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credit to every other writer ; where I have failed it has been through 

 unacquaintance with the work of others. And I very much regret that 

 there is an unavoidable jealousy which remains strongest with those whose 

 mental resources are narrowed down to the field of descriptive Ento- 

 mology. In conclusion, I think I can be spared a lengthy exposition of 

 Mr. Strecker's breaches of the ninth and tenth commandments, and leave 

 the matter to those interested in a subject which has nothing to do with 

 the advancement of science, but rather offensively illustrates the principle 

 of self-preservation. 



Entomological Appointment. — We learn with pleasure that Prof. 

 C. V. Riley has received the appointment of Entomologist in the Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture at Washington, rendered vacant by the retirement of 

 Prof. Townend Glover, whose failing health necessitated this rest from 

 active labor. While we sincerely regret the severe illness of our good 

 friend, that laborious worker and painstaking Entomologist, Prof. Glover, 

 we cannot help congratulating the Department in having secured the 

 services of such a thorough and vigorous laborer in Entomological science 

 as Prof. Riley is known to be. His long experience and natural fitness for 

 the work in which he is now engaged will, we feel confident, make him a 

 most efficient officer. 



CORRESPONDENCE. 



ON A COVERING SUPERIOR TO PAPER FOR CORK-LINED BOXES FOR THE 



CABINET. 



Dear Sir, — 



Four years ago I first used a white wash for covering the cork in my 

 cabinet, and I have found it so much superior to paper that I feel induced 

 to recommend it very highly to all Entomologists. 



It is cheap and easily applied. I take French zinc (dry) and after 

 adding a little blueing, I mix with it as much milk as will make it about 



