In consequence of having to go abroad on business, in February 

 last, Mr. Champion, who has been the Honorary Sectretary of the 

 Society since its commencement, was obliged to resign this post, 

 Mr. Bliss being elected by the Members to fill that office. Mr. 

 Step, from unavoidable circumstances, was also obliged to give up 

 his post as Librarian, Mr. Stewart being elected to occupy this 

 position. 



From the accompanying Balance Sheet, will be seen the state- 

 ment of the Society's financial position, which, notwithstanding 

 the large amount of outstanding subscriptions, £20 15s., must be 

 considered the most satisfactory the Society has ever published. 

 The cash balance in hand is £13 125. Id., against £6 13s. Id. 

 in 1878. The amount expended on books for the Library for 

 1879 is £7 12s., against £1 16s. Bd. in 1878, which must also 

 be considered very favourable. 



In conclusion, the Council hope that in the coming year, Mem- 

 bers will make still greater headway in the science of entomology, 

 by the reading of papers — which has been rather neglected this 

 year — more exhibitions in the way of life histories, and that they 

 will endeavour to attend oftener at the Meetings of the Society. 



A. BLISS, 



December 18, 1879. Hon. Sec. 



