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A.O.S. Skedeatrks (14): Some birds of exceptional interest 
and beauty were sta.^ed in this class, notably Mr. Ezra's Cliilian 
Siskin (Chn/somifri.i atrata) new to avicultur'e and the show bench ; 
Mr. Maxwell's beautiful pair of B'a'-'k -faced Waxbills (Estrllda erthy- 
onota) in our opinion should have been first; and Mr. Ezra's perfect 
pair of Vinaceous Firefinches. 
1, W. Buckingham, grand pair of Crim.son Finches, but a 
lucky win in such company; 2 and 3, A. Ezra, exquisite pair of 
Vinaceous Firefinches and Chilian Si.skin; v.h.c, A. Ezra, fine Se- 
poy Finches, R. J. Watts, good Queen Whydah, 0. T. Maxwell, 
pairs of Black-faced Waxbills and Quail Finches; h.c, T. G. Hose, 
Paradise Whydahs, and C. T. Maxwell, pair Melba Finches and Tri- 
coloured Parrot Finch; c, Sidney Williams, pair Yellow Sparrows, 
and H. T. Gibb, Pintail Nonpareil. 
A.S. Insect- and Fruit-Eat ng Bihds (12): Every ex- 
hibit of more than passing interest and all exquisitely beautiful, but 
most of the species have been already noted in past issues of " B.N." 
A European Bee-Eater (Mr. Ezra's) made its first appearance on the 
English show bench. 
1, 2, 3, and v.h.c, C. T. Maxwell, Amethyst-rumped Sun- 
bird, pair Purple Sugarbirds, Coppersmith Barbet, and Necklace 
Tanager, a giand team, perfect condition, and in excellent plumage; 
v.h.c, A. Ezra, Loo-choo Robin, Japanese Redbreast, and Amethyst- 
rumped Sunbird — an exquisite trio of fa.scinating birds, condition 
perfect; h.c. A. Ezra, European Bee-eater, beautiful exhibit: Ottd 
Puck, good Shamah ; Miss L. Clare pair Indian Zostei'ops;," J. M. 
Walsh, exquisite Black -throated Tanager. 
The Clapham C.B.A. are to be congratulated on a most suc- 
cessful show and excellent management — if anything, the hall was 
none too large for the number of exhibits. W.T.P. 
British Bird Calendar. 
fWe hope members from other districts will send in 
notes. — Ed.] 
October 6th. On this date T witnessed the arrival of many 
Chaffinches, they appeared to be '"ery tired, resting on the out- 
houses and any other handy places. I did not notice any hens a- 
mong them. 
October 7th. I saw eight or ten Blue Tits in tlie girden. 
October 9th. Saw one Gold-Crest, 
October 1.3 — 14. Many Thrushes arrived. Missel, Song, and 
a few Redwings, 
October 16th. Saw a small party of Snow Buntings on the 
shore, 
