MAY, 1910. 
The Foreign Bird Club. 
Notices to Members. 
niustration Fund. We are exceedingly anxious not to have to cur- 
tail the number, either of the coloured or uncoloured plates, and judging 
from the correspondence received, the latter are a much appreciated 
feature of our magazine. At the same time, we must remind members, that 
these features can only be retained in their present number by a liberal 
response to the appeal on behalf of the Illustration Fund, that is. so long 
as our membership is below 400. This fully explains the extent of our 
need, and we trust that those who have so far overlooked this matter will 
see their way to contribute. The smallest donation will be thankfully 
acknowledged by our esteemed Hon. Secretary and Treasurer (Mr. H. 
Willford). 
Medals. Members are informed that owing to the generosity of one 
of the officers of the clab, twelve medals have been presented for the fol- 
lowing objects : (1) For the breeding of any species of bird for the first 
time in the British Isles (this applies equally to Foreign or British species) 
(2) For the breeding of hybrids for the first time in the British Isles. In 
all instances, a detailed account of the occurrence must accompany 
the claim for the medal. We hope to receive many claims for these medals 
during the present season. 
Back Volumes of ' Bird Notes." With the exception of Vols. I and 
II, which are out of print, we can supply Vols. Ill to VIII either in sets or 
any odd volume that may be required. We would remind members that all 
the above volumes are excellent value ab the published prices (see advert.) 
and are replete with interest and information on all phases of bird keeping. 
We would also remind members that the sale of back volumes materially 
helps the club's funds, while our membership is growing. 
Correspondence. We hope that a larger use will be made of this 
section of the magazine during the present volume, and that all items of 
interest will be recorded through this source, when not sufficiently lengthy 
to form an article. We also remind members that this section is open for 
the discussion of any topic of avicnltural interest. 
Members' Gatherings at the Zoo. Though these have not been 
largely attended, they have been very interesting and much appreciated 
by those able to be present. We propose holding another such gathering 
on Saturday June 18th, and invite suggestons as to a whole day Ouly 
gathering, on any week-day members may consider most convenient. 
WESLEY T. PAGE, Ho,,. Editor. 
H. WILLFORD, 11, „i. Busines^H Sec 
