vi PREFACE. 



Under an encouraging impression that, in the above 

 capacity, it may have already helped to usher a few (albeit 

 through a side door) into that glorious edifice some to 

 observe some to admire some to adore, the Insect Chronicle 

 proceeds cheerfully through the gayest period of winged' 

 existence, and the brightest portion of " the varying year." 



