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vicinity of the river the party le-assembled near the Episcopal Church 

 and was addressed by Mr. Fletcher, as the Leader in the Botanical 

 section. He expressed himself as much pleased at seeing the sub- 

 excursion so well attended, and so much interest shown in the speci- 

 mens collected. He said that the unusually late spring had rendered 

 the quantity of specimens small ; but as is always the case for those 

 who will use their eyes, there was far more to be found than could be 

 studied. He spoke enthusiastically of the pleasures to be derived from 

 a study of the floral gems of the woods, the most insignificant of which 

 would form an ample theme for a whole lecture. The most interesting 

 plants collected during the afternoon were then referred to. The 

 history and uses of some were related, and the structure of others was 

 explained. Instructions for collecting and preserving c rtain plants, 

 such as the willows, claytonias, orchids and other succulent plants were 

 <r.iven. It was announced that the Botanical section would hold sub- 

 excursions throughout the season, and that at each a short lecture 

 would be given by one of the leaders. Mr. Ami then explained the 

 formations observed by the geologists at Ho.^'s Back, and the fossils by 

 which they were characterized, after which the party returned to the 



city. 



ANNOUNCEMENTS. 



Excursion. The second excursion will be held on Saturday, the 

 25th June, when a visit will be paid to Aylmer. There are in the 

 neighbourhood of this pUce very suitable collecting grounds for 

 Botanists, Entomologists, &c., while interesting formations are exposed 

 for the Geologists. Tne train by which the party will go leaves the 

 station at 1.15 p.m., and the train leaves Aylmer at 8 p.m. Tickets 

 will be 25 cents each. 



SuB-EKCURSioNS. The Botanical and Entoqiological Leaders have 

 arranged for the following Saturday Sub-excur.-ions in June: 4th, to 

 Beaver Meadow, Hull; 11th, to Hemlock Lake, Beechwood ; 18th, to 

 Dow's Swamii.; stasting on each occasion fi-om the Post Office nt. 2 p.m. 



New ]\1embers. 15, Charles H. Beddoe ; 16, Charles M ~ ; 17, 

 Henry Grist ; 18, Miss Eliza Bolton ; 19, George Hay; "20, . . J. W. 

 Wilson (Buckingham); 21, Miss Katherine Lee ; 22, Ur. George 

 Patterson (New Glasgow, N.S.); 23, Miss L. Rothwell. 



The Montreal Natural History Society holds its Annual Fi Id-day 

 at St. Jerome on Saturday, 4th June, and has sent a cordial invitation 

 to be present to any of our members who may be able to join them 

 there, or at Ste. Therese en route. 



