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commenced under circumstances and with objects precisely 

 similar to our own. We have great pleasure in noticing the 

 regularity with which that valuable work has been carried on, 

 and in expressing our opinion that its contents, so often 

 alluded to by us with approbation, have in no degree dimi- 

 nished in interest. 



Of the Entomological Society of London we have already 

 said much ; we have to report that it continues to flourish ; a 

 considerable library and collection have been formed, a 

 periodical publication of much merit has been commenced, and 

 there appears to be a constant accession of members, among 

 whom may now be reckoned many of the most eminent British 

 zoologists. 



We have also to record the establishment of another society, 

 called the " Practical Entomological Society," which has 

 already enrolled a great number of members. Its meetings 

 are held weekly, in Macclesfield-street, City Road, and its 

 principal objects appear to be the keeping up of a social 

 feeling among the metropolitan entomologists, and the formation 

 of a perfect collection of British insects. The meetings of 

 this Society are held at a tavern (the Duke of Bridgewater) 

 until more suitable accommodation can be procured. The 

 secretary is Mr. W. Courtney. 



These recent associations, and the success which attends 

 them, prove that the love of the science of Entomology is 

 increasing in this country. May we not venture to express a 

 belief that the earliest association of the kind now in exist- 

 ence, the Entomological Club, and this Magazine, which has 

 emanated from it, and which is unwearying in the diffusion of 

 information, have been in some degree instrumental in inducing 

 the change ? 



