Mr. Fletcher. 
4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECOND ENTOMOLOGICAL MEETING 
Dr. Butler considered that the clause in the Convention requiring 
that any pest listed should be very harmful was a weak point. Several 
of the clauses required improving, but he thought that what would 
happen was that, in view of the criticisms to which the Convention was 
being subjected in several countries, a new one would be signed after 
the war. He felt sure that the matter would not be altogether dropped 
and that countries that did not join in the movement would find them- 
selves at a disadvantage. 
Mr. Anstead inquired how the present Indian Destructive Insects 
and Pests Act would be affected. 
Dr. Butler said that so far as he could see the Convention would 
not affect our Act, which would be supplementary to it. It would 
simply make it easier for us to get certificates under our Act, since every 
adhering country would be obliged to maintain an efficient inspecting 
staff. 
A discussion then took place regarding the extent and nature of the. 
export of horticultural produce from nurseries in India, and it was: 
elicited that the export was probably small, both in quantity and’ 
value, but that exact returns were not available. It was suggested’ 
that such returns should be obtained if possible. Members also: 
undertook to make local inquiries regarding the nursery trade in their 
respective areas so as to be in a position to advise on the working of the: 
Convention if India adhered. It was also suggested that a survey of 
the insect and fungus pests of plants should be kept up, so that the lists: 
required under the Convention could be prepared if occasion arose. 
The sessions of the Second Entomological Meeting were held on 6th 
to 12th February inclusive and a verbatim Report of the Proceedings: 
is given hereafter. 
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING ADDRESS. 
Gentlemen—Before proceeding to the consideration of the subjects. 
to be discussed by this Entomological Meeting, I should like to say a 
few words. I did not address you yesterday because yesterday’s meeting’ _ 
was a combined one with the Mycologists, and therefore it seemed better 
to reserve my address for the Entomological Meeting only. 
In the first place, I should like to extend a word of welcome, on 
behalf of the Entomological Staff at Pusa, to those amongst you who 
have come here to attend-this Meeting as delegates and visitors from 
the Agricultural Departments in the Provinces and Native States and 
from other Services equally interested in the progress of entomological 
work in India. The fact of your meeting together here will, T hope, be- 
