ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF ONTARIO. 



REPORT OF THE QUEBEC BRANCH. 



The Quebec Branch of the Entomological Society of Ontario came into existance at 

 the close of a course of lectures on natural science given in Morrin College during the 

 winter of 1896 97. 



It was thought desirable that an interest in entomological and botanical pursuits 

 should be continued during the summer vacation and to promote this interest the forma- 

 tion of an Entomological Associa:ion was determined upon. 



At a meeting held in Morrin College on Wednesday, April 7th, and presided over by 

 Reverend Principal Macrae, M. A., D.D., a constitution was adopted, officers were chosen, 

 and a resolution asking tor recognation by the Ontario Society was agreed upon. 



The following is the list of officers : 



President — Rev. Professor Fyles: 



Vice-President — Mies Macdonald, Principal of the Quebec Girls' High School. 



Secretary-! reasurer — Lieut-Col. Crawford Lindsay. 



Council — Messrs. J. Geggie, Richard Turner and J. Eveleigh Treffry ; The 

 Misses Bickell and B. W infield. 



On the 10th of May> tzie members met at the house of the President to examine his 

 extensive collections. On this occasion the equipments necessary for a working etomolo- 

 gist were examined, and the methods of capturing, preserving and mounting insects were 

 noted. 



A field day was held at the " Gomin " on June 12th, when a number of rare speci- 

 mens were taken. The presence and help of Messrs. Winn and Brainerd, of the Mont- 

 treal Branch, added greately to the day's enjoyment 



After the summer holidays, the members again met to compare and identify speci- 

 mens. The President gave an address on the condition of the insect world in the winter 

 months ; and Professor Walters one on " Entomological Experiences at Bourg Louis." 

 Colias interior, Terias lisa, Phyciodes Harrisii and other rare insects were taken by Mr. 

 Walters at that place. 



By kind permission of the authorities of Morrin College, the members of the Branch 

 enjoy the privilege of holding their regular meetings in the College Buildings and of 

 attending the College lectures on natural history. 



W. A. Crawford Lindsay, 



Secretary-Treasurer 



REPORT OF THE TORONTO BRANCH. 



The first annual general meeting of the Toronto branch was held in the Society's 

 room, 451 Parliament street, on Friday evening, the 2nd April, 1897. 



The following members were present: E. V. Rippon, President; Arthur Gibson, 

 Secretary Treasurer ; T. G. Priddey, Librarian Curator ; C. T. Hills, R. J. Crew, C. H. 

 Tyers, J. H. McDunnough, H S. Austen, Arthur Cherry and H. D. Chipman. 



The Secretary read the following report of the Council, which was duly adopted : 



Report of Council. 



The Councir of the Toronto branch of the Entomological Society of Ontario take 

 pleasure in presenting the following report of the proceedings of the Society during the 

 past year. 



