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those who wished to study insects and giving addresses at the 
close of each outing. Sub-excursions were held regularly through- 
out the season at which many desirable specimens were collected. 
The winter meetings of the Branch have been held regularly and 
have been successful. A large number of insects new to the 
Ottawa lists, or rarely collected, have been taken during the year. 
As in the past special attention has been directed to the working 
out of the life-histories of insects, and several important additions 
have been made to the known food plants of some species. 
The leaders in Zoology report a most successful year. Their 
report which is too long for insertion here, will appear in the next 
number of THE Otrawa NaTURALIST. 
The Treasurer’s report shows a balance of $53.43. 
The Club has had printed 250 copies in English and a like 
number in French of the clause in the Ontario statutes referring 
to the destruction of insectivorous birds and the penalty therefor. 
These are to be posted in conspicuous places at the outskirts of 
the city, and it is the intention of the Club to aid in enforcing the 
law. 
The following tribute to the late Miss A. M. Harmon appears 
in the report of the President’s address : 
‘‘It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to record the 
loss of a member of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club who was 
always during the last twenty-two years of her lifetime one of the 
Club’s most valued and best friends. I refer to Miss A. M. 
Harmon, whose sad death startled us not many weeks ago. If 
there was ever one who felt the thrill which Nature gives at times 
to those who know and feel her charms, Miss Harmon was one. 
She was one of the most faithful members of the Club, and at- 
tended regularly its excursions, soiriées and annual meetings. 
The Club will miss her kind face this winter, and I am sure will 
trust that her love for Nature is expanding in that broader field 
beyond the grave. ’ 
The thanks of the Club are due to Principal White of the 
Normal School for so kindly placing the rooms and lantern of the 
school at the {disposal of the Club and his active interest in the 
Club’s work, also to the press of the city for kindly inserting 
notices of meetings and excursions gratuitously. | 
Y. BE. CLARKE, 
Secretary. 
