IV PEEFACE. 



tries to express his obligations to his contributors, and thank 

 them for their friendly aid during the past year. 



In the "endeavour for the self-same ends," it is pleasing 

 to note the progress which has been made along the paths 

 of science, the additions which have been made to the 

 common store of knowledge. 



The concluding stanza of the poem quoted invites a 

 continuation of those happy relations which have hitherto 

 made 'The Zoologist' what it is, and without which it would 

 cease to exist : — 



" Therefore I hope as no unwelcome guest 



At your warm fireside when the lamps are lighted, 

 To have my place reserved amongst the rest, 

 Nor stand as one unsought and i;ninvited." 



J. E. H. 





