MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES. L09 



" along its separate path, it assumes an entirely new aspect 

 " when we compare it with other races." 



To assist in the collection of dialects the following* Vocabulary, 

 consisting of one hundred words and fifteen numerals, has been 

 compiled and printed by the Society ; and will it is hoped prove 

 of use, particularly in regard to the various Semang, Sakei and 

 Jakun dialects in the interior of the Peninsula. 



In collecting Vocabularies the following points should be 

 borne in mind, in order to facilitate the comparison of one dialect 

 with another. 



1 . In all eases to ascertain the exact name and locality (or 

 nomadic district) of the tribe, as described by itself. 



2. In taking down such generic words as " tree " and " bird'" 

 to distinguish carefully the general name (if there is one) from 

 the names of particular kinds of tree and birds. This rule has a 

 very wide application among uncivilized Tribes, which commonly 

 possess but one word for arm, hand and for leg, foot &c, &c. 



3. To give all the synonymous or nearly synonymous words 

 in use in each case, with easy distinction of their meaning as 

 far as possible. Undeveloped dialects usually possess a very 

 redundant Vocabulary in respect ol objects 



4. To observe carefully whether or not a word be of one 

 syllable; and if of more than one syllable whether or not it- be 

 a compound word. This is particularly important where the 

 words begin or end, as they frequently do in such dialects, 

 with a double consonant like " Kn, " or " Np. " 



5. To observe and represent the sound of each word as fully 

 and exactly as possible, and for this purpose to adhere, .to the 

 system of spelling recommended in the report published at page 

 45 of this Journal. The following is a List of words, the 

 equivalents for which it is desired, for the purpose of comparison, 

 to obtain in as many of the Wild-Tribe Dialects as possible. 



