thrive, and by their frequent meetings and social intercourse stimulate the members resident 

 in these cities to greater application in the service of entomology. We trust that such of our 

 members as can, will aid the editor of the Entomologist by sending him from time to time, 

 memoranda of their observations, on the habits and life liistory of our insects with any other 

 notes they may deem of interest to the lovers of our favourite science. 



Submitted on behalf of the Council by 



J. H. MoMeohan, 



Secretary-Treasurer. 



ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LONDON BRANCH. 



The annual meeting of the London l^ranch of the Entomological Society of Ontario was 

 held at the residence of Mr. W. Saunders, on the 17th of February. 



A goodly number of members wore present, and the following officers were elected for 

 1874: President, A. Puddicombe ; Vice-President. H. P. Bock; Secretary-Treasurer, J. 

 G. Geddes ; Curator, J. Williams; Auditors .Mo8.srs. C. Chapman and .i. Griffiths. 



A box of Lepidoptera from Miss Carey, of Amherstbiirg. was shown by Mr E. B. Reed, 

 containing some interesting specimens taken in that locality; among others there were fine 

 examples of i'ap'din thorn and Phllamiielus saldlitia. 



\V. Saunders exhibited a box of Coleoptera, embracing a large number of species kindly 

 donated by Thcod(>re L. Mead, Esq., of New York. Also, several boxes of European insects, 

 presented by Francis Walker, Esq., of the British Museum. The Secretary was instructed 

 to tender to Mr. Walker the sincere thanks of the Society for his continued liberality in this 

 matter —the cabinets of the Society and those of the members also having been repeatedly en- 

 riched with valuable specimens through his kindness. 



ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MONTREAL BRANCH. 



The first annual meeting of the Montreal Branch of the Entomological Society of 

 Ontario was held on May 6th, 1874, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing 

 year: 



W. Couper, President ; G. J. Bowles, Vice-President ; F. B. Caulfield, Secretary- Trea- 

 surer ; G. B. Pearson, Curator; Council — W. llibbins, son., C. W. Pearson, P. Knetzing. 



The reports of the Council and Secretary Treasurer were read, and, on motion, adopted. 

 The Branch, although young, is in a prosperous condition, the expenses of the past year hav- 

 ing been met, leaving a small balance on hand, and the list of members is gradually increas- 

 ing. Owing to the lateness of the season but little field work has been done, but some rare 

 captures have been made already. The Branch meets as usual at the residence of the Pre- 

 sident, No. 67, Bonaventure Street, Montreal, P. Q. All business communications to be 

 addressed to the Secretary-Treasurer, F. B. Caulfield, 254, St. Martin Street, Montreal, P. Q. 



FIRST ANNUAL REPORT OP THE COUNCIL OF THE MONTREAL BRANCH 

 OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF ONTARIO. 



During the summer of 1 873 a fortunate circumstance occurred to which this Branch 

 owes its origin. The following gentlemen, viz., Wm. Couper, V. B. Caulfield, Wm. llibbins, 

 C. W. Pearson and (J. H. Pearson, mot by chance on the Montreal Mountain, where the sub- 

 ject was discussed, and it was then decided to hold a meeting at the residence of Mr. Caul- 

 field, in order to make further arranLrements for its formation. This meeting was held on the 

 30th of .\ugust, whon it was resolved to form a branch in connection with the Entomological 

 Society of Ontario, and the Secretary prn. tern, was instructed to write to the parent society, 

 asking permission to form a Branch Society in this city. This proposition was at once accepted 

 by the parent Society. 



