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From Knysna District, besides my own collection made 
there in 1858-59 : a fine collection formed by Miss Went worth, 
now Mrs. J. J. Muskett ; and a smaller series from the late 
Mr. W. H. Newdigate. 
From Caledon, Swellendam, Montagu, and Robertson : small 
collections made respectively by the Eev. G. Hettarsch, the 
late Mr. L. Taats, Dr. D. R. Kannemeyer, and myself. 
From Carnarvon District : several small separate series 
from Mr. E. G. Alston. 
From Namaqualand District, in addition to some species 
taken by myself in 1873: a very interesting collection made 
in 1885 by Mr. L. Peringuey, Assistant Curator of the 
Museum. 
[Eastern Districts). — From Albany and Bathurst Districts 
and parts of adjacent Districts, besides Mrs. Barber's extensive 
collections and one formed by myself in 1870 : various contri- 
butions by Miss M. L. Bowker, Mr. H. J. Atherstone, Dr. H. 
Becker, Mr. W. F. Billinghurst, Mr. John L. Fry, and Mr. F. 
SchifFman. 
From Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage Districts, besides a 
small series of my own taking : collections by Colonel J. H. 
Bowker and Mr. S. D. Bairstow. 
From King William's Town and East London Districts : 
many specimens and drawings, with excellent notes, from Mr. 
J. P. Mansel Weale ; various living pupse, as well as other 
specimens, from Miss F. Bowker; numerous examples, with 
valuable accounts of seasons and haunts, from Mr. W. S. M. 
D'Urban ; a small collection made at East London by Mr. P. 
Borcherds ; and various species from the Venerable Archdeacon 
Kitton. Colonel Bowker also from time to time forwarded a 
considerable number of butterflies from these districts. 
Albert District : a small but most interesting series collected 
by Dr. D. R. Kannemeyer, illustrated by notes of much value 
on stations and habits. 
