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benefit of the remarks. In this way he thought much interesting work could be accom- 

 plished. And if certain evenings were also set aside for dissecting and studying the 

 anatomy of certain insects much useful information would thus be available. He also 

 touched upon the newly formed Botanical Section, which as yet has not taken much 

 shape, but the hope was expressed that other botanists might be induced to become mem- 

 bers and thereby strengthen the branch. Mr. Crew, in conclusion, thanked the members 

 for the honor they conferred upon him in electing him as their President for the year 

 just closed. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



Arthur Gibson, 



Secretary. 



REPORT OF THE QUEBEC BRANCH. 



The annual meeting of the Quebec Branch of the Entomological Society of Ontario 

 was held on the 15th April, 1899, fourteen members being present ; the President, Rev. 

 Dr. Fyles, occupying the chair. 



president's report. 



The Quebec Branch of the Entomological Society has commenced the third year of 

 its existence. It was formed on the 24th March, 1897, and the time since has been 

 marked by steady growth and increased usefulness. 



The annual meeting of 1898 was held at the house of the Secretary-Treasurer of the 

 Association and was a happy and successful gathering. During the year following three 

 very pleasant meetings were held at the homes of members : Mr. Thos. Poston, Levis ; 

 Mr. J. E. Treflry, Quebec ; Mr. James Geggie, Beauport, and seven were held at Morrin 

 College. 



Field days were also pleasantly spent at Bergerville (June 5th), the Island (June 18th 

 and August 4th), and at Levis Forts (July 21st). On these occasions many interesting cap- 

 tures of insects were made and much information concerning them imparted. 



In the course of the year papers were read or addresses given on the following 

 subjects : 



The destruction of the forests, the Apidae, the Coleoptera, Garden Pests, Silk ; worm 

 moths, Arsenical spraying and Honey Bees, the Book of Nature, Spiders, Crickets, Wasps. 



At one of the meetings beautifully illustrated Entomological works were exhibited 

 by Miss Bowen, and a most interesting history of the Entomological Society of Ontario, 

 written by Rev. Dr. Bethune, one of the founders of that society, was read by Miss 

 Palmer, B.A. 



The captures made during the year included the rarities : Catocala bianca, 

 Platarctia parthenos, Spilosomi congrua, Lophopteryx elegans, besides several undescribed 

 species. 



Of destructive pests, the only noteworthy appearances in this Province in 1898 were 

 those of the Tent Caterpillars, CUsiocampa Americana and Glisiocampa disstria. These 

 were so numerous last summer in parts of the counties of Drummond and Shefford that 

 they stripped the second growth trees bare. Should the coming season prove favorable 

 to their increase they will probably do much harm. A forked stick thrust into the webs 

 in the early morning or late in the evening when the caterpillars are " at home", and 

 twisted round, will entangle the creatures in their habitations, which can then be drawn 

 from the tree and trodden under foot. 



On the 8th of November, the Montreal Branch celebrated its 25th anniversary, 

 in the Natural History Society's Rooms, University Street. On this occasion eminent 

 entomologists from London, Toronto, Ottawa and and other places were present. The 

 Quebec Association was represented by its president, who was specially deputed by its 

 members to convey their congratulations to their Montreal con/reres. 



