Field Meetings 1908. 3i5 
oblongo-guttata L., Strophosomus lateralis Payk., and a single 
specimen of the great rarity Ilybius subeeneus. This last named 
species has until recently been one of our rarest British water- 
beetles, and indeed was considered doubtfully indigenous . 
Further particulars of this very interesting capture will be found 
on another page, in the list of Lincolnshire Coleoptera. 
The Sixtieth Field Meeting was held in the SLEAFORD 
area, on July 7th, 1908, on the kind invitation of Ald. A. L. 
Jessopp, J.P., of Leasingham. A small party was conveyed 
by waggonette from Sleaford Station to Haverholme, where 
Mr. J.D. Coward had arranged his collection of Entomological 
specimens, and also a fine series of Birds’ eggs. ‘hese were much 
admired, and Mr. Coward was highly complimented on the 
splendid work he had done in so short a time, for he had only 
been collecting a few seasons. Mr. Coward then conducted the 
visitors through Haverholme Woods, pointing out many spots 
where his best things were taken. hen on toa still virgin soil 
with that rugged growth which rare insects delight to make their 
home. A detour was made along the River bank ‘which, as it is 
not being used for traffic, remains in a natural condition. 
The heart of any man interested in Natural History research 
could not help but respond to such an inviting area. 
Unfortunately at that time of our visit the lower lying ground 
was flooded, so that bird life had been injured, and some of the 
district could not be worked. Some fine specimens of Succinea 
putris were found in quantities on the rushes; and along the 
stream bank a fine batch of larve of the Peacock butterfly was 
taken. Later in the County Museum, it formed an interesting 
exhibit until they developed into the perfect insect. Many notes 
were obtained and added to the recorders lists. Later in the 
afternoon a short drive took the party to Leasingham where Mrs. 
and Ald. Jessopp gave splendid entertainment to High Tea, and 
conducted his visitors round the grounds, which are most 
interesting. ‘The aviary proveda great attraction, and the garden 
was a picture. Some Early British and Roman Pottery, also 
some Bronze implements found in the County were exhibited. 
Subsequently the pottery was handed over to the Curator to be 
