There is good news for the supporters of the Plumage
Bill. The Committee stage was finished on Tuesday, and there is now every reason to hope that the Bill will become law as an agreed measure. The promoters and opponents of the Bill reached a settlement after consultation with the Board of Trade. The basis of the agreement is that four months after the passing of the Act the Board of Trade is to appoint a Joint Advisory Committee which will advise the Board as to extending or modifying the schedule of birds the importation of whose plumage is prohibited. We must add a word of hearty and sincere congratulation to Mr. H. J. Massingham. Though others have worked hard and well, we feel sure that the present happy prospect would never have been reached but for Mr. Musing- ham's enthusiasm and self-sacrifice.
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