The Field Naturalist's 

 Quarterly 



Vol. II. FEBRUARY 1903. No. 5. 



Editorials. 



A year ago we stated in this column what were to be the 

 main aims and objects of this journal. With the present 

 issue we enter upon volume ii., concerning the prospective 

 contents of which we wish to say a word. But before 

 speaking of the future we desire in the first place to express 

 our most grateful thanks to all those who in 1902 did so 

 much to assist in launching the ' F. N. Q.' — as this paper 

 has come to be known — on what promises to be a prosperous 

 voyage. The only thing wanted to stiffen the determination 

 of the editor and his colleagues to found a journal peculiarly 

 devoted to the subjects in which field naturalists take an 

 interest, was the encouragement and help of those who have 

 the best interests of field clubs and societies at heart. That 

 help and encouragement has been freely offered from the 

 very beginning, but has been specially marked during the 

 last few months. We desire, therefore, to thank most 

 sincerely all those who have contributed to our columns, 

 who have assisted in making the journal known amongst 

 those for whom it is particularly intended, and who have 

 made suggestions for the improvement of the paper. 

 vol. 11. — no. 5. A 



