IV. PREFACE. 



We wish to add that no pains will be spared in the 

 future to make this Journal worthy of its name, and of the 

 Society which it represents, and that the variety and interest 

 of its articles will add much to its attraction and usefulness. 



It is hoped, too, that by this periodical, the advantages 

 of the " Postal Microscopical Society," to which the Journal 

 owes its origin, will become now generally known, and that 

 the members of the parent society will endeavour to insert 

 such notes and drawings in the note-books, as will be worthy 

 of publication. 



The Editor desires to thank those who have so kindly 

 contributed articles, and to solicit from them and other friends, 

 further papers upon any scientific subject of interest. 



