PREFACE. 



In bringing the 17tli volume of 'The Ibis' to a 

 conclusion, it remains for me to thank the many 

 contributors to its pages for the support they have 

 given me. That the former have not diminished in 

 number, nor their contributions fallen off in excel- 

 lence or variety, may well be subjects of congratu- 

 lation to the Members of our Union. That our 

 prospects for the coming year seem no less bright is 

 equally a source of satisfaction. 



OSBERT SALVIN, 



Editor. 



Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge. 

 October 1875, 



