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On the whole, it may be safely affirmed that never before in 

 Canada had such large and varied collections of insects been 

 brought together ; the only cause of regret was that there were 

 not more Entomologists to inspect them. The few that were pre- 

 sent, however, enjoyed the occasion to the utmost, only separating 

 at a late hour, with grateful thanks to Prof. Croft for his kind hos- 

 pitality, and unanimous expressions of delight at the pleasant 

 evening they had spent. 



Thus passed the first meeting of Entomologists ever held in 

 Canada, the inauguration, it is trusted, of better days and brighter 

 prospects for this, hitherto, much-neglected branch of natural 

 science. May the recollection of it serve as a stimulus to incite 

 those who were present to increase their exertions in this delight- 

 ful pursuit, and induce others also to look into the world of in- 

 sects, — an investigation which cannot fail to be replete with unal- 

 loyed pleasure ! 



c. J. s. B. 



PROCEEDINGS OP THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OP 

 MONTREAL. 



Aug. 25th. Ordinary monthly meeting; Dr. Hingston, Cor. 

 Sec. in the Chair. 



Messrs. B. Hutchins, J. McArthur, B. Dawson, T. C. Griffith, 

 J. Lovell, and C. Freeland were elected ordinary members. 



After the usual business, the following donations were pre- 

 sented : — 



A crab, several fishes and aquatic plants, for the aquarium. By 

 Jas. Ferrier, Junr. Esq. 



Skin of white American Pelican, a field mouse {Arvicola), also 

 five skins of fishes from Lake Superior. By G. Barnston, Esq. 



Specimens of Limulus polyhemus from Orchard Beach. Dr. 

 Dawson. 



With several other donations for which the thanks of the So- 

 ciety were voted. 



Sept. 29. Ordinary monthly meeting ; Dr. Dawson, Vice-Pre- 

 sident, in the Chair. 



Messrs. D. M. Patterson, Percival Winning, and G. A. Holland, 

 were elected ordinary members. 



