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N". Zoology. 

 O. Human Anatomy. 

 P. Physical Anthropology. 



Q. Physiology (including Experimental Pathology, Pharm- 

 acology and Experimental Pathology.) 

 R. Bacteriology. 



The subject-matters of the above sciences will be grouped under 

 a convenient number of sub-headings, each of which will in turn 

 be indicated by an appropriate symbol, usually a number. These 

 symbols will be called Registration K umbers or Symbols as the 

 case may be. 



The Catalogue will be arranged according to subject-matter and 

 to author's name. Literature published before January 1st, 1901, 

 will not be included, neither will the Catalogue include what is 

 termed Applied Science ; technical matters of scientific interest 

 will, however, be included and they will be referred to under their 

 appropriate scientific headings. 



The management of the Catalogue will be in the hands of (1) 

 an International Convention, (2) an International Council, (3) 

 Regional Bureaus, and (4) a Central Bureau in London. 



(1.) The International Convention will have the supreme direc- 

 tion and control over the Catalogue ; it will consist of delegates 

 appointed by the respective Governments or other bodies which 

 establish Regional Bureaus ; (no region or district will be repre- 

 sented by more than three delegates), the convention will meet at 

 regular certain stated times, viz., in 1905, 1910 and afterwards 

 every ten years ; during the intervals the affairs of the Catalogue 

 will be administered by the International Council. 



(2.) The International Council. — Each contracting Government 

 or body can appoint one person to serve on the International 

 Council, which will meet in London at least once in every three 

 years, and at such other times as the Chairman and five other 

 members may agree upon. The Council will have to submit a 

 balance sheet and a report of its proceedings for publication in 



