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the University of Chicago, on the distribution of Tiger Beet- 

 les and their egg-laying habits. The subject was discussed 

 by the members, more particularly by Mr. Henry W. Wenzel 

 and Dr. Henry Skinner. Prof. Calvert spoke about Lcptino- 

 tarsa, and said that in different years the species varies ac- 

 cording to Dr. Tower. 



Mr. Daecke exhibited specimens of Painphila arogos Bdl. 

 & Lee. taken at Brown's Mills Junction, N. J., July 21, 1907. 

 This species has also been taken at Lakehurst, N. J. (Davis), 

 before which it had only been reported from Gulf States, 

 Iowa and Nebraska. The geographical distribution of Pam- 

 philas was discussed by the members. 



The meeting then adjourned, and after a musical program 

 furnished by Mr. Haimbach, Jr., a collation was served, which 

 was very much enjoyed by all those present, and upon which 

 occasion the President read an address to the members; ad- 

 dresses then followed by each of those present and the Twen- 

 tieth Anniversary Meeting was pronounced a grand success. 



FRANK HAIMBACH, Secretary. 



At the meeting of the Feldman Collecting Social held Jan- 

 uary 15, 1908, at the residence of Mr. Henry W. Wenzel, 

 No. 1523 S. 1 3th Street, Philadelphia, there were thirteen 

 members present. 



The following officers were nominated and elected to serve 

 during the year 1908 : President, Erich Daecke ; Vice Presi- 

 dent, Henry S. Harbeck; Treasurer, Henry W. Wenzel; 

 Secretary, Frank Haimbach ; Assistant Secretary, George M. 

 Greene. 



The President read his annual address, which was ordered 

 incorporated in the minutes. 



The Treasurer's report was read, and ordered filed. 



The Secretary submitted a verbal report, which was ac- 

 cepted. 



Mr. Schmitz presented a specimen of Thccla lialcsus Cram., 

 taken in a room of his home on January 8th. It was sug- 



