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Philadelphia, Pa., November, 1911. 



As the time for the annual meetinc^ of the Entomological 

 Society of America approaches, it may not be amiss to report 

 some ideas lately expressed by two of its members discussing 

 the Society. 



The time at the disposal of the Society for its annual meet- 

 ing is very brief. That time should be put to the best use. 

 Therefore, it was held, that what the Society should chiefly at- 

 tempt to do is : 



To discuss and take appropriate action to elevate the stand- 

 ards of entomological work and writings. 



To further the co-operation of entomologists in different 

 parts of the country. 



To increase the acquaintanceships, and to promote good fel- 

 lowship, among the entomologists of America. 



To represent the collective opinion of American Entomolo- 

 gists. 



To discuss and formulate rules, regulations and recommenda- 

 tions concerning nomenclature, uombia conservanda, descrip- 

 tions, methods of publication, and all other matters of entomo' 



logical interest for adoption by International Congresses of Eh' 

 tomology and of Zoology and their Commissions. 



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