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The Classificlftrrff-^ Coleoptera : Historically Considered (continued). — W. E. Sharp 25 



The Blown-over v. the Climatic Influence Theories. — H. H. Corbett, Esq., M.R.C.S. 30 



A Contribution to the Life-history of Lophyrus pini. — Rev. Hilderic Friend, F.L.S. 33 



Reports of Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "35 



A Contribution towards the Beetle-Fauna of Llangollen.— Dr. J. W. Ellis, F.E.S. 37 



Collecting in the Trossachs.-— A. Adie Daglish .. .. .. • • 39 



Extracts from the Note Books of the Exchange Club. . . . . . . . 43 



Notes and Observations — Forcing D. Gain : E. cervinata ; Plusia ni : Lyccena argici- 



des at Blackpool ; The Mildness of the Season ; Variety of C. porccflus . . . . 43 



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