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*' which the earth is divisible, their summits being the poles and the 

 *' equator their common base, it is advisable to begin with the arctic 

 " species or with those which have ascended to the highest latitudes. The 

 " difference in soil, in vegetation and in elevation facilitate or hinder the 

 " migration and settlement of insects, and help to effect the variety of 

 " distribution, which is one of the chief attractions in the aspects of 

 " nature.'" 



MONTREAL BRANXH OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 



OF ONTARIO. 



This branch was organized November nth, 1873. The following 

 officers were elected for the ensuing year : — President, W, Couper ; Vice 

 President, j\I. Kollmar ; Secretary-Treasurer, F. B. Caulfield ; Council — 

 G. J. Bowles, P. Knetzing, C. ^^^ Pearson, W. Hibbins, jr. 



The meetings of the Society are held at the residence of the 

 President, No. 67, Bonaventure Street, Montreal, on tlie first Wednesday 

 evening in each month. 



ENTOMOLOGICAL COLLECTING TOUR. 



We would call especial attention to a notic e of an Entomological 

 collecting tour about to be undertaken by Dr. S, V. Summers, of New 

 Orleans, La., which will be found on the outside page of cover of our 

 magazine. This is one of the most extensive undertakings of the sort we 

 have ever heard of, and is well worthy of the patronage of Entomologists. 

 The number of specimens guaranteed is extremely liberal, and the returns 

 will no doubt well repay those who invest in the proffered shares. "\A'e 

 are duly authorized by Dr. Summers to receive monies for shares on his 

 account, so that any of our readers who may prefer negotiating with us. 

 will please communicate with our Secretary, Mr. J. H. McMechan. 



