Ware: LETTER TO THE MEMBERS 61 
As to the JourNAL, although we have an able editor 
we should not let him carry the burden alone. It is 
safe to say that he weleomes contributions not only of a 
technical, somewhat ponderous character, but others as 
well in lighter vein, short, pointed, crisp notes, and the 
simple reports of observations in, the field or elsewhere. 
Such as these we all enjoy, for they give life and zest to a 
periodical and are much to be desired. The things 
that have interested you are likely to interest others, 
- and one need not be a skillful writer to tell of the things — 
which have interested him, nor should he wait for the . 
time when he may write a fine “article.” We want ‘the oS 
_ variety which results from many contributors. ‘Furthe “alee 
More, this society, because of its widely scattered membe 
_ ship, lacks an advantage possessed by many organiza- = 
tions, in that it is unable to get its members together in 
any considerable numbers for acquaintance and — 
sion. This emphasizes the desirability both of kin 
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