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and most favourable opportunities, in respect to books and specimens, 

 qualified him to assist others, and who has spared neither labour nor 

 expense in giving to his work the greatest possible value. At "least one 

 Canadian botanist, Mr. Macoun, of Belleville, Ontario, has made this 

 genus a special study, and has been rewarded by remarkable success in 

 detecting new and rare species. We may hope that the power of con- 

 sulting Dr. Boott's splendid work, will induce more of our young botan- 

 ists to turn their attention in this direction. 



W. H. 



ENTOMOLOaiCAL SOCIETY OF CANADA. 



REPORT FOR 1867. 



The Council of the Entomological Society of Canada have much 

 pleasure in presenting their Fifth Annual Report. 



During the year 1867 considerable changes have been made in the list 

 of members, chiefly occasioned, however, by removals. The total num- 

 ber has largely increased, being now 106 ; this increase is chiefly in the 

 London Branch, which now numbers 63. 



Five regular meetings, and one field meeting, have been held during 

 the past year by the parent Society. The chief business transacted has 

 been the preparation and adoption of a Constitution, which will shortly 

 be published for the information of members, and the publication of a 

 very valuable List of Canadian Coleoptera, prepared by Mr. Sanders of 

 the London Branch. The Quebec Branch, with its usual activity, has 

 held regular meetings, and continues in a flourishing condition. 



The Council, in concluding this brief Eeport, beg to express the hope 

 that the members of the Society will unite in infusing more life and 

 vigour in its proceedings during the ensuing year, and that efforts may 

 be made to increase the number of members, and render the meetings 

 more attractive. 



All which is respectfully submitted, 



CHAELES J. S. BETHUNE, 



Secretary. 

 Toronto, Jan. 16, 1868-. 



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