58 THE FLORIDA BUGGIST 
the sake of learning, understanding them as such regardless 
of what the practical bearing might be. This is also true of 
entomology, and for that reason the investigation and study 
of insects as such, regardless of their injury or usefulness, 
should not be lost sight of. It is planned to publish this paper 
in a future number of THE BUGGIST. 
At the meeting of Jan. 28, 1918, the Executive Committee, 
in pursuance of instructions received at the December meeting, 
recommended the following amendment to the Constitution of 
the Florida Entomological Society. This amendment was 
adopted by vote of the Society: 
Article 9.—Ten or more members resident in any 
locality, or having a common interest in Entomology, 
subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, 
may form a branch of the Florida Entomological So- 
ciety. Branches shall have the power to perfect their 
organization, hold meetings, and in general have full 
control over their affairs, providing they conform to 
the constitution and regulations of the Society. All 
members of branches must be included in the mem- 
bership of the Society. 
It was further voted, upon recommendation by the Executive 
Committee, that the Lee County Entomological Society be ac- 
cepted as a branch of this Society. A list of the members of 
this branch was published in the winter number. 
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: 
President, Dr. H. 8S. Davis; Vice-President, F. M. O’Byrne; Sec- 
retary-Treasurer, E. W. Berger; member of Executive Som- 
mittee, Dr. J. H. Montgomery. 
The following were re-elected on the Editorial Staff of THE 
BuGGIst: Editor, J. R. Watson; Associate Editor, E. W. Ber- 
ger; Business Manager, K. E. Bragdon. 
It was voted that, at the end of a year, those not having 
paid their dues for the preceding year be notified, and if they 
do not pay, be automatically dropt from the membership of 
the Society. 
It was voted that instead of notifying non-resident members 
