source: Truth Newspaper 25th Sept 1927.
Following a report that shady hawkers had been selling dyed sparrows instead of Roller Canaries.
SITE SOURCE: Section 5. CRIME AND CORRUPTION

Paddington Ditty

Sister Mary bought a canary
Paying cost a sigh
Day and night
Tis true, too right,
She listened to its cry
But strange to say it never whistled
This is the reason why
She found sole cock sparrow feathers
Coming through the dye.

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