.

Each bird lh'.ist be forwarded, as soon after death as possible, carefully packed and post-

age paid, direct to Mr. Arthur Gill, Lanherne, Uexley Heath, Kent, and must be

accompanied by a letter containing' the fullest particulars of the case, and a fee

of 1/- for each bird. If a reply by post is required a fee of 2/6 must be enclosed.

Domestic poultry, pigeons, and Canaries can only be reported 011 by post.



Lorikket (Sir Win. Ingram). Bird died of acute inflammation of the

bowels.


Goldfinch (Miss G. Wolfe). Your bird died of heart failure. This organ

was much hvpertrophied, being at least a third larger than normal.


Parrot- Finch (Mr. Donald Swift). The bird died of bronchitis. The

change in colour was most interesting: I will let Dr. Butler and others

see it and will write you again.


YeIvLOW-rumpkd Finch (Miss Joan Gladstone). The bird died of acute

.double pneumonia.


Shamah (Rev. H. D. Astley). Bird was completely crushed in post: un-

able to examine.


Lady Southesk answered by post.



