... not partake so much of the nature of the American mocking-bird, l he sky- lark, even after it has become peifect in its natural note, will catch that of any other bird that hangs nesr it. Few persons that keep canaries are aware that they sing chiefly ...

... An inhabitant of Stourbridge possesses a canary which, having been kept in a cage bung in a yard, mingles with its natural notes the call of young chickens, tbe clucking of bens, and the chirping of sparrows. The yearly meeting of the British Association ...