THE CANADIAN ENTOMOLOGIST. 



to obtain the rare and expensive original. The space thus set free w 

 propose to occupy with translations of Guenee's Descriptions of Moths, 

 and reprints of Druiy and other old authors whose works can seldom be 

 obtained by the student of the present day. 



1 >uring the past year we have received valued contributions to our 

 pages from a larger number of correspondents than ever before ; while we 

 beg to offer them, for ourselves and our readers, our very hearty thanks 

 for their favors, we venture to express the hope that they will not relax in 

 their investigations and contributions, and that many others also will feel 

 disposed to join their ranks. Without such assistance the Canadian 

 Lxtomologist would be but a sorry production, and could not long 

 protract its existence. 



Another species of support, our worthy Treasurer reminds us, is 

 equally necessary for the maintenance and well-being of our publication- — 

 need we say "that he refers to the grosser element of dollars and cents ? 

 Our rules require the payment of all subscriptions in advance at the 

 commencement of each year ; as the amount to each individual is but a 

 single dollar, there ought to be no difficulty or delay on his part in 

 forwarding it : the aggregate sum thus provided is, as all must be aware, a 

 matter of great importance to us, especially as we do not receive the 

 Legislative grant to the Society till about midsummer. The present 

 number of the Canadian Entomologist will be sent to all subscribers on 

 the list for 1872, who have not signified their desire to withdraw from 

 membership with the Society ; no further number, however, will be sent, 

 unless the amount of subscription is meanwhile received. Pay your 

 honest dues, friendly reader, and 'then you will not fail to have in one 

 respect at least, what we heartily wish you in all respects, A Happy New 

 Year : 



ANNUAL .MEETING OF THE LONDON BRANCH. 



At the recent annual meeting of the London branch of the Entomo- 

 logical Society of Ontario, the following officers were elected : — J. 

 Williams, President ; M. L. Morgan, Vice-President ; H. P. Bock, 

 Secretary-Treasurer; F. Osborne, Curator. 



An interesting and satisfactory report was presented by the Secretary- 

 Treasurer, showing an increase of membership, and also showing the 

 funds of the branch to be in a prosperous condition. 



