16 Sixteenth Annual Report. 



Three successful excursions were held in 1S94, under the auspices 

 of the club. 



1. Chelsea. The first of these was to Chelsea, on the Gatineau 

 Valley R.R., in May, when a number of Fellows of the Royal Society 

 joined us as guests of the Club; 218 persons were present at this 

 excursion which proved both enjoyable and profitable. 



2. Wakefield. This excursion was also largely attended. Some 

 interesting work was done and valuable information obtained by 

 members of the club. 



3. Galetta. The third excursion took place at this very interesting 

 new locality for the club. The opening of the Ottawa, Arnprior & 

 Parry Sound Railway has afforded special facilities to examine the 

 region west of Ottawa and south of the Canadian Pacific Railway 

 track. 



Besides the large and general excursions of the club held at more 

 or less lengthy intervals during the summer, a number of members have 

 availed themselves of the sub-excursion scheme, which has alw 

 proved so important to the welfare of the club in this district. As a rule 

 much better and closer work can be accomplished when a few members 

 meet together and visit a certain definite locality with a special object 

 in view. The Council recommends these sub-excursious to all the 

 members of the club. 



The Ottawa Naturalist has been published by the Editor, Mr. 

 \V. II. Harrington. We regret, however, to add, that the January 

 number was not issued, but if the increased interest taken 

 during the past year in recording facts and observations in this 

 district and elsewhere be an earnest ol what the members of the club 

 propose to do, then the success of the official organ of our club is 

 assured for the future, and the NATURALIST will be tilled with the records 

 of observers in all parts of Canada since our membership counts most of 

 the leading men interested in the scientific growth and development ot 

 our country. Tin: Ottawa N.vi URALIST is not a purely local publication. 

 A perusal of the volume of 162 pages, just published, amply shows the 

 wide scope of its articles. 



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