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Editorial. 
cannot expect as a society to escape without loss. Already 
wo regret to note that the Hon. Vere D. Boscawen has been 
killed in action; the husband of T.ady Edith Douglas Pennant 
has l>een wounded and is a prisoner; Sir R. J. Corhelt, Bart., 
lias also been wounded, and many are serving with the colours. 
^ye should be glad if members would help us to compile a 
complete list and of casualties, so as to enable " Bird Notes " 
to have its " Roll of Honour." 
Even in times like these, foi- the need is the greater, 
we urge upon all to make our Society and its Magazine known 
to those interested in bird-life, and to use every efTort to in- 
crease our membership. 
The following are a few methods which suggest them- 
selves to us, whereby you may help the Club and increase 
its usefulness at a distressful time: 
By the prompt payment of your subscriptions, which became 
due on the 1st inst., and thus save your Secretary the 
trouble and expense of postal applications. 
By personal efTort to secure new Members. 
By liberally supporting the Illustiation and Deficit Funds. 
By contributing Articles, Notes (illustrated if possible), con- 
cerning Aviaries, with Details as to how the birds 
are fed and treated generally. 
By bearing, whenever possible, the cost of the blocks for 
illustrating the articles. 
By the careful collection of Data relating to the birds you 
keep, and the systematic puldication of same in " Bird 
Notes." 
By supporting with your presence any puhli(^ functions 'the 
Club may hold. 
These are a few ways in which all may assist in the 
Club's pi'opaganda, and have a iieisonal share in the progress 
of aviculture. 
The present issue must not be taken as a precedent 
of those to follow, because the Show Report and a process of 
levelling np have compelled the issue of a bulkier number 
than the times warrant. The extent to which any curtail- 
ment may be necessary, must depend entirely on the help given 
by members as indicated above. 
