Herewith appears the first number of the Busy Bee for 1879, and the editor is bound to remark how very few members have written upon the proposed subject, namely "Animal Life," Ignotus being the only one, but this, however, is of small matter, as there is thus a greater variety.
The editor would also call her readers' attention to the neatness of Sambo’s and Ibis’ papers, as well as to the fact that Effigy has at last favoured us with the end of her tale "Francesca," but since her delay in sending it no more stories that are "to be continued" will be received, unless under any very special circumstances. The next number will be brought out in April, you are therefore requested to send in your contributions by the 10th of March, or not later than the 20th.
The subject proposed is "The Weather".
You are also requested to forward the Magazine in precisely the same order as is marked at the end of the book, and not to keep it more than three days. As the number of members continues to increase, the editor will send round the Magazine twice; first to those who do contribute, (i.e. the working bees,) and secondly to those who do not contribute (i.e. the drones). A copy of the criticisms and remarks from the last number is placed at the end of the book. You are request requested to write your criticisms in ink.
It is proposed to change the name of the Busy Bee to the Bee-hive, all members are therefore requested to write their names on the voting-sheet at the end, that the editor may know what course to pursue. It is possible that some of the members may not have time to read the Busy Bee in the three days allowed, but if those members will write their names and addresses at the end of the list of drones they shall have it in the second round.
The Hursley members having requested to have the Magazine all together and last, the editor has complied with the request.
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