1912] Proceedings of the Washington Meeting 85 
present. (There were in all 270 memberships, which number 
includes museums, universities, and other scientific societies.) 
The memoirs of the First Congress have appeared, with 41 
papers and 520 pages. There were but three persons present 
from the United States, and one from Canada. It is to be 
hoped that Americans will take greater interest in the next 
congress, which will be held in Oxford, England, this year from 
the fifth to the tenth of August. It promises to be even more 
successful and interesting than the first, and will afford an 
unusual opportunity for American entomologists to meet their 
European brothers under pleasant circumstances. It will also 
enable them to visit the various museums of England, and the 
continent, if they so desire. Anybody who takes an interest in 
any branch of entomology, scientific or applied, may become a 
member of the Congress. The membership fee will be five 
dollars. The expense of going to Oxford may be made small or 
great, according to the tastes or the comparative finances of 
the individuals attending. The study of entomology has 
become of very great importance to the world, and the first 
congress attracted much attention and favorable comment. 
The advance of entomology in America has been very great, 
and it is the duty of American entomologists to help advance 
the study throughout the world, and this they can do by aiding 
in the work of the next entomological congress. 
Dr. P. P. Calvert moved the following resolution, which was 
seconded by Professor J. H. Comstock: 
That the Entomological Society of America strongly recom- 
mend to the Second International Entomological Congress the 
preparation of lists of nomina conservanda in the various groups 
of insects, such names to be adopted irrespective of the strict 
rule of priority. 
This resolution was discussed by Messrs. A. N. Caudell, 
W. D., Pierce, E. P. Felt, and P. P. Calvert. The motion was 
lost, 16 affirmative and 31 negative. : 
The auditing Committee presented the following report, 
which was adopted: 
REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE. 
The Auditing Committee examined the accounts of the Secretary- 
Treasurer, and found them correct, in accordance with the appended 
report. Respectfully submitted, 
HENRY SKINNER, 
A. D. Hopkins, 
J. H. Comstock, 
Committee. 
