PREFACE. 



But few prefatory remarks are required from me. We 

 have lost a few members, but have gained several recruits 

 to the B. 0. Union and the B. O. C, in 1902. The Rev. A. 

 H. Macpherson was an excellent field-naturalist, and a warm 

 supporter of the Club, by the Members of which he will be 

 greatly missed. 



The contributions from members of the Club and from 

 friends in foreign countries have been as important as ever, 

 and a large number of new species have been described at 

 our monthly meetings. 



I desire to acknowledge the true friendship and cooperation 

 which I have received from all my brother members during 

 the past year. 



(Signed) R. BOWDLER SHARPE, 



Editor. 



October 1st, 1002. 



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