examined. The third was to Eastman's Springs on 24th July, when 

 some interesting collections were made in the Mer Bleue swamp, and 

 surrounding neighbourhood, and the waters of the mineral springs duly 

 examined and tested. The fourth was to Meech's Lake on -Ith Sep- 

 tember, on which occasion Mrs. W. J. Tilley very kindly invited all 

 those present to visit her cottage, beautifully situated at the head of 

 the lake, where she hospitably entertained them. 



Sub-excursions wei"e held almost every Saturday afternoon, from 

 the opening of S|)ring until late in the autumn, and those who attended 

 did not fail to be both intere ;te 1 and instructed in the various branches, 

 especially in Geology, Botany and Entomology. 



The Botanical class, conducted by Mr. 11. B. Whyte, in the Central 

 vschool West, was, upon the appearance of vegetation, practically 

 instructed in the field, the lessons being continued into the month of 

 June. Many children had thus an excellent opportunity of acquiring 

 a first insight into some of the beauties and interesting i)roblems of 

 jjlant life. 



A very agreeable conversazione was given, on the evening of the 

 26th May, to the Fellows of the Royal Society, under the joint manage- 

 ment of the Councils of the Club and of the Ottawa T-iterary and 

 Scientific Society, Through the kindness of our Vice-President, Prof. 

 Woods, it was held in the assembly rooms of the Ladies' College, and 

 the teachei-s and pupils of the college added much to the pleasure of 

 the evening by generous contributions of vocal and instrumental music. 

 The guests were suitably received by Mr. R. B. Whyte, acting-Presi- 

 dent of the Club, and Mr. W. P. Anderson, President of the 0. L. and 

 S. S. An address of welcome was given by Prof. Woods, and there 

 were also addresses by several of the Fellows of the Royal Society, 

 including Dr. Wilson, Sir W. Dawson and Rev. Dr. Hamel. 



The winter course of meetings consisted of six soirees and nine 

 elementary lectures, or classes, as follows : 



.SoiVees. January 13th, "President's Inaugur.il Address," Prof. 

 Macoun. January 27th, "Our Ottawa Butterflies," Mr. Fletcher; 

 Reports of Geological and Conchological Branches; " Note on Ottawa 

 Salamanders," Mr. Latchford. February 10th, " The Development of 

 the Mines of the Ottawa District," Mr. John Stewart;^ Report of the 

 Entomological Branch; "Note on Flour and Grain Beetles," Mr. Harring- 

 ton. February 2'ith, " The Great Ice Age and Subsequent Formations 

 at Ottawa," Mr. H. M. Ami ; Report of Botanical Branch, "Note on 



