THE 



GEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE 



VOLUME LVII. / ' 



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No. IL— FEBRUARY, 1920. ^'^t^^^.j 5^5/ 



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EDITORIAL NOTES. "^ 



npHE Editors have been much gratified by the kind response that 

 -*- they have received to their appeal for the support of geologists 

 both at home and abroad in their endeavour to secure the con- 

 tinuance of the Geological Magazine. Numerous letters have 

 come to hand from all quarters promising valuable assistance, both 

 moral and material, in their campaign against the adverse conditions 

 that at one time threatened the very existence of the Magazine. 

 The Editors felt sure from the beginning that it was only necessary 

 to inform their friends of the critical situation in order to enlist 

 their help, and this confidence has been abundantly justified, so 

 much so that it is now possible to look forward to the future with 

 some degree of assurance, although it is still clear that the margin 

 of safety is not yet adequate to ensure against difficulties arising 

 from a further possible increase in the cost of production. The 

 strictest economy will still be essential in every way. It may perhaps 

 clear the air and avoid any possible misunderstanding if it is generally 

 understood that the editorship is now a labour of love, at any rate 

 in the sense that it is not remunerated. It is hoped that this con- 

 dition is only temporary, and that it may in a while be possible to 

 revert to the former state of affairs, but at present even a small 

 editorial salary is inconsistent with the continuance of the Magazine. 

 It is, of course, impossible to cater with equal success for all tastes, 

 and the Editors can only do what they think will give most satis- 

 faction to the majority of readers. Although a certain amount of 

 criticism has been received, yet this is far outweighed by the mass 

 of favourable comment coming from many quarters, for which the 

 Editors are duly grateful. 



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A SPECIALLY pleasing feature has been the active support obtained 

 from sources outside this country ; from the British Dominions 

 overseas, and especially from the United States of America. Kindly 

 letters have come to hand from South Africa. New Zealand, and many 

 other countries where geology flourishes. But the best news of all 

 comes from America. On New Year's Day a cable was received 

 from Boston, stating that the Geological Society of America has 

 guaranteed to find forty new subscribers for the present year. This 



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