PARE AGE. 
THE Editor has again to record his thanks to those who 
have contributed to the continued success of the Magazine, 
whether as contributors of articles or notes, or as supporters 
and readers of the journal. 
He would venture to suggest that in certain parts of 
the field which the journal occupies, he would be glad to 
have more contributions for insertion in the future than 
‘The Naturalist’ has been favoured with during the year 
now drawing to a close. And he might remind all 
supporters that the complexion which the journal assumes 
depends far more upon his supporters than upon himself, 
and that, therefore, should any one desire to see any 
particular department of natural history or any particular 
county in the north of England more adequately catered 
for, the remedy lies to some extent in his own hands. 
Let such a one forward articles or notes bearing thereupon, 
and he will find that he will have the ready assistance 
of the Editor in the matter. | 
One more request. Short notes of important and 
interesting occurrences are the life-blood of such journals. 
Will all readers therefore furnish such brief notices when- 
ever suitable topics come under their observation ? 
