In October 1954 our Bulletin was enlarged to 20 pages with an accompanying note that it should not be regarded as a precedent. Whilst circumstances do not permit a permanent increase it is thought that to commence the new season with a 16 page issue will be very welcome. Although both our President and I have. consistently enjoined members to send in contributions for publication in our Bulletin I have always been mindful of the phrase:- "Example is better than precept" and I am glad to be able to include a short article myself in this issue. The innovation of incorporating an illustration (Prints supplied by H.BEINY, Specialist Photographer, 29,Baker Street, London, W.l.) (the cost of which has NOT been charged to the CIRCLE's funds) necessitated providing envelopes which would avoid folding and such envelopes will be used when sending out all future issues. The interesting article on ST. CHRISTOPHER and the one on CAYMAN ISLANDS are the first to appear and there remain 5 colonies viz:- ANTIGUA, BRITISH GUIANA, MONTSERRAT, TURKS & CAICOS ISLES and VIRGIN ISLES still to be covered. I am quite sure those of our members who collect these can furnish some very useful information and I hope they will not delay any longer sending something in for the benefit of others similarly interested. A very cogent leader, touching on the provision of notes and articles for Society journals, by any good friend - Mr.W.B.Haworth, M.A., Editor of "The Stamp Collectors' Fortnightly", appears in the issue dated August 6th, 1955. I feel sure if all take note of what he says those who have the task of editing bulletins, news letters etc.will find their work considerably lightened.
Notwithstanding the sad passing of two of our members and the resignation of some others our numbers show an increase, the total being 115. We extend a warm welcome to all newcomers and in particular to three from overseas -- Dr. H.B. Bruce (New Guinea) ,Mr. E. H. Hunt, F.R.P.S.L. and Mr. A.R. Kleiner (South Africa). We are also pleased to announce that our "Royal" representation is now 42 (16 Fellows and 26 Members). Cheshire is included once more in our table of distribution and Somerset appears for the first time a member having moved there from Middlesex.
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LON DON (24)
PROVINCIAL (70 )
| Cheshire 1 | Kent 3 | Shropshire 2 |
| Cornwall 2 | Lancashire 2 | Somerset 1 |
| Derbyshire 4 | Lincolnshire 1 | Staffordshire 1 |
| Devon 4 | Middlesex 5 | Suffolk 3 |
| Essex 3 | Norfolk 2 | Surrey 9 |
| Hampshire 4 | Northants 2 | Sussex 3 |
| Herts 2 | Northumberland 2 | Warwickshire 2 |
| Wiltshire 2 | Yorkshire 3 | |
| N. Ireland 1 | Scotland 5 | Wales 1 |
OVERSEAS (21)
| Australia 1 | B.W.I. 4 | Canada 2 |
| New Guinea 1 | South Africa 2 | U.S.A. 11 |
With the passing of Mr.H.C. Adams, R.D.P. F.R.P.S.L. which, as many members are aware, took place on July 1st last our CIRCLE has lost one of its most distinguished members. It was in accord with his great love of stamps that, despite his advanced years and indifferent health, he responded immediately to the invitation to join us. His added support by making contributions to our pages were greatly appreciated by fellow collectors of ST. VINCENT and no more striking proof of his outstanding modesty can be found than by his spontaneous willingness to admit to one or two errors in his articles to which he referred in our last Bulletin. We are glad to record that our Founder &. Hon. Secretary represented our CIRCLE at the last rites which took place quietly at Christ Church, Chorleywood Common, near Rickmansworth, Herts on July 6th. Mr. Adams's many achievements and contributions to philately in general have been fully dealt with in other journals, nevertheless we are very proud that his last notes, on St. Vincent appeared in our Bulletins (the final one being on p. 95 of this issue) and these will serve as a permanent reminder of his association's with our CIRCLE.
We also record with regret the loss of another member -Mr: John H. Sinton, F.R.P.S.L., who died at his home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on July 18th last. Those members who attended the CICLE meetings at both Eastbourne and Norwich Philatelic Congresses will recall his wry interesting discourses particularly on the stamps of St. Vincent.
The CIRCLE extends its sincere sympathy to the relatives of both these gentlemen.
P. T. S.
Facilities are now available for opinions to be given on most stamps of the B.W.I. group. A fee of 1/- per stamp plus return postage will be charged. Members who wish to take advantage of this service should send the stamp (or stamps) to the Hon.Secretary enclosing the appropriate fee and a stamped addressed plain (or registered) envelope. Every endeavour will be made to return stamps within seven days.
Bulletins Nos.1 &: 2 have been reprinted and back issues 1-4 are now available at 1/- each post free. Orders should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary accompanied by the appropriate remittance.