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referable to the genus Lingula, a claf;s of shells containing a large 

 percentage of phospate of lime in their composition, Lingula Huronensis, 

 B. a new species oi Lingula and lihynchonella plena, Hall, were found 

 in these shales along the railroad track, about 250 yards north of 

 Mr. R. Haycock's residence. Along the lake shore, the lower series is 

 met with and specimens of a Scolitus resembling S. Canadensis was 

 found close to INIr. Haycock's boat-house in a stratum some two inches 

 in thickness. The relations of the Ontario and Quebec shores were 

 also discussed and refei-er.ce was made to the formations crossed over along 

 the I'oute taken. 



Mr. R. B, Whyte then spoke on behalf of Botany and drew the 

 attention of the audience especially to the order liosacece ; the Rose 

 family. There were several representatives of this most intei-esting 

 and useful order that were met with during the day and these 

 were briefly described and the most salient chai-acteristics delineated. 

 Reference was also made to several rare forms observed during the 

 afternoon amongst which may be ranked foremost Lilium Philadel- 

 phicum which was found only in bud as the season was still very 

 backward. ISTumerous specimens of this beautiful lily had been 

 collected on a previous occasion, and at the same time of the year in 

 full flower. 



MONTREAL NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY'S EXCURSION 



TO MONTEBELLO. 



The annual excursion of the above Society was held on 16th 

 June. In answer to an invitation, Mr. and Miss Whiteaves 

 and xMr. Ami attended the meeting. The Hon. J. L. Papineau, with 

 his characteristic courtesy, threw open his beautiful grounds and 

 museum, and gave the excursionists a hearty welcome. 



The meeting was largely attended and very successful ia every 

 way. Good collections were made in all branches. The following is a 

 list of the prize winners : 



NAMED COLLECTIONS. 



In Botany. 



First Prize Miss Baylis, wiiji G7 Species. 



Second" Mis. E. Day, ' Gl 



