Correspondence. 
Editor. Commencing at opposite ends, a tour was made 
through the aviaries; , many of the occupants were far in the moult. 
Passing mention may be made of a party of Blue Robins; the 
colour of these birds being exceptionally fine, and it is unfortunate 
that this delightful species should be so difficult to procure. At 
the meeting of both parties in the centre of the aviaries, attention 
was directed to the Kagu, whose peculiar display created a con- 
siderable fund of amusement. 
At the kind invitation of Mr. Page, an adjournment was 
made for tea, served at the Fellows' Pavilion, numerous reminis- 
cences and ideas were exchanged over the cups, the time passing 
only too quickly. 
A visit to the Parrot House concluded the proceedings. An 
interesting occurrence here was the appearance of a young Ped- 
naped Lorikeet, * which apparently had only left the nest a few 
days. It is particularly encouraging to note this bird as they have but 
very little seclusion here as compared with a private aviary, and as 
several pairs of the gorgeous species have been on the market 
recently we should hear more of them in future. Our attention 
was also called to the very rare Guilding's Amazon of which three 
specimens were to be seen. As it was drawing near closing time 
we made our way toward the exit, much regretting this was the last 
official visit for the season, but I believe our untiring Editor has 
several schemes in view for the future, which, I am sure, will re- 
ceive the enthusiastic support of all members. R. J. W.\TTS. 
GREEN FOOD AND LONGEVITY. 
SiE,— Re the remarks on green food in our last issue, 
I have in an indoor aviary along with a few Britishers, Cack Madagas- 
car, Napoleon, Half-masked, and Red-billed Weavers. When in season 
I give the British birds a few garden peas. I found the weavers 
also verj' fond of the peas, they would snap one up and fly with it 
to the top of the aviary, hold it with their claws, and bite bits off 
with evident relish. 
I would also like to remark on the good age attained by a 
cock Napoleon Weaver, which I gave to a friend fifteen years 
since, this being the first foreigner I had, but at that time did not 
know what it was. It is in good health, and condition, and looks 
like running yet another fifteen years. 
I am told it is very partial to a bit of cooked rabbit or 
fowl, this being equivalent, I suppose, to mealworms, etc. 
R. E. SIMPSOX. 
CROSS MATING OF ROSELLA x ROSEATE COCKATOO. 
SiE, — I send a short account of what, I think, is an 
interesting occurrence in my out-door aviary. 
I have had for two or three years a pair of Rosella Parra- 
The first of this species to be bred in Great Britain. — Ed. 
