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In consequence, there have been but few insects on the wing, but Mrs. 

 Turner took a lovely specimen of Hyphoraia parthenos, Harris, at her 

 summer residence on the Island of Orleans. Mr. Boulton captured several 

 interesting specimens on the same island, amongst them one of Phycanassa 

 viator, Edw. This insect is rare in our locality. 



We are greatly indebted to Miss Freeman for several valuable donations 

 for our cabinet, of choice specimens from the South and West of America. 



We have heard with deep concern of the serious illness of J. H. 

 Simmons, Esq., a member of our council. Many earnest prayers are offered 

 on his behalf. 



The Eev. Dr. Fyles has retired from the position of chaplain at Quebec 

 for the S.P.C.K., and intends to move from this neighbourhood shortly. 

 He has therefore felt called upon to present his resignation of the office of 

 president of the Branch. He has done so with regret. The loss of his valu- 

 able services will be greatly felt by the members of the Branch whose best 

 wishes accompany him to his new home. 



(Signed) E. A. M. Boulton, 



President. 



Crawford Lindsay, 



Sec. -Treasurer. 



Report or Council. 



The Branch now numbers 29 members. 



The secretary-treasurer's report will be submitted to you. 



During the year papers were read on the following subjects : — 



By the President, Eev. Dr. Fyles: "Two-winged Flies," "Yariations in 

 Insects," "Southern Hawk Moths," "Form and habits of the mole cricket." 



By Mr. E. A. M. Boulton: "Moths collected by the electric light at 

 Montmorenci Falls," "Buterflies of the New Forest, England." 



The thanks of the Branch are due to the authorities of Morrin College 

 for allowing the members the iise of their rooms. 



(Signed) Crawford Lindsay, 



Sec. -Treasurer. 



At the annual meeting held on the 24th October, 1908, the officers for the 

 coming year were elected as follows: — 



Honorary President : Hon. E. Turner, M.L.C. 



President: Mr. E. A. M. Boulton. 



Vice-President : Mrs. E. Turner. 



Secretary-Treasurer : Lt.-Col. Crawford Lindsay. 



Council: J. H. Simmons, Esq., James Geggie, Esq., Miss Bickell, Miss 

 Freeman, Miss Hedge. 



(Signed) Crawford Lindsay, 



Sec. -Treasurer. 



