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EDITORIAL. 
We are not given to self-adulation but we 
think that ‘‘ The Conchologists’ Exchange is 
needed by collectors and that it has accom- 
plished much good in its short life. The pro- 
gress already made we hope to see continued, 
but it can only be done by the hearty co-opera- 
tion of our friends. We wish to largely in- 
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word for it as occasion offers. It is our desire 
that each number shall be an improvement 
upon its predecessor; but as we said before 
this can only be done by your co-operation. 
We will be especially thankful for any notes 
of new discoveries in the malacological field, 
| and we will strive to give all a proper hearing 
and the fullest credit for their findings It is 
inevitable that new discoveries will continue 
to be made in our chosen field of research 
| from now until the end of time, as vast areas 
have yet to be fully explored and their treas- 
ures described; and, again numerous species 
are rapidly becoming extinct, while others are 
scarcely known or have never had the light of 
discovery cast upon them. We trust our young 
readers will comfort themselves with the fact 
that the rewards of Fame are not entirely for 
the savant, as history teaches us that she has 
benisons in store for her youthful sons as well. 
There is much in the present number to 
interest the young and we especially invite 
them to correspond with us. Valuable articles 
have been contributed to this number by Mr. 
C. F. Ancey of Marseilles, France, Mr. H. 
A. Pilsbry of Davenport, lowa, and Mr! John 
Ford of Philadelphia; and wa hope to add 
from time to time such new féatures as will 
claim your kind attention and merit your 
hearty support. 
Beginning with the number for January 1887, 
we propose to increase the subscription price 
of «The Conchologists’ Exchange” and we 
would suggest therefore that. our friends who 
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