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 write out in full as above; but pick out the known name in different type, or underline it; and in cases where there are a number of authors of the same name, arrange by the known and ignore the disused forename. Only write out in full the first forename, unless it is a disused one, e.g.—

Smith (Thomas J. W. T.).

3. Distinctions and Titles. Ignore designations like Reverend, Doctor, M.A., LL.D., Professor, Miss, etc., save when required by Rule 4, but note titles or offices which will serve to distinguish an author and indicate his status or authority, e.g.—

Stanley (Arthur P.) Dean.

Keppel (Sir Henry) Admiral.

Macdonald (Sir Hector) General.

Stubbs (William) Bishop.

Jessel (Sir George) Master of the Rolls.

4. Biographical Dates. Use birth and death dates, or other period dates, to distinguish authors of the same name, e.g.—

Smith (William) 1810-1870.

(William) 1815-1861.

(William) 1819-1890.

In cases where such means of identification are not available, use their professions or other distinctions, as in Rule 3.

5. 'Royal and other Dignitaries. Monarchs, Popes, and Princes generally, are to be entered at their ruling names in their ver-