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Descriptions of eleven new species of Canadian Coleoptera, 

 by Wm. Couper. 



Mr. Couper has also published a list of the Coleoptera and 

 Diptera taken in the vicinity of Quebec, and in other parts of 

 Lower Canada ; and is preparing a continuation of this list, of 

 species determined since. Both of these articles are contributed 

 to the transactions of the Literary and Historical Society. 



The Council would also notice, that the Vice-President and 

 Curator of this Branch recently paid a visit to the United States, 

 where they had interviews with many of the eminent entomologists, 

 and did much to create a friendly feeling between the students of 

 the science in that country and in Canada. 



The Literary and Historical Society has, according to agree- 

 ment, provided a handsome cabinet, which is now ready for spe- 

 cimens. Your Council solicits donations, and trusts that a large 

 collection may be made during the coming year. 



With respect to the future working of the Society, your Council 

 beg leave to offer one or two suggestions. 



Last season, the London Branch had weekly excursions ; the 

 members leaving early in the morning, and returning about noon, 

 so as not to interfere too much with business. Your Council 

 would recommend this Branch to adopt a similar plan, if it could 

 possibly be carried out. The vicinity of Quebec is, in many 

 respects, a new field for the entomologist, and these excursions 

 would yield much useful information, as well as healthful pleasure 

 to the students of the science. 



It is also desirable that the practical value of entomology should 

 be made known to the public. Your Council would therefore 

 suggest that a few short articles on the insects injurious to agri- 

 culture should be prepared for publication, in both languages, in 

 the newspapers of this city. The Society at Toronto has a 

 column in the " Canada Farmer " set apart for such articles. 



The Secretary-Treasurer's books and vouchers have been exam- 

 ined, and found correct. 



The whole respectfully submitted, 



Fred. J. S. Dore, President. 



Quebec, 5th Jan., 1865. 



Resolved : That the report be received, adopted, and forwarded 

 to the " Canadian Naturalist" for publication. 



The suggestions of the Council with regard to excursions, and 

 the publication of articles on noxious insects, were discussed and 



