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occurrence of its name in " Meynell's list of Yorkshire fishes," 1844 ; 

 and on page 50, Syngnathus pelagicus is given, though the fact that 

 specimens are in a museum can scarcely be deemed conclusive as to 

 its occurrence on the neighbouring coast. 



Having briefly referred to what may be deemed defects in the 

 catalogue we hasten to acknowledge its many good points. The 

 compilation must have involved an amount of labour, which can only 

 be appreciated by those who have attempted similar work. It is in- 

 teresting to notice that Mr. Howse has been able to record 14 if not 15 

 out of the 20 British Pleuronectidje as occurring in his district, and 

 we trust that his diligence may stimulate others. The introductory 

 remarks will be of considerable use to beginners in Ichthyology. 

 Should another edition of this Catalogue be called for, we would 

 suggest the removal of the really doubtful species to an appendix, but 

 perhaps, now that attention is called to them, many of them may be 

 verified by local naturalists and removed from the doubtful list. 



FROM THE EDITOR. 



For the last eleven years it has been my pleasure to conduct the 

 " Young Naturalist," the last number of which, as far as the title is 

 concerned, appears to-day. During that period it has been my great 

 satisfaction to feel that whilst I have made very many friends, I have 

 not lost one, and by the able assistance of my correspondents and 

 coadjutors, the magazine has continued year by year to improve, and 

 to receive a larger share of support. But a mistaken opinion as to its 

 scope has been assumed from its title. It has, therefore, been deemed 

 prudent to make the slight alteration needed to remove that impedi- 

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" BRITISH NATURALIST." 



Advantage has also been taken of this change to add to the staff, 

 as will be seen on the cover of the present number. 



No other change is contemplated, except that under the new title, 

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