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syrup-sop ana fruit, principally grapes, and eat lettuce with 
great gusto. 
Sepoy Finches (Hnrmafn.fpiza sipahi). There are 
three of these, ail newly acquired, having been recently pur- 
chased from Mr. W. Frost; they are as yet in rough plu- 
mage, but Mr. Ezra is trying by natural feeding — natural 
colour food, principally fruit and berries — to moult them out 
in full natural colour and it seemed to me with excellent 
prospects of success. 
Red-planked Eush-Robtn (Infhia rufilafa). This fas- 
cinating little Iviril, t^'ouffh abo a recent acquisition, still 
bears traces of the oi'deal of importation, but it already gives 
indication of its great beauty, slender and graceful form, and 
captivating demeanour. Tn its native haunts it lives on vari- 
ous insects, and in captivity thrives on insectile mixture and 
a liberal supply of live food. 
Other beautiful specimens were: Loo-choo Robin (Erit- 
harus l-nmarlori) . Cirey Parrot (Psiftanif! erithaoiis), and an 
exquisite pair of Vinaceous Fireflnches {TMqnnnfitirta mvaron^ 
in faultless condition. 
I have to thank Mr. Ezra for a most interesting visit 
and to congratulate him on the condition of his birds — his in- 
terest in them was manifest a=! he passed from cage to cage, 
discoursing upon their various peculiarities. 
LADY 'EDITH PENNANT'S AVIARIES AND BIRDS. 
First, I must express my keen appreciation of Lady 
Edith and Mr. Pennant's hospitality and kindness in giving 
up practically a whole day to me, in doing the aviaries and 
chatting about their inmates. 
The aviaries have already been described in Bird 
Notes, but a sketchy description will not come amiss. 
Avi.\RY No. 1.: This is an ornate substantial building, 
of brick and iron, consisting of a large shelter, with hot- 
water service to maintain a minimum of 50 desj. F. during 
the winter months — well ventilated and lighted. To it is 
attached a large flight, with creepers trained over the exposed 
side and growing through the netting in it stand niimerous 
large shrubs in pots, there is a grass-plot, and' concrete bath, 
everything was in good order and strictest cleanliness pre- 
