An important step has been taken towards the collection of English folk-lore by Mr. E. Sidney Hartland, who has collected the folk-lore printed in county histories, newspapers, etc., of the county in which he resides—Gloucestershire. The Folk-lore Society has caused the extracts to be printed, and it is hoped that other counties will follow suit.
The organisation of county councils, so to speak, in connection with the Folk-lore Society, is now engaging the attention of the Council. Steps are being taken to establish such branches in Leicestershire and Rutland, and in Lincolnshire.
The beginnings of a Folk-lore Library are now being collected together at the rooms of Mr. Milne, the secretary, who has kindly offered to house any contributions to such a library as may be forwarded by members of the Society.
Mrs. G. L. Gomme is continuing the collection of Feasten cakes which created such interest at the recent Congress, and would be glad of any information on the subject, which could be forwarded to her at 1, Beverley Villas, Barnes Common, S.W.
Communications for the next number of Folk-Lore should reach the office, 270, Strand, on or before May 1st.
