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whilst the powdered galls constitute the essential ingredient in gall ointment, and 

 are also largely used in the manufanture of inks and dyes. An interesting account 

 of the blister beetle, Cantharis vesicatoria, was given, and the use of cantharides 

 in hair restorers explained. The habitat and habits of the cochineal insect, Coccus 

 cacti, were dealt with in full, and the commercial value of the carmine dyes com- 

 mented on. The lac insect and others were also instructively referred to. On the 

 conclusion of the papers an interesting discussion took place, in which many of the 

 members participated, and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded the readers. 

 Dr. Cotton exhibited &. rhamni, V. urticcB, and V. io, S. convolvuli, S. ligustri, 

 M. stellatarutn, &c., and larvse of Cosms lignvperda, feeding on poplar. — E. J. B. 

 Sopp and Feed Biech, Hon. Sees. 



The Annual Meeting was held in the Royal Institution, Liverpool, on Monday, 

 January 18th, Mr. William Webstee, M.R.S.A.I., Vice-President, in the Chair. 



The minutes having been confirmed. Major Ronald Ross, C.B., F.R.S., F.R.C.S., 

 was elected an Honorary Member ; and Messrs. H. Mousley, of Buxton, and Donald 

 Kent, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Ordinary Members of the Society. 



The Secretary announced that arrangements had been made to meet in Man- 

 Chester on February 15th, and in Chester on November 21st. The Report of the 

 Council was read by Mr. E. J. B. Sopp, who congratulated the Society on its marked 

 and steady progress. The Hon. Treasurer then presented his Balance Sheet, by 

 which it was seen that, notwithstanding an increased expenditure, the credit balance 

 in the Treasurer's hands was the largest of recent years. On the motion of Mr. F. 

 N. Pierce, seconded by Mr. Rd. Wilding, it was resolved that the Council's Report 

 and Treasurer's Balance Sheet be printed and circulated in the Annual Report of 

 the Society. The following Officers were elected to serve during 1904 : — President, 

 Samuel J. Capper, Esq., F.E.S. ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs. R. Tait, Jun., F. C. 

 Thompson, and Rd. Wilding ; Hon. Treasurer, Dr. J. Cotton, F.E.S. ; Hon. Secre- 

 taries, Messrs. E. J. B. Sopp, F.R.Met.S., F.E.S., J. R. le B. Tomlin, M.A., P.E.S., 

 and W. D. Harrison ; Hon. Librarian, Mr. F. N. Pierce, F.E.S. ; Council, Dr. G. 

 W. Chaster, and Messrs. B. H. Crabtree, F.E.S., J. F. Dutton, A. Tippins, H. 

 Tonkin, W. A. Tyermon, and Wm. Webster, M.R.S.A.I. It was resolved that the 

 Summer Meeting be held at Petty Pool, Delamere Forest, on Saturday, June 11th. 

 This concluding the business, the retiring Vice-President delivered his Address, 

 entitled, " The Entomologist before the law," in which he ably reviewed those Laws 

 of the Land which affect the entomologist in the pursuit of his "hobby." On 

 the motion of Mr. R. Wilding, seconded by Dr. J. Cotton, a hearty vote of 

 thanks was accorded Mr. Webster for his instructive discourse, as well as for his 

 able services in the chair during the session just closed. 



Mr. E. J. B. Sopp exhibited Epilampra caraibea, Sauss., captured in Liver- 

 pool, a Cuban cockroach which had not previously been recorded as having occurred 

 in Britain. The insect had been kindly identified for him by Mr. M. Burr. — E. J. 

 B. Sopp and J. R. le B. Tomlin, Hon. Secretaries. 



The South London Entomological and Natueal Histoey Society. — 

 December 10th, 1903.— Mr. E. Step, F.L.S., President, in the Chair. 



