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 EXCURSION TO BRITANNIA. 



The fourth general Excursion was hekl on Saturiay, the l^th 

 August, to Britannia, where a most agreeable afternoon was spent. 

 There were present som3 thirty members and their friends, but un- 

 fortunately several others arrived at the station a few moments too late, 

 and ware deprived of their outing. On arriving at the Britannia 

 station the party separated, some going with Mr. Ami to examine the 

 rock formations, and the remainder accompanying the botanical and 

 entomological leaders. The woods and fields in the neighborhood of the 

 lighthouse, track and gravel pit were carefully explored, and many finds 

 of importance were made. At six o'clock the party re-asseml)led at 

 the station and listened to addresses from the leaders until the arrival 

 of the train for Ottawa. Mr, Fletcher spoke of the [)lants and insect^ 

 observed, and Mr. Ami of the geological formations. 



ANNOUNCEMENTS. 



Excursion. The Fifth General Excursion of the season will be 

 held on Saturday, t!ie 17th September, to Kirk's Ferry. This -point is 

 about four miles above Chelsea, upon the Gatineau River, and is a very 

 picturesque and attractive place, which has not yet been visited by the 

 Club. The trip will be made in vans, and there being a good road all 

 the way, the time taken will be less than that required to visit Kings- 

 mere or Meach's Lake. Tickets can be obtained from any member of 

 the Council at the following rates : Members 40 cents ; Non-members 

 50 cents ; Children 25 cents. The vans will start from the corner of 

 Rideau and Chapel streets at 8.45 a.m., and from the corner of Sparks 

 and Bank streets at 9 a.m. 



Sub-Excursions. Botanical outings will be held each Saturday 

 afternoon (except on date of general excursion), starting as usual from 

 the Post Office at 2 p m. _K|i^| will be made to Hull, Billings' Bridge 

 and Beech wood. 



