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SINCE the War a number of ingenious schemes have been put forward for the reform of the calendar. Such an important step should not be taken unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly, but the advantages claimed should be considered, the extent of the demand for it assessed, and the possibility of finding a scheme which would meet general approval carefully weighed. The League of Nations, being in a position to consult the various bodies which could give authoritative expression to opinion on the subject and the aid of which would be required in carrying out any changes proposed, undertook a full inquiry. It appointed a committee, with Prof, van Eysinga of Leyden as chairman, and with representatives of the Holy See, the Orthodox Church, the Church of England, the International Chamber of Commerce, and the International Astro-:nomical Union upon it. This committee has recently issued a short and valuable report.1
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D., F. The Reform of the Calendar. Nature 118, 776 (1926). https://doi.org/10.1038/118776a0
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