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the instructions given for the Sedge Warbler and your bird will 
thrive * 
Exhibithig. Although the Reed Warbler is but rarely 
shown, I know of no reason why, but the fact that it is diffi- 
cult to obtain. A good one should take a lot of stopping if in 
good feather and condition. In a show specimen j'ou need as 
large a bird as possible, of a rich colour throughout, markings on 
the head distinct, the eye streaks prominent and free from breaks. 
Aiiractive Qualilies. A sweet l)ird all over is the least 
that can be said of the Reed Warbler, for he is of graceful shape 
and most comely in appearance. I have not found him difficult 
to cater for, and if well fed will often please you with his curious 
little song in the spring and summer. I made quite a pet of the 
only one I ever caught, it became remarkably tame and fearless, 
and always seemed quite at home." 
There are also chapters on Common Ailments, The Moult, 
The Bird Room and Cages, Aviaries and Utensils, with good 
figures of almost every type of cage required and also in- 
and outdoor aviaries. It should prove a welcome addition to the 
bookshelf of every British bird keeper. 
The Making of Species, by Messrs. D. Dewar and F. Finn. 
J. Lane, The Bodley Head, Vigo Street, London, W. 7s. 6d. 
net. 
Our esteemed members have produced a book which will 
charm the thoughtful reader, and direct attention to nian\' un- 
solved or wrongly solved problems of evolution. It has come to 
hand too late for review in this issue, but there are several 
features which may be briefly referred to. 
They insist and, in the writer's opinion, rightly so, that : 
" natural selection, altliongh a most important factor in evolution, i.s not 
an indispensable one." 
" evolution is possible without natural selection." 
* " Stock mixture : two parts best ants' eggs, one part each of Osborne 
biscuit and hard boiled egg (fresh), moisten same with a little grated raw 
carrot, or boiled potato, and serve fresh ever}' morning — about half-a-dozen 
mealworms should be given dail v — spiders, green caterpillars and various 
flies, likewise wasp grubs and scalded gentles will be appreciated, but do not 
over-do your bird with insect life one day and nothing the next." 
