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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MAY. 



ExcunsiON. The first General Excursion of the season will take 

 place on SaturcUiy, the 21st of May. The place selected for this ex- 

 cursion is King's Mountain near Chelsea, which has always been a 

 favorite spot with our members. As no circulars regarding this excur- 

 sion will be issued, except in the event of its postponement through any 

 unforeseen cause, the members are requested to keep it carefully in 

 mind. The Committee would like to have, not later than 19th, the 

 names of all who will be present, in order that the requisite vans may 

 be secured. Tickets may be obtained through any member of the 

 Council at the following prices : Members 50 cents, non-members 60 

 cents, childi'en 3'D cents. The Club vans will start from the corner of 

 Rideau and Chapel streets at 8.45 a.m. and from the coi-ner of Sparks 

 and Bank streets at 9 a.m. sharp. The council desires to see a large 

 attendance of members and their friends. It is expected that the date 

 selected will oflfer a very favorable opportunity for botanical collections. 



Sub-Excursions. The Botanical leaders have arranged the follow- 

 ing Sub-ExcursioLS for May : Saturday, 7th, to McKay's Lake. 

 Saturday, 14th, to Billings Bridge. Saturday, 28th, to Cave Creek, 

 Richmonil'Road. 



As in formei- years, tliey will leave the Post Offica at 2 p.m. 

 punctually. In addition early morning outings will be held, and those 

 wishing to take part in such will please communicate with the leaders. 

 Members interested in this Branch are requested to record the dates of 

 the first and last flowei'ing of plants, when they occur in greatest pro- 

 fusion, the localities -where observed, and such other data as they may 

 think of value. Information regarding the Polypetaloe is particularly 

 desired, as it is the intention of the Council to issue a revised catalogue 

 of local plants, the first portion to contain this division. 



Ihe leaders of the Geological Branch will attend the Sub-Excursion 

 on 7th, and those of the Entomological Branch have decided to accom- 

 pany the Botanists on 14th and 28th. 



During the meeting of the Royal Society of Canada, which com- 

 mences on 25th May, there will probably be a special Sub-Excursion of 

 the Geological Branch, for Fellows of the Society interested in that 

 science. 



