EDITORIAL NOTE. 
During the absence of Mr G. W. Shirley on active service 
this volume has been seen through the press by Mr R. C. Reid, 
who has to acknowledge the assistance of Mrs Shirley. 
The Index of the last volume, which is issued separately 
with this volume, is the work of Mrs Shirley, to whom the 
Society is indebted for the care and trouble which she has 
taken in its preparation. 
It must be understood that as each contributor has seen 
the proof of his paper, the Society does not hold itself respon- 
sible for the accuracy of the data given therein. 
Members working on local Natural History and Archeo- 
logical subjects should communicate with the Hon. Interim 
Secretary. 
Papers may be submitted any time, preference being given 
to original work on local subjects. 
Enquiries regarding purchase of Transactions and pay- 
ment of subscriptions should be made to the Hon. Treasurer, 
Mr M. H. M‘Kerrow, 43 Buccleuch Street, Dumfries. 
Exchanges, presentations, and exhibits should be sent to 
the Hon. Interim Secretary, Ewart Public Library, Dumfries. 
