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as interesting; of the informant, because he knows he has put another 
on the way to the enjoyment of our pleasant science; and of Dr. Lutz, 
because he has another tangible evidence of appreciation. The reason for 
this new book is thus set forth by Dr. Lutz himself in his introduction: 
“Ten years ago I felt sure that there was little excuse for additional 
general entomologies. The market seemed full of popular and unpopular 
books, each apparently attempting the impossible—the covering of a 
boundless field. Since then a hundred, or more, new works on the subject 
have appeared and lo! here is still another because, in the meantime, it 
has been my privilege to come in rather close contact with the laity, having 
been the official answerer of all sorts of questions from ‘How much is a 
moth worth?’ to ‘Why are bedbugs?’ I take this opportunity of taking 
up some of the intermediate points.” 
He touches briefly yet informingly on taxonomy, anatomy, collecting, 
mounting, keys, and insecticides, and then goes into the various classes 
and lower groups. Inall some 1,400 species are mentioned and 500 figured. 
The figures are by Mrs. E. L. Beutenmiiller, a guarantee of excellence and 
-exactness. Keys are scattered through where necessary. A habitat and 
plant index and an entomological index complete this handy, useful little 
volume. Its size makes it very convenient to carry in a side pocket. May 
it succeed in inspiring a multitude of true amateurs such as other lands 
rejoice in! 
Gye le TB. 
With deep regret we announce that his failing health has compelled our 
Editor, Mr. R. P. Dow, to give up his labors on this BULLETIN in order 
to take a much needed rest. The editorship will be in my care until 
further notice. 
In the meantime we bespeak for our publication under its new auspices 
the same cordial and friendly codperation it has had from its many friends, 
its contributors, its readers, and not least from members of the Brooklyn 
Entomological Society, whose mouthpiece it is. 
J. R. pE ra TorrE-BuENo. 
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Owing to the change in editorship, the Title Puss and Index will appear 
with the February number. 
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Note to Subscribers.—By ruling of the War Board, publications are not 
permitted to be sent to subscribers in arrears. We ask that all renewals 
be in by February 1, 1919, if possible. 
