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meetings of the New York. BrookUn, Newark and Philadelphia 

 Societies in New Jcrsc\' were also shown and the address thus 

 summarized. 



" * * * insects are a factor of very great importance in the 

 community, first, because of their injuries, direct and indirect; 

 second, l)ccause of their benefits, also direct and indirect, and 

 millions of dollars annually arc involved on both sides of the 

 ledger." 



"The entomologist who studies these insects, determines which 

 are harmful and which are beneficial, who works out their life 

 histories and habits and who determines methods of controlling 

 those that are harmful and improx'ing those that are beneficial, 

 is a worker of high importance to the community and deserving of 

 every possible aid and assistance.' 



