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gives their life-history, a subject which is far more interesting and valuable. In 
the case of ants : How do they form new colonies, how long do they live, and 
how do they pass the winter ? Again, with spiders, what is the length of their 
lives, and if they exist for more than a year how do they manage to eke out 
existence during the winter months? When do the eggs hatch? Could some 
light be thrown on these points by some of the many naturalists who contribute 
to your valuable little paper? 
32, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, IV. Percy Clark. 
February 9, 1900. 
[Much information of the kind you require is given in E. Simpson’s “ Insect 
Lives” (Religious Tract Society) and in G. H. Carpenter’s “ Insects, their Struc- 
ture and Life ” (Dent & Co.), both recently reviewed in these columns. Insect 
life is so varied that only types can be described in detail. Spiders are not insects. 
—Ed. W.W.] 
CHILDREN’S CORNER. 
Hidden Birds. 
(1) Frederic ran easily, ahead of the others. 
(2) The carved work in our church is most rich. 
(3) How late do the trains run ? 
(4) The young hero nailed the flag to the mast. 
(5) Off in China bird’s nest puddings are a delicacy. 
(6) John’s brother gave him a dollar knife. 
(7) I see a gleam of light in the east. 
(8) I spent last Christmas night in Galesburgh, Illinois. 
(9) Extra ventilation is needed in our class-room. 
(to) Let us now renew our efforts to get subscribers for this paper. 
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