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PREFACE, 



More than a quarter of a century has passed since (early in 

 the spring of 1864) it was decided to establish the Entomologist's 

 Monthly Magazine. 



The basis upon which it was established may be found in the 

 Preface to "Vol. i. In the first instance that it would be conducted 

 without hope or desire of pecuniary gain on the part of its 

 proprietors ; and secondly, that it would be both popular and 

 scientific. The latter idea has, we venture to think, been fully 

 realized; as to the former, we can only say that no balance is 

 in hand, and that when the financial results of more than 25 years' 

 working can be adjusted, it is believed there will be no deficit. 



It has been decided to commence a nominal Second Series. 

 There will be no radical change in the constitution of the Magazine, 

 other than by frequently increasing the number of pages and 

 illustrations (without extra charge) : endeavours will be con- 

 stantly used to render it still more generally useful. 



Vol. sxv has extended to a somewhat inconvenient bulk, 

 necessitated by the resolve to commence each Vol. of the Second 

 Series in January, and to end it in December. This has been 

 repeatedly urged upon us. 



The two Eclitoi's who took part at the inauguration of the 

 Magazine in 1864, and who still remain on the staff, have no 

 reason to regret the result of their endeavours to further, through 

 its pages, the cause of Entomology during the period that has 

 since elapsed. Those of the Editors who have joined at subsequent 

 periods share this feeling. 



The fact of a Magazine devoted to Entomology, conducted 

 absolutely on non-commercial principles, existing for more than 

 25 years, is probably unique in the annals of Natural History 

 journalism. The Editors ask the present supporters to continue 

 their aid, and to induce others to supplement it on the occasion 

 of what will be practically a new departure, by their endeavours 

 to further the sale of a journal which has been, and will continue 

 to be, " a labour of love." 



H. T. STAINTON,) Two original Editors, 



> on behalf 



R. McLACHLAN, ) of their Colleagues. 



1, Paternoster Bow, London, E.C. : 

 November, 1889. 



