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It is most important when 30 catalogues have to be worked at 
once that there should be a uniform system of marking, and if this 
is carried out in all cases as it has been in most, according to our 
Rules, it will not only lighten the work of the distributor but con¬ 
tribute to the correctness of the results. 
As far as the labelling of packets is concerned, it may be stated 
that it is not a matter of importance whether the catalogue 
numbers of species are written on them or not, the distributor goes 
by the names which should be written distinctly. The collector’s 
name should also, of course, be given always, and if sent by 
another than the collector the member who communicates it 
should add his own name, with com. before it. 
It is not fair that the time and patience of referees should be 
taken up with inadequate specimens, and that they should be held 
responsible for names given in cases where the material is not 
adequate to secure certainty in naming. 
C. H. Waddell, 
Hon. Sec. 
October, 1899. 
Note. —While Mr. Wheldon has kindly undertaken to act as Distributor and 
Treasurer, I shall still keep the office of Secretary, and carry on the general work 
of the Club as before. Letters therefore should be addressed to me, unless con¬ 
nected with the distribution or subscriptions. 
BALANCE SHEET, 1899. (To March 31st, 1900.) 
£ d - 
By Balance, 1898 .. .. 6 13 3 
,, 35 Subscriptions, 1899 .. 8 15 o 
,, Sale of Catalogues— 
By Messrs. Wesley, 4/- 
By Hon. Sec., 3/3 ..073 
To Rubber Stamp .. 
,, Carrington’s Papers 
,, Elliott, for Printing | 
Reports. 1896—8 l 
,, Stationery, Stamps, 
and Expenses of f 
Distribution of 1 
Specimens, 1899 / 
,, Balance— 
Hon. Sec., Cash and 
Stamps .. £1 5 o 
Hon. Treasurer 
£700 
£ s - d - 
046 
1 0 5 
3 18 o 
2 7 7 
^15 *5 6 
£15 *5 6 
