244 H. P. H. BRUMELL — PETROLEUM TN QUEBEC. 



surface, the oil was found. The oil, which is green in color, is of about 

 38° Baume gravity, has an aromatic odor, and is bright ruby red by 

 transmitted light. 



Continuation of Investigations probable. — The company working at pres- 

 ent expect to continue operations, the results of which, in view of the 

 probable exhaustion in the near future of the Petrolea field in Ontario, 

 will be watched with interest. 



