Round the Country-side
5—Watching the Ants
RICHARD MORSE
Ever since the days of Solomon the ways of the ant have been watched with interest and admiration, yet even now there is always some new wonder which can be discovered by the careful observer. As Darwin said, ' the brain of an ant is one of the most marvellous atoms of matter in the world, perhaps more so than the brain of a man'.
This afternoon Mr. Richard Morse will explain some of the habits of these remarkable insects, and will describe how they can be simply observed by anyone in field, garden, or classroom. If a few enlarged drawings of the insects, as well as some living specimens, can be provided in advance by the teacher, they will add much to the interest of the talk.