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We had better wait until we find out whether we get the grant or not. 

 I therefore move an amendment "that the question be laid over for 

 another year." 



Seconded by Mr. Day. 

 Mr. Treherne — I believe I stated that 1 had invited the Honorable 

 the Minister of Agriculture to be present at this meeting. I have just 

 received this communication from him : 



R. C. Treherne, Esq., January 9th, 1913. 



Secretary B. C. Entomological Society : 

 Dear Sir, — 



Replying to your favor of the 19th ult., which arrived during my absence 

 from the city, I note that you are to hold a meeting of your Society in the Par- 

 liament Buildings on the 9th inst., on which occasion I am invited to be present. 

 This will afford me great pleasure if it is at all possible. I am gratified indeed 

 with your progress, and I am sure your efforts will prove to be, without doubt, 

 of the greatest benefit. 



Thanking you for the invitation, believe me. 

 Yours faithfully, 



(Sgd.) PRICE ELLISON, 

 Minister of Finance and Agriculture. 



Mr. Cunningham — I am very pleased indeed to hear this com- 

 munication from the Honorable Minister. I am certain that the Hon- 

 orable Mr. Ellison has our interests at heart, as indeed he has the 

 interests of all phases of agriculture and horticulture. I feel sure that 

 he will make all possible endeavour to be present this afternoon or 

 evening so that I beg to move an amendment to the former two 

 motions "that the matter be laid on the table until the afternoon or 

 evening session." 



Seconded bv Mr. Collins. Carried. 



Central Experimental Farm, 

 R. C. Treherne, Esq., Ottawa, October 9, 1912. 



Vancouver, B. C. : 

 Dear Sir, — 



Dr. C. G. Hewitt, Dominion Entomologist, has just placed me in charge 

 of the collection of Bumble-bees (Bombi and Psithyri) in this Division. I am 

 anxious to make it representative of the whole of Canada, and should be most 

 grateful for any specimens of these useful insects from your district, especially 

 of the rarer species, if you could kindly spare them. If desired, 1 would return 

 any specimens after naming them as far as it is possible to determine them. 

 I have made a special study of the Bumble-bees in Britain and Europe, and am 

 hoping that a continuation of their study in this country, where they appear 

 to be of greater importance, will be productive of good results. 

 I have the honor to be, sir. 



Your obedient servant, 



F. W. L. SLADEN, 

 Assistant Entomologist for Apiculture. 



