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piston beside its own body ;" the simple fact being that the 

 caterpillar in question spins down its case a little firmer than its 

 fellows, though by the same means, and without in any way 

 imitating the action of the air-pump. 



It is due to the historian of the Tineina, before passing away 

 from his protege's, that we should make mention of his eminent 

 services to the cause of entomology. No one living has laboured 

 more arduously than Mr. Stainton on behalf of the science he 

 loves so well ; and though, as we have before intimated, the new 

 edition of the " Introduction to Entomology " has greatly contri- 

 buted to the present increased popularity of entomological studies, 

 it is in a great measure to Mr. Stain ton's previous exertions that 

 the republication of that work is due. In his capacity of editor 

 of both " Annual " and " Intelligencer," Mr. Stainton is exert- 

 ing a wide-spread and powerful influence over the rising race of 

 entomologists ; and though it is very probable he may have 

 amongst his readers many more mere collectors than earnest 

 students of insect economy, it will not be his fault if, with re- 

 peated wise counsels and intelligent advice, they do not all 

 become entomologists worthy of the name. 



One thing which greatly pleases us in Mr. Stainton is, that, while 

 he can be precise and technical when occasion requires, he has yet 

 the knack of infusing a genial pleasantly into all his writings, 

 and with a keen relish for the beauties of nature himself, con- 

 trives very happily to set them forth for the benefit of his 

 readers. In the little volume, "June," most appropriately 

 called " A Book for the Country in Summer Time," there are 

 many passages which bear out what we have said ; and that our 

 readers may judge for themselves, we will insert here a little 

 word-picture from another source, which, though meant for 

 children, has about it a charm that older people will admire. 

 It is one of the passages from the "Educational Sheet of But- 

 terflies" which should find a place in every schoolroom and 

 mirsery : 



" It is the summer-time, the pleasant, happy summer-time. 

 The lattice cottage -window stands open ; the caged thrush sings 

 merrily on the outside, half concealed by the bower of roses and 

 honeysuckle. The good wife comes to the door, to see if her 

 husband is yet returning for his mid-day meal. She glances 

 round the garden, and spies, sitting on a marigold, a butterfly, 



