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the depredations of this insect, which elsewhere is recog- 

 nized as one of the most destructive to shade trees, 

 engaged the attention of the Society early this spring, 

 and measures were taken, in conjunction with the civic 

 authorities, to destroy the egg clusters before the period 

 of hatching. 



As has already been indicated, the general work of 

 the Society has for some time past, been much hampered 

 by lack of suitable accommodation. The building on 

 University Street, owned by the Society, and which has 

 been its home for nearly half a century, has become far 

 too small for the requirements, this being especially 

 noticeable in connection with the museum and library, 

 and also with respect to accommodation for the im- 

 portant series of lectures which the Society annually 

 conducts. Steps are now being taken to acquire a more 

 suitable property. 



As one development in harmony with its endeavours 

 to bring people more closely into touch with nature, the 

 Society is glad to welcome the movement of recent years, 

 which has found expression in the establishment of 

 special recreation grounds under the charge of the Parks 

 and Playgrounds Association, and especially to the 

 efforts of Sir "William Macdonald with respect to an ex- 

 tension of Nature Study in the schools throughout the 

 province. These and all other activities, which tend to 

 cultivate in the young an interest in and a love of 

 nature, are in the very best interests of all classes of the 

 people. 



During the last twelve months, seventeen new mem- 

 bers have been enrolled, and a special effort is just being 

 started to bring about a very considerable increase in the 

 membership in view of the probable extension of the 

 premises of the Society. Two of our oldest and most 

 respected members have passed away during the last 

 vear — Dr. D. C. MacCallum and Mr. J. A. Mathewson. 



