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The Library has been enriched by a number of valuable scientific 

 works, and others of more general interest, but which bear on Entomo- 

 logical subjects. Among the additions we may mention the Encyclopedia 

 Brittanica, as far as at present published, which will prove invaluable as 

 a mems of reference. Our stock of engravings and electrotypes has been 

 slightly increased, but in this line we are greatly restricted by want of 

 means, and are obliged generally to content ourselves with electrotypes 

 of other illustrations. We believe that a much larger sum than is annually 

 given for this purpose might be profitably expended in procuring original 

 illustrations. 



Submitted on behalf of the Council by 



Joseph Williams, Secretary-Treasurer. 



The President then proceeded to deliver his annual address. 



ANNUAL ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT. 



Gentlemen, — At the close of another year it is my duty and privilege 

 to offer you a few remarks relating to our progress as a Society, and also 

 to the general advancement of that department of natural science in 

 which we all feel so deep an interest. 



The progress of the Entomological Society of Ontario during the past 

 year has been steady and continuous. Every season witnesses an infusion 

 of new blood into our ranks, mainly from among the young, who, when 

 entering on the pursuit of this charming study, bring with them all the 

 enthusiasm and ardor of youth. Our membership is thus gradually 

 increasing, and our influence and sphere of usefulness yearly extending. 

 The importance of the study of Entomology is gradually becoming more 

 deeply impressed upon the public mind. The Entomologist needs no 

 longer to apologize for the trivial character of his pursuits, for small and 

 apparently insignificant as the operations of the individual destructive 

 insect may appear, yet when multiplied, as they usually are, by millions, 

 their work is so disastrous and so desolating that the study of their life 

 history, with the view of combatting more effectually their enormous 

 increase, becomes of the most vital importance. 



We have to note the prevalence during the past year of several insect 

 pests. Early in June our gardens, orchards, and even our forests in the 

 western portion of Ontario were frightfully devastated with the Forest 



