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which Messrs. S. Williams, W. T. Rogers, and W. T. Page 
took part, the general opinion being that climatic conditions, 
producing chill and its attendant evils, was the main cause of 
liird ailments, and the change of water a secondary matter. 
The evening was greatly enjoyed by all present. The 
proceedings were brought to a close by votes of thanks to 
Major Horsbrugh for presiding, and to Mr. Rogers for making 
the arrangements. W. T. ROGERS. 
[If we may be permitted a footnote, vvc may stale the interest 
iu th,' gathering is rather understated above, and, we think, th'' pro- 
feeding.-, might well be epitomised somewhat as follows : — 
Xeed to study "Cause and Effect." 
The most practical aviculturists are those who have .seen in\i('h 
of failure and disappointment. 
There are many who scarcely get be3'ond the \ of ihc .Vximii- 
tural Alphabet, because they fail to note " Cause and 
Effect." 
Those who learn the lessons which failure teach:-.;, mak" failure 
the keystone to success and practical knowledge. 
\A'e trust that next year, there will be a larger number present 
to share and increase the pleasure and interest. — Ed.] 
♦ 
Post Mortem Reports. 
The conditions upon which these will be made by .Mr. Ilr. 
GiJ.VY, M.E.C.V.S, 23, Upper Phillimore Place, Kensington, W., are 
as follows : 
(1) The birds must be sent immediately affer death. 
(2j They must be packed in a box. 
(3) TAe letter accompanying them must not be placul in ihi: 
box along tvith the bird. 
<N.B. — Unless the above conditions arc complied with the pack- 
ages wiL be destroyed without examination). 
(4) The letter must detail as far as possible all particulars 
as to— 
(a) Date of death. 
(6) Length of illness. 
(d) Symptoms of illness. 
(d) Lodgment and feeding of birds, and 
(e) Especially as to whether egg food or inga seed has been 
given . 
(5) The work will be done gratuitously, and a report pub- 
lished in " Bird Notes," but ttnder no circumstances what- 
