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are defined. Where the two known termini of a tract appear 

 in the name it does not suffer from the reproach of ambiguity. 

 The strongest argument in favor of the reform terminology, or 

 "Wilder nomenclature," as it is sometimes erroneously called, 

 IS the fact that every one can determine the meaning of its 

 names. This cannot be said of the peculiar mixture which is 

 seen in the writings of P^nglish and continental authors, upon 

 whom the report of the German Nomenclature Commission 

 seems to have produced no appreciable effect. 



One other suggestion and we have done. No writer who 

 cares for his future peace of mind should permit a technical ar- 

 ticle to appear without the benefit of his personal revision upon 

 the proof. In no instance of the writer's experience has this 

 simple precaution been omitted when the results have not 

 proved disasterous, often to the extent that the paper would 

 gladly be relegated to forgetfulness. 



c. L. herrick. 



