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are designed to include every subject of natural history (plants, insects, fossils, minerals and 

 other geological specimens, birds, shells, etc.) a few cases for each school have already been 

 ordered to be constructed as a start. 



Such, then, is the history of the North West Entomological Society up to the present day. 



Letters were then read from J. A. Calder, deputy commissioner of education, Regina ; 

 Professor C. C. James, deputy minister of agriculture, Ontario ; H. H. Lyman, late president 

 of the Ontario Entomological Society, etc., expressing the most favorable opinions with regard 

 to^the course adopted. 



PRIZE WINNERS. 



Mr. Gregson then announced the names of the winners of the prizes in Territorial compe- 

 tition for insects and plants. The winner of the prize of $2.50 (given by Dr. James Fletcher, 

 Ottawa), for best collection of injurious and beneficial insects is Master D. Tipping, Blackfalds. 

 The prize given by the society for best numerical collection of insects was won by Master 

 Benjamin Howell, Lacombe. For best collection of plants, the prize of $2.50 (given by Dr. 

 Fletcher) was won by Miss Lucy Howell, Lacombe : and second prize (given by the Society) 

 was won by Miss Mary McDonald, of Urquhart. 



The balance sheet was then read, showing a deficit of $40. (A special donation of five 

 dollars has since been received from Mr. H. H. Lyman of Montreal). 



DISSOLUTION OF THE SOCIETY. 



Mr. Gregson then stated that he had now arrived at one of the saddest episodes in the his- 

 tory of the Entomological Society, namely, its suicide. He proposed that the Entomological 

 Society should be discontinued, and explained that this did not mean oblivion, for that from 

 its ashes would arise, he trusted, a society with greater scope for work, on the lines of a natural 

 history society for the Territories and on this basis he understood that the existing members 

 would transfer their allegiance to the proposed new society. 



Before proceeding with the new business. Principal Boyce expressed his desire to assist in 

 the formation of a museum at Calgary and Mr. Tomlinson offered to help the young collectors 

 and others in every way he was able towards that end, and Mr. Gregson promised his advice 

 and cooperation. 



Moved by T. N. Willing and seconded by C. W. Peterson, that a vote of thanks be ex- 

 tended to the officers of the Entomological Society for the energetic and untiring way in which 

 the affairs of the Society have been conducted. This was carried. 



Moved by Mr. Gregson, and seconded by Mr. A. G. Wolley-Dod that a vote of thanks be 

 extended to the chairman. His Lordship the Bishop of Saskatchewan and Calgary. — Carried. 



TERRITORIAL NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY FORMED. 



Moved by Mr. Gregson and seconded by Mr. A. G. Wolley-Dod that a new society be 

 formed under the title " The Territorial Natural History Society " with fee of one dollar for 

 Membership. — Carried. 



The following are the objects which this society has been organized to carry out, viz : — 



(a) To instruct farmers how to recognise beneficial and injurious insects, weeds and birds, 

 and how to combat those that are injurious. 



(b) To promote an interest in and the study of the economic and .scientific phases of the 

 various branches of Natural History. 



(b) To establish one or more Natural History Museums at central points, and Collections 

 in connection with Schools throughout the Territories. 



Mr. Chas. W. Peterson was then elected to take the chair, with Mr. T. N. Willing as 

 secretary pro tem. for the proceedings. 



