230 A Proposed Bibliography of Wiltshire. 
Mr. Cunnington goes on to say for himself :—‘‘ Canon Jackson’s 
collections might be advantageously published in the Magazine by 
instalments (as proposed for the catalogue of the Museum) and the 
valuable information would be secured, without interfering too much 
with the readable part of the book.” 
I confess I am not myself in favour of publishing the whole work 
by instalments, but I am in favour of publishing in the Magazine 
certain special bibliographies of places, &c., such as I have indicated, 
in this form, as soon as ever they can be compiled. 
However, I hope if discussion follows, advice will be given as to 
the best method of proceeding, for, if the Society is inclined to favour 
the proposed work, before it is taken in hand it will be necessary to 
~have some rules carefully drawn up, for the guidance of those engaged 
in the compilation. 
Tur Esspx BrpriocraPpHicaL CommitTTer’s RvtEs. 
Through the kindness of Mr. Edward A. Fitch, F.L.S., of Maldon, 
Essex, President of the Essex Field Club, I have received a copy of 
the rules of the Essex Bibliographical Committee, before referred to, 
of which he is one of the honorary secretaries. Most of these rules 
seem to me to be of an extremely.helpful and practical nature, and 
will merit the consideration of the Members of our Society if the 
question is brought before them, Without going into the details 
contained in the special rules drawn up by the Essex Committee 
for the guidance of those who assist in the work of compiling the 
Bibliography of Essex, I think the general rules are of such im- 
portance that I give them here in full :— 
“That the following shall be the general rules to be observed by those engaged 
in the work of compilation of the bibliography :— 
“(a) It shall include all such books, pamphlets, articles, maps, prints, &e., as 
are usually included in the best existing county bibliographies ; 
“(b) The decision as to the desirability of admitting or excluding any par- 
ticular work shall rest solely with the executive committee ; 
“(c) The works catalogued shall be arranged alphabetically under the names ~ 
of their authors, magazine articles being distinguished from works 
which are complete in themselves, and all necessary cross-references 
being inserted ; 
“(d) The various items composing the entry of any title shall appear in the 
