Doomed? looked as if there was to be an inexorable pattern to be carried out, beginning with the bird that had died in the nest. Mrs. Brock Dr. Reynolds suggested that Dr. Reynolds, whose interest in birds is keen and intimate, if told of the situation, might be able to afford them the relief that he has brought to his human clients, so, about noon, the birds were taken to Mr. Brock's place of business for his advice. same He made the suggestion, realizing that it would be asking a good deal of a physician and surgeon in active practise to divert his attention to mere birds. As Mr. Brock had just finished telephoning to the doctor's office, finding him absent, the doctor dropped in, Dr. Reynolds treats them. volunteered instantly to do what he could for them, so we took them to his office where, during the noon hour, he was able to give them his attention, with enemas of glycerine and magnesium sulphate and sub-cutaneous injection of pituitary extract (to stim- ulate peristalsis), followed by delicate use of forceps in removing impacted faecal matter in large quantities, especially from L. During the afternoon, the birds were allowed to rest as much as they were able. Both at times slept, but L's gasping, except for short intervals, was incessant. At very wide intervals, each was given a drop of water. About 5:30 I brought them here, expecting L to die any minute. About 7:30 they were still making the good fight--I am astonished at L's vitality. I gave them an enema of the solution used by Dr. Reynolds, with perhaps a little beneficial effect, a drop or two of water and a portion of the custard about the size of a pea with the "squirt gun", and then allowed them to rest undisturbed. It seemed a miracle to me that they could have survived so long under the disturbing conditions and manipulations Astonishing vitality. in addition to their ailments. Later Mr. Brock called up and volunteered the week end efforts of himself and his bird-talented family, night and day, so this was accepted and the youngsters still alive and fighting, taken to his home. Take them to the Brocks.