X PREFACE. 



tributor to a " consummation" so " devoutly to be wished." 

 It aspires to serve as the small end of the wedge, which shall 

 convey to many, who would otherwise have remained ignorant 

 on such matters, a knowledge of what is doing by the Ento- 

 mologists of this country, and by conveying that knowledge 

 to excite an increased amount of interest in the subject. If 

 space permit, a glance at what is doing on the Continent 

 shall also be introduced another year. 



The severe winter of 1854-5 has now passed away, spring 

 has come, and no doubt all Entomologists are already actively 

 engaged. That each may have a successful season is the 

 sincere wish of 



H. T. STAINTON. 



MOUNTSFIELD, LEWISHAM, 



March 22nd, 1855. 



