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to be helpful to the beginners ; encouraging them by answering queries, naming obscure 

 specimens, recording their observations or notes ; also by occasionally describing suitable 

 collecting-grounds, where they may work freely and with profitable results. 



Concise reports of interesting facts or exhibits brought before various societies are 

 solicited, as well as notices of their coming meetings. Facilities are offered through our 

 columns for exchange of specimens, books, or instruments. To reviewing new books and 

 noticing instruments we shall devote liberal space, but it will be our endeavour to select the 

 good from the bad, leaving the latter unnoticed in such obscurity as they may merit. 



We hope to maintain the character of the magazine as the British naturalists' medium, but 

 steady effort will be made to induce some of our readers to take a less insular view of nature. 

 So it is intended to give a monthly epitome of " Science Abroad ' : by directing attention to the 

 more important articles appearing in foreign magazines, or in transactions of the learned 

 societies of other countries. 



Communications and discussions on any branch of science will be welcomed, though 

 no one subject will be permitted to unduly occupy our space. In conducting the discussions 

 we shall remind our contributors that the first qualification for the formation of the scientific 

 man is to be tolerant, using the word in its true sense ; and to argue only with forbearance 

 and in view of elucidating the subject under consideration. 



In entering upon the adventure of a New Series of Science-Gossip, I feel greater 

 confidence in consequence of the ready manner in which writers of position in the scientific 

 world have responded to'.my letters begging for " copy," and promised their support, generally 

 accompanied by congratulations that the magazine is to be continued. Amongst those who 

 have offered articles and whom I cannot sufficiently thank are : — Sir Eobert S. Ball, F.E.S. : 

 Dr. Dallinger, F.R.S. ; Dr. Albert Gwnther, F.R.S. ; Dr. George J. Romanes. F.R.S. ; 

 Dr. P. Lutxey Sclater. F.R.S.: Prof. H. G. Seeley, F.R.S.: Prof. A. Cort Haddon : 

 Hy. E. Dresser, Esq., F.L.S.; J. E. EEarting, Esq.. F.L.S.: Edgar A. Smith, Esq.. F.Z.S. : 

 J. E. Taylor, Esq., F.L.S. ; J. Jenner Weir, Esq., F.L.S. : and so many others that space 

 alone forbids enumeration. 



I consider myself fortunate in having secured the co-operation of such an experienced 

 editor as Mr. Edward Step, whose all-round scientific knowledge, coupled with his long 

 editorial experiences, renders his assistance most valuable. 



Finally, I have to ask for our readers' active support in making known the issue of this 

 New Series of Science-Gossip, and for their notes and other communications. Without 

 such support all our efforts will be vain.' Our readers should remember that an enlarged 

 circulation means increased illustration, and the record of what may appear a trivial observation 

 might turn out to be of scientific value or produce an interesting discussion. 



The numbers of the New Series will appear punctually on the 25th of each month, and 

 notes, observations or exchange notices can be received up to the iSth of the same month. 



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22nd February, 1894. 



JOHN T. CARRINGTON. 





