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SUB-EXCURSION NO. 7, 30th JUNE. 



In answer to an invitation received from Mr. G. C. Holland, a 

 member of the club, a visit was paid to a tract of country not pre- 

 viously examined, lying near Hintonbiirgh. 



Upon arriving at the Holland Farm, the party struck down 

 towards the Ottawa River, where there is a piece of marshy land. Here 

 many marsh plants and aquatics were collected. 



The Geological Branch, under the able guidance of Mr. H. M. 

 Ami, turned up the river towards Skead's Mills to examine an outcrop 

 of the Chazy formation, which there occurs. Specimens of Stromatocerium 

 rugosum, Hall, were obtained from the calcareous strata. 



At 4.30 the whole party re-assembled at Mr. Holland's residence, 

 "The Elms," where they were made heartily welcome and hospitably 

 entertained by Mrs. Holland. 



The usual addresses were then delivered. Mi-. Ami was the first 

 speaker. He gave a concise account of the geology of the locality, and 

 illustrated his remarks with specimens collected during the afternoon. 

 The President, Mr. R. B. Whyte, then spoke for the botanical leaders, 

 and drew attention to the most interesting species of plants collected 

 and especially explained the structure, chai^acter and uses of the 

 " Crucifer?e," or Cress family. 



The hearty welcome accorded the naturalists, the rich locality, the 

 fine weather, and the good addresses, all combined to make a successful 

 and enjoyable outing. The vans reached the city again a few minutes 

 after six o'clock. 



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EXCURSION NO. 3 TO THE " MER BLEUE." 



The third regular excursion of the season took place on Saturday, 

 July 21st, when Eastman's Springs and the Mer Bleue were visited. 

 Through the kindness of Mr. Ebbs, of the Canada Atlantic Railway, 

 arrangemonts were made by which a special car was placed at the 

 disposal of the club. This car was attached to the Boston express, and 

 dropped at Eastman's. The run down was soon and very comfortably 

 made, the naturalists enjoying fully the pleasure of travelling o\rer a 



