ii The Hawkey e 0. and 0. 



The Curlew, published by 0. P. Hanger & Co., of Orleans, 

 Ind., as the organ of the Y. O. A., is a valued exchange. 



We recently mounted a fine specimen of the Eald Eagle, 

 which was killed in an adjoining county while attempting to 

 carry off a large dog. The bird is quite a rarity here. 



We can heartily recommend the JLoon as an excellent adver- 

 tising medium, having received most ample returns from our 

 ad. Bro. Surber seems to he continually on the improve, and 

 will, no doubt, make a great success. We extend our best wishes. 



The Spring migration has fairly commenced in the - Upper 

 Mississippi Valley, and several species of birds have commenced 

 to nest. Many fields now green with wheat were covered with 

 snow at this time last year, and the roads now so dry and dusty 

 were almost impassible. 



We are sorry to say that one of our advertisers is unreliable, 

 We have received infoimation to that effect from reliable collect- 

 ors and dealers, and would advise all of our readers to steer clear 

 of him. We refer to R. M. Gibbs, M. D., of Kalamazoo, Mich. 

 — Old Curiosity Shop. 



We are indebted to W. H. Foote tor a copy of his Ornitholo- 

 gists and Oologists' Semi-annual, Vol. I, No. 1., a 48-page jour- 

 nal of ornithology, presenting un the whole a very fine appear- 

 ance. The article on collecting by Prof. Singley is alone worth 

 the price of the number — 35c. Sent postpaid on receipt of price 

 by the H. O. and O., Cresco, Iowa. 



DAKOTA EGGS FOR EXCHANGE. 



I have a few^more sets of Plover, Rail, Teal, Mallard and 

 Canvass-backs, as advertised in March issue of the H. O. and O., 

 for exchange. Both skins and eggs desired. E. B. Websteb. 



