EDITORIAL NOTE, 



The Editor again acknowledges his indebtedness to Miss 

 Harkness for the careful typing of the Index, and thanks the 

 Editor of the Dutnfries and Galloivay Stniuiard for the loan 

 of the three blocks of old houses reprinted in this volume. 

 The Society is indebted to its President for the frontispiece and 

 the other engravings of Presidents. 



It must be understood that as each contributor has seen 

 a proof of his paper, the Editor does not hold himself respon- 

 sible for the accuracy of the scientific, personal, or place 

 names, or for the dates that are given therein. Where 

 possible, errors have been corrected in the Index. 



Members working on local Natural History and Archaeo- 

 logical subjects should communicate with the Honorary 

 Secretary. Papers may be submitted at any time. Preference 

 is always given to original work on local subjects. 



Enquiries regarding purchase of Transactions and pay- 

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 Treasurer, Mr M. H. MT-Cerrow, 43 Buccleuch Street, 

 Dumfries. 



Exchanges, Presentations, and Exhibits should be sent 

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G. W. S. 



