4388 THE Zootocist—Marca, 1875. 
neighbourhood of Lewisham, and that in some instances there were as 
many as a dozen on one lamp. Mr. Boyd mentioned a case that had come 
under his observation of that insect having been picked up, apparently 
dead, on the snow, and that it had revived on being placed in a warm room. 
Mr. Butler also noticed a similar fact in regard to a specimen of Pieris 
rape. Mr. Jenner Weir made some remarks on the importance of ascer- 
taining whether the insects noticed by Mr. M‘Lachlan were hybernated 
specimens or whether they had been newly hatched when he observed them. 
The Secretary read a letter he had received from Mr. R. 8. Morrison, of 
George Town, Colorado, expressing a wish to be placed in communication 
with any entomologists who might be interested in the investigation of 
insect faunas of the higher altitudes (8,000 to 14,000 feet). 
The Secretary exhibited a bottle containing a number of specimens of a 
Mantis, about half an inch long, which had been forwarded to him from 
Sarawak by M. de Crespigny, who was under the impression that they 
were perfect insects; but on examination they appeared to be only young 
larve. He observed them crossing the table at which he was sitting, and 
at first sight they had the appearance of a column of ants. 
New Part of ‘ Transactions.’ 
Part LY. of the ‘ Transactions’ for 1874 was on the table. 
Annual Meeting, January 25, 1875.—Sir Sipney Smita SavunpeErs, 
C.M.G., President, in the chair. 
An Abstract of the Treasurer’s Accounts for 1874 was read by Mr. Jenner. 
Weir, one of the Auditors, showing a balance of £186 10s. 7d. in favour of 
the Society. 
The Secretary read the Report of the Council for 1874. 
The following gentlemen were elected Members of Council for 1875 :— 
Sir Sidney Smith Saunders, Messrs. W. C. Boyd, A. G. Butler, G. C. 
Champion, J. W. Dunning, F. Grut, R. M‘Lachlan, R. Meldola, F. Moore, 
Rey. R. P. Murray, F. P. Pascoe, F. Smith, and J. J. Weir. 
The following officers were elected for the year 1875 :— President, 
Sir Sidney Smith Saunders, C.M.G.; Treasurer, Mr. R. M‘Lachlan; 
Secretaries, Messrs. F. Grut and A. G. Butler; Librarian, Mr. E. W. 
Janson. 
The President read the annual Address. 
The thanks of the meeting were unanimously voted to the President for 
his Address and for his services during the past year. The President — 
returned thanks. 
Thanks were also voted to the other officers for their services during the 
year. Mr. M‘Lachlan returned thanks.—F. G. 
