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Mr. L. has become quite enthusiastic over the success which he has met thus far, 

 in the number of rare species collected, and particularly in the perfect condition in which 

 the larger portion of them are obtained. It is his purpose to continue his collecting in this 

 method, and also the tabulation of the results. The table, when completed at the end of 

 the season, will probably be published in the New York State Museum Report. We are 

 sure that it will prove a valuable contribution to that part of the natural history of our 

 moths which relates to the number and duration of their several broods. 



Mr. Mann exhibited specimens of the wood of Arjure Ammcaniim, which, when cut 

 of the proper thickness, may be used as a substitute for cork. This wood is remarkably 

 light and porous, and pins may with great ease be firmly pushed into its substance. It 

 grows in Brazil, and can be obtained from Mr. Mann at a lower price than cork. In proof 

 of the suitability of this material for tiie purpose named, Mr. Mann stated that Wallace 

 preserved all his specimens collected in the East Indies in boxes made with pieces of this 

 wood pinned together with thorns. 



At a late hour this most enjoyable meeting was brought to a close. 



On Thursday afternoon a large proportion of the members of the Club joined in an 

 excursion to some good collecting grounds in the neighbourhood of Fort Wayne, the party 

 being under the direction of Mr. Hubbard, of Detroit. A very pleasant and profitable 

 time was thus spent, and many interesting specimens captured. In addition to the advan- 

 tage enjoyed of closer social intercourse between the " brethren of the net," this occasion 

 afforded an opportunity for the mutual exchange of practical ideas in regard to collecting 

 insects which no in-door meeting could have afforded. It seemed as if every member had 

 some original idea of his own either in reference to capturing or carrying specimens, the 

 advantages of which were freely urged and as freely discussed with much profit. After 

 thoroughly enjoying themselves for several hours, the members returned at nightfall well 

 satisfied with the afternoon's sport. 



On Friday morning a second meeting of the Entomological Club was' held at the 

 rooms of the Detroit Scientific Association. In the absence of the President, Mr. Lintner 

 was called to the chair. 



The Committee on Nomenclature reported as follows : — 



" The Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Entomological Club to consider 

 whether any immediate action is advisable on the part of the Club to aid in establishing 

 uniformity in zoological nomenclature, finding that the Committee of the General Asso«ia- 

 tion intends to report during the present session, and deeming it best to await this Report 

 before making any definite proposition, would at the present time recommend that the 

 Club appoint a committee of five to prepare and present to the Club at its next annual meet- 

 ing a compendium of the views of the leading Entomologists of the country upon points 

 which, in their judgment, require elucidation, and also to present a series of resolutions 

 touching such points, in order that intelligent discussion may be had upon them, and some 

 general agreement, if possible, arrived at. 



(Signed) " Samuel H. Scudder. 



"C. V. Riley. 

 "Wm. Saunders." 



On motion, the Report was adopted, and the appointment of the Committee left with 

 the President, who subsequently nominated the following gentlemen : — Messrs. Scudder, 

 Saunders, Grote, Riley and Leconte. 



An interesting discussion then took place in reference to the various methods of pro- 

 nunciation followed by Entomologists when speaking of insect names, which culminated 

 in the following resolution, which was carried unanimously : 



" Resolved, That in view of the desirability of securing uniformity among Entomolo- 

 gists in the pronunciation of the names of insects, Mr. 0. S. Westcott, of Chicago, be re- 

 quested to prepare such an accentuated list for publication in the Canadian Ento- 

 mologist." 



Mr. Westcott very kindly promised to give his attention to this matter at an early 

 date. We shall hail the advent of this list with much satisfaction ; it is a work greatly 

 needed, and coming from the hands of one who is in every way well fitted to do it justice, 

 we feel sure that it will command general assent. 



