2 The Naturalist. 



In carrying out this object, we shall be glad to receive papers 

 on any branch of Natural History, either in elucidation of any 

 disputed point, or other question arising in the minds of our con- 

 tributors, which they may deem useful to be communicated ; also 

 Reports of Meetings, Excursions of Societies, or of any members of 

 them ; lists of local fauna or flora, or of additional species to already 

 published lists ; short notes on any particular species, or capture in 

 any part of the United Kingdom ; Notes and Queries, as correspon- 

 dence amongst our supporters on any Natural History subject that 

 may interest them. Offers of exchange in all branches will also form 

 a part of our plan — though, whilst at present undecided whether 

 these shall be inserted free of charge, we shall at first so insert them, 

 leaving ourselves free at any future time, to make a small charge for 

 their insertion. 



In conclusion, we here make an earnest appeal to all Naturalists for 

 their support, both by way of subscriptions and contributions. The 

 price of each number is so small that all can afford it, and we are 

 equally sure that all can occasionally contribute some matter of interest 

 to its pages. Whilst reserving to ourselves a discretionary power of 

 curtailing, or even of rejecting, communications — as we are in duty 

 bound, — yet we can conscientiously promise that every communi- 

 cation that may be sent shall have our careful attention and 

 consideration, and we shall certainly use the knife sparingly, and be 

 merciful according to our power. Let none, therefore, withhold their 

 information. There is nothing succeeds like success j and to ensure 

 this success we need but one thing — and that is, the cordial support of 

 all Naturalists. Let this be fully given, and no labour on our part 

 shall be wanting to make " The Yoekshire Naturalist" a permanent 

 institution. 



Since the above was in type, we have received many letters suggesting 

 that we should adopt a title somewhat wider in its scope ; agreeably 

 with these suggestions, and also with a resolution passed at the last 

 meeting of the Consolidated Societies, the title of this journal will be 

 simply " The Naturalist." We hope this will meet the views of all 

 our friends. 



