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from members of the F.B.C.^thus, these notes are really an 
account of OUR iMEMBERS' BIRDS. 
The feature of this year's show may well be said to be 
the advent of R. Pauvvels, Esq., as an exhibitor at British 
Shows Our esteemed menil)er sent over a grand team of rare 
;uk1 unique birds, among which Ave may mention Greater Bird 
of Paradise, Blue Budgerigai s. Tuban Woodpecker, Black - 
winged Gracklo, Black -capped Lory, Uvjiean Parrakeet, Blue- 
winged Grass Parrakeets, etc. 
Mr. C. T. Maxwell, exhil)itcd among others, the follow- 
ing rarities: — Queen Alexandra's Parrakeet, Mitchell's Lori- 
keet, Red-rum])ed Weaver, Blue and Black Tanager, Black- 
throated Chatterer, Banana Quit, Cireat-billed Flycatcher, Violet 
Manucode, Mexican Trogon, and a hen Manakin (species?). 
Mr. A. Sutcliffe exhibited two species of Banana Quits— 
Certhiola flaveola and C. luteola — Vieillot's and Desmarest's 
Tanager, and true pairs of Colombian Siskins, and Fire-red 
Finches. 
Mrs. K. L. Miller exhibited some rare and uncommon 
species in faultless condition, among others were: — Sun Conur(>, 
Rainbow Bunting, Festive Tanagers (true pair), Peach -faced 
Lovebirds, and a hen Verditer Flycatcher. 
Mr. S. M. Townsend, exhibited among others, tlie follow- 
ing in his usual faultless style: — Blue -crowned Hanging Parra- 
keet, Banana Quit, Rufous-throated Tanager, Yellow- winged 
Sugar Bird, Giant Barbet, and a unique Jerdon's BuUnil (O). 
Other members exhilnted many beautiful and uncommon 
birds which will be noted in reviewing the respective classes. 
A few notes on the rarer and unique species will not 
be out of place here: — 
Thk Gkkatbk Bird of Paradise (Paradisra a-poda). 
This fine exhibit was naturally a feature of the show, and 
it was excellently staged in a large and roomy cage, which 
enabled it space for exercise. It did not display while I 
was observing the bird, though it was in full nuptial plumage 
I understand this is only one of many specimens of this as well 
as other species of Paradise Birds, which adorn the Everberg 
Aviaries, of which we hope to have an account in our magazine 
in the near future. That the visiting public appreciated the 
opportunity of observing this regal bird was abundantly inani- 
