Boreig-n lliids al the L.C.B.A. ISlioiv 
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Here the judge had indeed a hard task, yet th(M'e will IfC very 
few who would disagree with his plai iugs. Wliere one is sur- 
louiuled with au array ot exhibits all meriting first i)v['/.qa, 
one can only scpai'ate tluMu l)y commencing with the unitiue, 
grading down through the rare, uncommon, elc, and even 
then the task is no sinecure. W'c have ref(M'red to the 
Humming Birds elsewhere so I will only add here that I 
do not think litter birds could be found upon their native 
heath! Mr. MaxwcU's Red Yellow-backed iSunbird was a 
marvel of beauty, cage-moulted, yet in full natural colour! 
Messrs. Ezra and Maxwell were the sole entrants in this class 
and they are to be congratulated upon the possession of such 
rare and b'cautiful species. To Mr. Ezra belongs the credit 
of demonstrating in this country that the keeping of Hum- 
mhig Birds in captivity is not an impossible task. 
1 eiiual (2), A. Ezra,, Garnet-throated and Kicordi's lluimiiing' 
Birds, a dream of beauty beyond description; 2, 3, 5, A. Kzra, Greater 
Double-collared, Southern Malachite, and Lesser Double-collared Sunbirds, 
all African species, a gorgeous trio, immaculate; 4, G, 7, C. T. Maxwel), 
Eed Yellow-runiped, Lesser Double-collared (pair) and Malacliite Sunbirds, 
also a gorgeous trio, tlie former beyond praise. I fain would linger but 
space forbids. 
Class 178. A.S. Sugakbikds, Etc., (8). The rarest 
here was Miss Clare's beautiful pair of Australian Zosterops. 
If not a first appearance it has been many years since they 
were staged. Others all well known species. 
1, Miss L. Clare, j^ir Australian Zosterops, perfect; 2, Hon. 
Mrs G. Bourke, pair Purple Sugarbirds, exquisite oolour, faultless ; I!, 
Lady K. Pilkington, Black-headed Sugarbird, like silk, uncommon; G, A 
Silver, pair Yellow-winged Sugarbirds, perfect, but, in winter plumage. 
Class 179. Certain Named Tanagers (3). 
1, 2, A. Silver, jierfect Violet Tauager, and exquisite pair of 
Tri-colours ; 3, Miss M. Bousfield, well-known JIaroon Tanager. 
Class 180. A.O.S. Tanagers (5). The rarest here 
were extremely choice specimens of Blue -headed Euphonia and 
Black-cheeked Tanagers, both exquisites, and in faultless con- 
dition; the same applied to a perfect Festive Tanager, equally 
beautiful, but not quite so rare as the former species. 
1, 2, Lady K. Pilkington, Blue-headed Tanager, resembles a ku-ge 
Violet Tanager with an enamel-blue cap, exquisite condition, and a 
rare Black-cheeked Tanager (Calliste cayana), like silk, flawless fvide 
coloured plate in " Bird Notes," Vol. VII., oji. p. i:!7) ; 3, Miss M. 
Bousfield, restive Tanager, well known winner, looking as well as ever 
faultless ; 4, C. T. Maxwell, Blue-headed Tanager, needs another moult to 
bring out its full colour; 5, 0. J. Stone, nice Necklace Tanager, but 
looking soft. 
