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said to be equal when their directions are the same and their magni- 

 tudes are equal," which sounds likely. The above answer is taken from 

 the ' Imperial Dictionary,' and we disclaim all responsibility for it, 

 though it is doubtless correct. Please don't ask us any more like that, 

 — we are not an ambulating encyclopaedia. 



A. F., Northumberland. 



Vegetable aethiops is a charcoal prepared by burning Fucus vesicu- 

 losus, or common seaweed, in a covered crucible. 



J. A. G., Grimsby. 



The common white stork {Cicofria alba) feeds on fish, reptiles, small 

 mammals, worms, and insects. A rare visitor here. Said to show 

 great affection to its young and respect to its old parents. 



D. J. H., Leominster. 



Certainly not. It is by no means the case that matter printed in the 

 smaller type in this journal is therefore regarded by us as less important 

 or interesting than that in larger type. It is a mere question of space. 

 The small type used is readily seen, and by using it we are able to 

 include a far greater mass of material than we otherwise could. For 

 instance, we look upon "British Field Zoology" as one of the most 

 important sections, but we put it in small type for the reason stated. 

 The same remark applies to the Correspondence and Library columns. 



R. M. S., Glasgow. 



What a photographer thinks justifiable in portraiture is no concern 

 of ours, but we are quite clear that anything in the nature of " faking " 

 photographs which are supposed to represent animals in nature is 

 absolutely unjustifiable. It is a well-recognised rule in scientific photo- 

 graphy. If such a " faked " photograph ever appeared in our columns, 

 it would be because we had been deceived by it, and we should much 

 regret its publication, and take good care to accept no more from the 

 same source. A faithful representation of the subject is of infinitely 

 more value than securing an artistic picture. 



J. G., Tunbridge. 



We are flattered by your idea, and have no doubt that it could be 

 carried out with advantage to field clubs. But we think you will agree 

 with us that such a suggestion must come from the field clubs, not from 

 us. There can be no doubt that organisation would accomplish more 

 than individual efforts. 



Young Naturalist's Quarterly Competition. 



In order to encourage the study of natural history and other scientific 

 subjects, the Editor offers prizes every quarter for the best essays sent 

 to him on the prescribed subjects. The competitions are open to all 



