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insects, the results being published in various bulletins issued 

 bj the Association. 



For some years Mr. Kirkaldy had devoted much attention 

 to bibliography, many of his numerous papers being emenda- 

 tions in nomenclature. A staunch supporter of nomenclatorial 

 "priority," he frequently became involved in polemics with co- 

 workers of opposite views. Although considered by some an 

 extremist in this respect, he was supported by many leading en- 

 tomologists, and his views were undoubtedly logical, although 

 perhaps appearing heterdox to tli eentomological classicist. At 

 the time of his death he was engaged upon a "Catalogue of the 

 Hemiptera," which was to have embraced the whole order, and 

 would have occupied him many years. This catalogue was to 

 have been in many respects unique, and much more exliaustive 

 than the usual type. Unfortunately only Volume I (Cimicidae) 

 is published, and it is understood that only a portion of Volume 

 II is complete. It is sad to realize that he did not live to see 

 even the beginniiig of this, his life-work. 



A "Xatural History of the Hemiptera'' was also planned 

 for future publication. A voluminous writer and wide reader, 

 a staunch friend and genial companion, he was always ready to 

 give others the benefit of his wide bibliographical knowledge, 

 and his untimely demise is greatly to be deplored, not only as a 

 severe loss to Hemipterology, but his optimistic and kindly per- 

 sonality will be greatly missed by his friends and colleagues. 

 He was a fellow of the Entomological Society, London, since 

 1893, a member of the American Association of Economic En- 

 tomologists, and several other entomological societies, and was 

 for several years associated as a sub-editor with the '"London 

 Entomologist." 



In expressing our keen, realization of a great loss we desire 

 to extend our symjjathy to the widow and relatives who must 

 still more deeply feel their heavy bereavement. 



The deceased leaves a widow, little daughter and aged mother 

 to mourn his loss. (S) F. AV. TEUU^', 



E. :\I. EHRHORIss 

 I). T. FTT.LAWAY. 



Committee. 



]\[r. Ehrhorn moved, seconded l)y ^Ir. Gifl'ard, that the res- 

 olutions be spread upon the minutes of the Society and a copy 

 sent to the familv. 



