298 GRAMMAR OF ENTOMOLOGY. 



CHAPTER VIII. 



OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETIES. 



969. Of a science so generally despised as ento- 

 mology has been, it is very natural that the few 

 votaries should find pleasure and satisfaction in 

 each other's company ; and, conscious of having a 

 worthier pursuit than men give them credit for, 

 should hold sweet council together, and look 

 down on the very world that was looking down 

 on them. 



970. Many attempts have therefore been made 

 in this country to establish entomological socie- 

 ties, the history of which it is the duty of the 

 author to record, as far as he is able, from the 

 remaining documents. 



971. First. The Aurelian Society, which was 

 held at the Swan Tavern in 'Change-alley ; the date 

 of its formation is unknown ; but from Moses Harris 

 we learn that it existed in the year 1 74,5 . The 

 laws and regulations of this society have not 

 descended to us. 



