THE ENTOMOLOGIST. 119 
same privilege allowed to us at Bethnal Green Museum. It 
is almost impossible for a student to compare specimens if 
the Collection is kept in a public place; therefore we venture 
to hope that the Collection will be kept in a private room. 
The late Mr. Doubleday was one of our very best authorities 
on the Lepidoptera, he having diligently studied the species 
during the whole of a long lifetime, and his knowledge of 
them was probably greater than any other living British 
entomologist. Therefore, we beg on behalf of the four 
entomological societies (the Haggerston, the East London, 
the South London, and the West London) we represent, to 
suggest this memorial. If our ideas on the subject are not 
fully explained herein, we beg to suggest a deputation, con- 
sisting of two members of each of the above societies, wait 
upon you at any time or place you may suggest. 
Signed on behalf of the Haggerston ntomological Society, 
consisting of one hundred members— 
J. A. Crank, M.P.S., &c. W. Harper. 
On behalf of the East London Entomological Society, 
consisting of forty members—D, Pratr. TT. EEepte. 
On behalf of the South London Entomological Society, 
consisting of ninety members—G.C. CHAmpron. J.G.MArsH. 
On behalf of the West London Entomological Society, 
consisting of ninety members—T. Bopen. W. Gates. 
South Kensington Museum, London, S.W. 
April 7, 1876. 
Bethnal Green Branch Museum. 
Sin,—I beg to acknowledge receipt of a memorial, bearing 
date 18th March, 1876, signed by you and seven other gen- 
tlemen representing the Haggerston Entomological Society, 
the East London Entomological Society; the South London 
Entomological Society, and the West London Entomological 
Society, in reference to the Doubleday Collection of Lepi- 
doptera, which has been lent by the Trustees for exhibition 
in the Branch Museum at Bethnal Green, I have the 
pleasure to acquaint you that, upon careful consideration of 
the arrangements necessary for the proper care of the 
Collection, it has been decided to give full effect to the 
wishes which have been expressed on the part of the four 
entomological societies named. A room will be specially 
provided, and an attendant will be in readiness to show the 
