It is, therefore, quite within bounds to expect that the 
increase in Society dues, and in the subscription price will, with 
income from advertisements, and reduced general expenses enable 
the Society to publish a journal maintaining its previous charac¬ 
ter in all respects. It is hoped that each one interested in the 
continuance of the Society and its publication will bring it to the 
notice of any one likely to join in our work. 
The subject of the offerings has been questioned by some, 
since printing members’ names with address has opened the way 
to demands for collecting and forwarding of specimens especially 
from members in remote foreign countries. This has come to be 
a tax on membership, therefore, several have requested to have 
their names dropped from the Society, while remaining subscrib¬ 
ers to The Bryologist. This state of affairs should not be allowed 
to continue. Requests for specimens should be made only from 
those offering in the Exchange Department. It is urged that 
any member having anything to offer will communicate the speci¬ 
mens to the custodian of the group, who will send lists to the 
editor for use from time to time. In the near future it is 
expected to establish an “Exchange Bureau ” on similar lines to 
that of our English friends, and to publish a check list on thin 
paper at small cost. Any suggestions will be gratefully received. 
In turning over The Bryologist to the Sullivant Moss Society 
I wish to thank all who have so ably seconded my efforts to build 
up a strong society of students of cryptogams with the journal as 
a means thereto. I feel that I have every reason to be, not only 
satisfied, but proud of the results of my ten year labor. I have 
enjoyed it all and only wish I were able to continue and to do 
more than in the past. I mean to do quite as much tlio in a 
less conspicuous role. As Treasurer of the Society I am on the 
Advisory Board, and expect to contribute all in my powder to the 
increased usefulness of our Society and its publication. 
Annie Morriix Smith. 
