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ideal afternoon for vigorous exploration or for more leisurely sauntering, 

 and the bright sun and clear sky formed a pleasant contrast to the 

 gloom and dampness of the Wakefield excursion last year. The after- 

 noon passed rapidly and pleasantly in profitable investigations of the 

 surrounding region, and in enjoyment of the many beauties of this wild 

 and romantic stretch of the dark, turbulent river. At 6 p.m. as 

 previously arranged, the party reassembled at the station to hear the 

 Leaders explain and discuss the collections of the day, or refer briefly 

 to special features of interest in connection with the neighborhood or 

 the several branches of investigation. Mr. Shutt, after congratulating 

 the members and their friends upon the profitable and delightful char- 

 acter of the excursion, called attention to the fact that the Club was 

 honored by the presence of Dr. Scudder, of Cambridge, U.S., Prof. 

 Fowler, of Kingston, and Dr. McKay, of Halifax, and that these 

 eminent gentlemen would kindly say a few words to the assembly when 

 the Leaders had delivered their five-minute addresses. Mr. Cowley 

 rose first as Botanical Leader and pleasantly discussed some of the 

 plants collected, including those belonging to the lily and orchid 

 families. He was followed by Mr. Whyte who spoke especially of the 

 representatives of the great rose family, pointing out how unusually 

 early the various species had flowered this season, and what favor- 

 able indications there were for a large and early fruit crop. Prof. 

 Fowler spoke in forcible terms of the way in which he had been 

 impressed by the romantic and beautiful scenery, and of the great 

 pleasure which such views of rugged hills and broken river afford to one 

 whose time is mostly passed amid the more peaceful landscapes of a level 

 country. Mr. Fletcher briefly stated the pleasure and advantage to be 

 obtained from the study of his favorite butterflies, and outlined in a 

 very interesting manner the life of these beautiful " flowers of the air." 

 Dr. Scudder's brief speech included some humorous remarks on the 

 methods of investigation pursued by the friendly mosquito, of which he 

 had noted three species during the very enjoyable afternoon. Dr. Ami 

 referred briefly to a deposit of Saxicava sands which occurred not far up 

 the railway track, containing various marine shells, and proving that in 

 past ages the ocean surf had thundered against the rocks of these 



