A SPARROW THAT IS A PEST 305 
is pleasing, and nearly every self-respecting ornithologist trans- 
lates it into English to suit his or her fancy; but, to tell the 
truth, the White-Throat never will win a prize as a great singer. 
WHITE-THROATED SPARROW. 
Tue EncuisH Sparrow.'—Let me dip my pen in blue 
vitriol; for my temperature rises at the thought of writing 
the name. Daily we see the unclean little wretches grubbing 
in the filth and microbes of the street, where no American 
bird will humble itself to feed. After thirty years of acquaint- 
1 Pas'ser do-mes‘ti-cus. Length, about 6 inches. 
