| Acclimatization.—A- paragraph recently appeared in our journal with reference to the Acclimatization Society. No meetings of the committee have been held, but Mr. Johnson the Curator, has been diligently at work collecting the outstanding subscriptions. After the settlement of every claim against the society there is a balance in hand of about £60. The magpies turned loose in Riccarton have, it is thought, been destroyed by the hawks and wild cats, but Mr Wilkin's Australian sparrows, which were also turned loose, are stated to be doing well The magpies in question did „ ot belong to the Acclimatization Society. The aviaries in the grounds are progressing, and will soon be finished. Speaking of the introduction of novel specimens, we may remark that at tempts are being made by 80me of " gardeners to naturalize the sweet potatoe but it is stated that Canterbury i 8 too cold' for its culture.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1485, 14 September 1865, Page 10 (Supplement)
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