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tion for the Advancement of Science, held in Philadelphia, was one of 

 unusual interest, most of the leading entomologists on this continent 

 being present. A full report of the proceedings has been prepared. 



In concluding, permit me to urge upon you all renewed diligence in 

 your studies of insect life ; be patient and faithful in observing, be prompt 

 in publishing the results of your observations. The field we labor in is 

 so vast that life is too short to permit any one of us to do much, especially 

 when the limited time is taxed by other pressing engagements. Never- 

 theless, let us do what we can to unravel the mysteries relating to these 

 much-despised atoms of existence ; the opportunity is ever before us, 



" Ten thousand forms, ten thousand different tribes, 

 People the blaze of day." 



And when the brightness of the sunshine has faded, there are tribes 

 equally numerous and attractive which rise not from their couch until 

 their more obtrusive brethren have retired to rest. Whether it is ours to 

 employ portions of the night or the day in this charming occupation, we 

 shall not in either case fail to find manifested in beauty of form and in the 

 instincts with which these tiny creatures are endowed manifold evidence 

 of the wisdom and goodness of the great Author of Life. 



ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 



The following named gentlemen were then duly elected as officers of 

 the Society for the ensuing year : 



President, William Saunders, London, Ont. 



Vice-President, James Fletcher, Ottawa, Ont. 



Secretary-Treasurer and Librarian, E. Baynes Reed, London, Ont. 



Council: Rev. C.J. S. Bethune, M. A., Port Hope; Rev. J. W. 

 Fyles, South Quebec ; W. H. Harrington, Ottawa ; J. M. Denton, Lon- 

 don ; J. Alston Moffat, Hamilton. 



Editor '• Canadian Entomologist,'' William Saunders, London. 



Editi7ig Committee, Rev. C. J. S. Bethune, J. M. Denton, James 

 Fletcher, and E. Baynes Reed. 



Auditors, W. E. Saunders, H. P. Bock. 



Delegate to " Royal Society," W. H. Harrington. 



DISCUSSION. 



On motion of Mr. James Fletcher, seconded by Rev. J. W. Fyles, a 

 vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to the President, Mr. Wm, 

 Saunders, for his able and interesting address. 



