94 THE CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST. 



always convey all that the species really personifies. The pattern of 

 Papaipcma in a ratlier extended group of species is often so similar that a 

 verbal differentiation is sometimes difficult, yet appassionata stands by 

 itself in some details. The solid red terminal space, the bright yellow 

 lower median field, and the large white spots in an apparently restricted 

 median space, both in type and would-be duplicate, are a combination of 

 features not occurring elsewhere in the same contrast, and offer a rather 

 striking individuality when seen in the originals. Then, loo, there is a 

 Western form as yet awaiting a better familiarity, which it is expected will 

 better cement the species. That larval developments upon a proper 

 acquaintance offer such an aid in this genus is one of its satisfactory 

 features, and with the widely-increasing interest that is at present 

 developing, we may soon be assured of settling any doubtful questions. 



THE TOMB OF THOMAS SAY. 



BY F. M. WEBSTER, UliBANA, ILL. 



Entomologists in general, and Americans in particular, are much 

 interested in all that pertains to one who has justly become known as the 

 father of American entomology. 



As is generally known, the tomb containing the remains of this 

 famous naturalist is on the grounds of the old Maclure home, in the city 

 of New Harmony, Indiana.* This has recently changed owners, and the 

 old house in which Say died has been remodelled, the older portion having 

 been torn down. This was made necessary by the crumbling of the walls, 

 but the new owner, Mr. John Corbin, has only allowed this to be done 

 where it became absolutely necessary. Fortunately, Mr. Corbin fully 

 appreciates and reveres the historic old structure, and, as he stated 

 recently to me, "has desecrated it just as little as possible." 



In reply to my question as to his intentions relative to the tomb, Mr. 

 Corbin assured me that so long as he lived and possessed the premises it 

 should remain untouched, and the tone inv/hich he spoke left no doubt as 

 to his sincerity. The ground is in the centre of the city, and hence 

 valuable, but Mr. Corbin will keep his word, as I am fully convinced, and 

 it will be long years before any change is likely to occur that will affect 

 the last resting place of the dead naturalist. 



*See Entomological News, \'ol. VI., Nos. 1-4, 1895. 



