... 2, Mr. Gladstone severely criticised t at system, the 1,. 1main objections raised being to the use of C for ;Bn X the natural note, which he submitted should N 7 he A. The accidental signs of sharps and 1, flats he considered makeshift contrivsances ...

... and spreading out its tail in the most graceful manner, and alter- ing his various cries, sometimes pouring forth his natural notes, at others mocking those of other birds, and even the howling of the Dingo dog. A closely-allied form from Port Phillip ...

... that had been frequently addressed to it by its mistress. This bird did not sing like other canaries, but in lieu of its natural notes continually repeated, Pretty Dick, pretty Dick, pretty little Dickie ; kiss, kiss, kiss, pretty little Dickie; and this ...

... that the competitor's age is correctly stated. BIRDS AND THEIR WAYS. An amusing incident, writes 'Mr. J. E. Whiting in Nature Notes,was witnessed by afriend, who,like my- self, is interested in anything relating to natural history. Whilst working at ...

... Highlands, and learned to love them i aA only the familiar can. One of the most beautiful -h descriptions of these abundant nature-notes is that )t of a doo, which was seen for several sornings, rest- I. less and anxious, listening and searching the wind ...

... I he had no intention of remaining in the position of I weavers, spinners, and twisters. When Louis Haye's | short good.natured note had come, telling him of the I chance there was, and saying that he had epoken for him, I but offering no great hopes of ...