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York Entomological Society. — This society, which, is now progressing satis- 

 factorily, was founded near the commencement of last year, with a view of 

 effecting an earnest co-operation amongst the entomologists of York and 

 neighbourhood, and to aid in the diffusion of knowledge in connection with 

 their entomological pursuits. The meetings are held the first Monday in 

 each month, at eight o'clock in the evening, and have not failed to prove 

 interesting and instructive. 



The October meeting was held on the 4th. of that month, at Mr. Prest's, 

 7, Castlegate, Mr. Birks in the chair. 



Mr. Wade exhibited P. acis. Mr. Prest exhibited C. edusa, ? (variety C. 

 helice,) C. hyale, T. betulce, P. avion, a fine speeimen of V. antiopa, captured 

 on the 7th. of September, near York, and P. festucce. Mr. R. Anderson 

 exhibited S. convolvuli, Z. arundinis, P. palpina, D. orion, N. paludicola, and 

 H. peltigera. Mr. Robinson exhibited a most perfect specimen of V. antiopa, 

 captured on the 13th. of September, near York, also an interesting variety 

 of S. tithonus. Mr. B. J. Moore exhibited T. cynipeforme, JV. cucullina, O. 

 gonostigma, H. Banksiana, Z. procellaria, etc. Mr. Helstrip exhibited A. 

 atropos and A. pictaria, taken near Dartford Heath., The chairman exhibited 

 a fine series of C. vetusta. Mr. Moore showed some very well-executed 

 drawings of the majority of the Sphinges. The colours and details he had 

 obtained very minutely of each species, and they were much admired. 



About forty species of Lepidoptera, amongst which were L. griseola, stra- 

 mineola, muscerda, N. despecta, cannce, etc., the kind gift of Mr. W. Winter, 

 Ranworth, Norwich, were duly distributed among the members, and a vote 

 of thanks passed to the donor, together with a resolution to present that 

 gentleman with a testimonial of esteem. It was also resolved that an offer 

 of Wood's "Index Entomologicus" (by purchase) should be accepted. 



Rules of the Society. 



I. — That this Society shall be founded with a view of effecting an earnest 

 co-operation amongst the entomologists of York, and to] aid in the diffusion 

 of knowledge in connexion with their scientific pursuits. 



II. — That the Meetings in connexion with this Society shall be held at Mr. 

 Prest's, 7, Castlegate. 



III. — The Annual Meeting shall be held on the first Monday in January, 

 when the following Officers shall be elected, namely, — a President, two Vice- 

 Presidents, a Committee of five, and also a Treasurer and Secretary. 



IV. — The Monthly Meetings shall be held on the first Monday in each 

 month, at eight o'clock in the evening, when the Members shall be at liberty 

 to discuss the proceedings of the Society, and to exhibit any specimens which 

 they think will interest the Meeting, or make an} r remarks which may be 

 of use to the Society. 



V. — When necessary, the Committee Meetings shall be held before the 

 Members' Meeting, when the business of the Society can be transacted. 



VI. — There shall be a payment of sixpence at the commencement of each 



