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THE YOUNG NATURALIST. 



rounds again. Will those old members who desire to continue their con- 

 nection with it, kindly communicate with me, as Mr. Carter is desirous to 

 give up the office of Secretary. If there are any who would like to join the 

 clubs I would be glad to hear from them early. The object of the club is to 

 facilitate the exchange of specimens of insects in any order, and the modus 

 operandi is as follows. Each club is limited to ten members. A box, con- 

 taining ten smaller ones is sent from member to member by parcel post, and 

 is expected to make the round once a month. Each member fills his box 

 with such species as he can supply, and takes from the others whatever he 

 may want. No limit is placed on what may be taken, but each member is 

 expected to do his best for all. Except of rarities, only good specimens are 

 permitted to be sent. Insects in any order may be placed in the boxes to be 

 named and returned. Lists and a note book circulate with the boxes. A 

 small levy not exceeding 6d. each member may be made to defray expenses 

 when needed. The first boxes were given by Mr. Moseley, and I give the 

 second lot, so that no entrance fee is needed. Early communication from 

 those who desire to continue or become members is requested. All to be 

 addressed — John E. Robson, 15, Northgate, Hartlepool. 



HAGGERSTON ENTOMOLOGICAL 

 SOCIETY. 



The meetings during November were chiefly devoted to objects of interest 

 to members only, though a very lively discussion was held on the life history 

 of V. io, the subject being introduced by Mr. Cripps. 



The Annual Pocket-box Exhibition of this Society, which was held on 

 Thursday, November 12th, was very successful, a large number of members 

 and visitors being present. The exhibits were fairly numerous and interest- 

 ing. Among others may be mentioned five magnificent 6". convolvtdi, and a 

 very perfect specimen of C. celerio from Lynmouth (Devonshire), exhibited 

 by Mr. Thornwaite, who also showed many other species including F. con- 

 spicuata, C. sagitata, B. asinalis, Z. testudo, L, asellus and S. versicolor, 

 Mr. H. Jobson's box contained two fine P. orichalcea, and a series each of 

 E. venustula, B. argentula, A. sulphuralis and E. stachydalis. No less 

 than three boxes full of A. alni were shown by Mr. E. Cooke, who also 

 brought some varieties of C. villica having the spots on the anterior wings 

 confluent, and a nice series of E. curvistrigana. Mr. Franklin, in addition 

 to rows of bred P. hamula and S. dubitata, exhibited the life histories of 



