Mr. Henry M. Ami then foliowed, giving a general sketch of tlie^ 

 geological formations which would be likely to be met with by borint/ 

 at this locality, as also along the line of the Canada Atlantic Railway. 

 The approximate thickness of various formations was given, and 

 valuable data for those who might wish to bore for gas. Mr. Ami 

 pointed out that in strata of precisely the same age as along the line of 

 this railway between Ottawa and Eastman's, gas had been struck with 

 a considerable pressure, such as would be of great value for manufac- 

 turing and other purposes. 



As the time for the train was approaching, after the above-, 

 addresses, it was thought best to move to the station and have Mr.. 

 Robert Whyte's address on the botanical treasures there. Accordingly,, 

 upon reaching the station the party re-assembled around the President 

 and listened to an eloquent address upon the plants collected. Mr.. 

 Whyte spoke of his subject only as those can who love it and under- 

 stand it thoroughly. All listened intently as he took each plant in. 

 its turn and explained its points of interest. Amongst the plants, 

 specially treated of were some rare and local orchids. Eahmaria 

 hlejihariglottis, Hook, the beautiful White Fringed Orchis,, which had; 

 been found in some p-rofusion, was shown, as well as C-alopogon jni'l- 

 chellus, the Beautiful Bearded Orchis. All too soon the whistle of the- 

 train put a stop to his agreeable disquisition. 



The city was reached in good time after a }o&t enjoyable and', 

 profitable day's outing, the naturalists bringing hom<3^ with, them many, 

 treasures. 



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ANNOUNCEMENTS. 



ExcuRSiox No. 4 FOR August. The next excursion will be ta 

 the Victoria Sulphur Spring, Montreal Road, on Saturday, the ISth. 

 The vans will leave the Post Office at l.SO p.m., and it is hoped to 

 reach the city again by 7 o'clock. Tickets, members, 25c. ; non- 

 members, 30c. ; children, L5c. 



SuB-ExcuusiONS. It has been decided to hold no sub-excursions 

 duriug the month of Augusc. 



CENTRAL CANADA EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION. 



The attention of the members is called to the prize list issued bv 

 the above association. Every effort is being made to render the exhi- 

 bition, which is to be held here from Sept, 24th to 29th, a success. 

 The club has been particularly requested to make exhibits of natural 

 history objects. It is to be ho]>ed that exhibits may be made by us in 

 all the classes, as this will show better than anything else the activity 

 of our members. A liberal ap])ropriiition has been made for prizes in 

 this department. 



