x PREFACE. 
tributor to a u consummation” so u devoutly to be wished.” 
It aspires to serve as the small end of the wedge, which shall 
convey to many, who would otherwise have remained ignorant 
on such matters, a knowledge of what is doing by the Ento* 
mologists of this country, and by conveying that knowledge 
to excite an increased amount of interest in the subject. II 
space permit, a glance at what is doing on the Continent 
shall also be introduced another year. 
The severe winter of 1854-5 has now passed away, spring 
has come, and no doubt all Entomologists are already actively 
engaged. That each may have a successful season is the 
sincere wish of 
H. T. STAINTON. 
Mountsfield, Lewisham, 
March 22 nd, 1855. 
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