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coloured ones might be painted sparrows, but their beaks are 
too short. Will nothing stop this murderous millinery ? ” 
Animal Protection in New South Wales. — We are glad 
to hear that a Bill has passed in the New South Wales 
Assembly, and been read a second time by the Council, provide 
ing that opossums, kangaroo, and other native animals shall 
be absolutely protected until January, 1905, and after that date 
there is to be a close season every year covering six months, 
from August 1 to January 31. 
Miss Carrington. — We have received the following letter 
from “ One of the People ” with reference to the appeal printed 
in our November number 
“ All lovers of animals must feel indebted to you for generously 
inserting an appeal on behalf of a noble writer who has been 
untiring in her labours in teaching the needs and structure of 
defenceless creatures of the so-called brute creation. 
“ Dr. Kingsford teaches that ‘ The essential of true justice is 
the sense of solidarity. All creatures, from highest to lowest, 
stand hand in hand before God. Nor shall we ever begin to 
spiritualise our lives and thoughts, until we recognise this soli- 
darity, until we learn to look on the creatures of God’s hand, not 
as mere subjects of hunting and butchery, but as living souls 
with whom, as well as with the sons of men, God’s covenant is 
made.” 
“We owe Miss Carrington great reverence for her efforts to 
raise this high standard of justice and mercy, and I believe she 
deserves some sacrifice to aid her now in her sore need and 
distress. May I remind all lovers of birds and beasts who may 
wish to send some help for her who has worked for them, that 
Miss Oakes, 6, Colville Houses, Talbot Road, Notting Hill, 
will thankfully receive and acknowledge contributions for the E. 
Carrington Fund.” 
Dunfermline’s Opportunity. — The Dunfevmline Pvess for 
November 7 and 14, contains a full report of the advice which 
Canon Rawnsley has been giving the town, as to the most 
judicious way in which it can set to work to spend Mr. Carnegie’s 
princely gift in beautifying its surroundings. It is very rarely 
that such an opportunity comes to any community, and the 
people of Dunfermline will do well to pay close attention to so 
competent an adviser as they have in the Canon. 
Lantern Lectures. — The Secretary of the Children’s 
Department of the Humanitarian League reminds us that the 
season for Band of Mercy meetings has again come round, and 
that printed lectures, with coloured lantern slides, may be had 
on loan for a small charge. Two of the lectures, viz., “The 
Horse” and “The Cat,” have been revised since last season, 
and many new slides added. 
