A PARROT SCHOOL.
A uarrofc school, consisting of 1500 pupils, and having two"lerms <a year, is run by Mr. W. A. King, of Brownsville, Texas. The birds come from Mexico and Central America, and are taught to speak English. During school hours they sit on perches rising in tiers. Each class is provided with a gramophone with records containing different kinds;of sentences. '. .. ."-....
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 15 (Supplement)
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62A PARROT SCHOOL. Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 237, 6 October 1928, Page 15 (Supplement)
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