SAFETY OF CAPTIVE BIRDS.
Sir, —In reply to "A.M.'s" letter in Monday's Herald, I would like him to observe that the building in question, cannot be termed a wooden building. The front, sides, and back of building are brick. The floor is wood, but is entirely covered underneath with asbestas sheeting to prevent fire' from spreading. If " A.M." had witnessed the fire he would have noticed that four large cages were used to transfer all the stock out of the shop. These cages have always been in readiness in case of emergency. The birds that died were small finches in the large window. I love the birds, and it was through the kindness of allowing the birds so much freedom, that ultimately'led to their destruction, for it was impossible to catch the lot in the large window. Four hundred birds and animals were removed from the shop in five minutes—thanks to the large portable cages, and the great kindness of the many friends who helped me. This is tho first fire the firm has experienced in 55 years. J. Beg. Walker.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20481, 5 February 1930, Page 14
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