PREFACE 



The end of 1895 will see the completion of the fifth year 

 of the publication of the Journal of Malacology, which has 

 now reached its fourth volume, the parts issued in 1892 and 

 1S93 forming Volume II. 



Judging from the gratifying letters received from time to 

 time, the present volume in no wise falls short of its pre- 

 decessors, and as Acting Editor, I must sincerely thank those 

 members of the staff on whose efforts the success of the 

 JoL'KXAL has been largely dependent, as well as the literary 

 and artistic contributors during the year. The care expended 

 by the printer on the production of the work should also be 

 made mention of. 



It is contemplated that after this number, the Bibliography 

 should be put into the hands of ^Ir. E. R. S^'kes, who has 

 kindly offered to superintend the whole of the work in con- 

 nection with this department. 



Nothing more remains to be said except to express the 

 hope that in iSg6 still better work ma}- be aimed at and 

 accomplished. 



Wilfred Mark Webb. 



