THE "WHEN. 
room, either the corner of a cnpboard, or a cage, or even pre- 
fers a string to which cages which are drawn upwards by means 
of a roller are attached. From this spot it flies off at least 
twice every minute, making the circuit of the whole room, 
catching flies in its course. It conveys these to its perch, and 
eats them. They are lively birds, which scarcely soil the 
furniture, and often utter their long shrill notes. They very 
speedily clear the room of flies. When flies begin to be scarce, 
it is merely necessary to throw a few into the food trough, and 
they will then speedify accustom themselves to the chamber 
food.” 
It seems to me that the above extract is well worthy the 
attention not only of folks in private life, but also of shopkeepers 
whose wares suffer so severely from the attacks of legions of 
flies. Fancy, how much nicer than those abominable “ catch 
’em alive oh’s,” which in the summer time offend the eye and 
shock the nerves whenever one passes a grocer’s or confec- 
tioner’s ; how much more pleasant it would be to see a couple 
of nice little wrens darting about here and there, and demolish- 
ing a pest at every dart ! I really think the suggestion much 
valuable to throw away, and I give all confectioners and 
grocers warning that if they adopt it, I shall expect in every 
tart. 
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