ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON. 
ORGANIZATION. 
In response to a circular call, of which the following is a copy, 
a number of persons interested in entomology met at 1700 Thir- 
teenth st., N.W., Washington, D. C., on Friday evening, February 
29, 1884: 
(Copy of Call.) 
Entomology is now so well represented at the national capital 
that some organization of those persons interested in it seems de- 
sirable, both on social and scientific grounds. The undersigned, 
voicing what we believe, after considerable inquiry, to be the 
general desire of all those in any way interested in insects, both 
in Washington and Baltimore, hereby invite you to an informal 
meeting at the residence of Prof. C. V. Riley, 1700 Thirteenth 
st., N.W., on Friday evening (February 29), at 7.30 P. M. 
At this meeting it is proposed to discuss, informally, the ad- 
visability of forming such an organization, and, if the general 
sentiment prove favorable, to provide for permanent organization 
at a subsequent meeting to be then and there decided upon. 
You are earnestly invited to attend, or, if unable to do so by 
reason of prior engagement, to address either of the undersigned 
by letter, giving your views on the subject : 
C. V. RILEY, 
E. A. SCHWARZ, 
L. O. HOWARD. 
After a thorough discussion the following resolution of organ- 
ization was unanimously adopted : 
" Whereas, an Entomological Society is demanded at Washington, we, 
as persons interested in entomology, do herewith constitute ourselves an 
organization for the purpose of cooperation to advance, encourage, and 
