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which was shown by species obtained at the exreme limits of their 

 habitats. 



The second sub-excursion was of the Zoological branch. The 

 club was again indebted to the kindness of Mr. Whiteaves for a most 

 pleasant afternoon. The collection of stuffed animals was made the 

 subject for a most entertaining object lesson. 



The third sub-excursion was of the Botanical branch. Prof. 

 Macoun met the party at the dour with characteristic geniality and led 

 them to the '"long room," where he had laid out a large number of 

 mounted specimens of Canadian plants and upon which he delivered an 

 address which was eagerly listened to and highly appreciated. Some 

 time was also spent in examining and comparing the specimens ex- 

 hibited. Great interest was shown in the complete and handsome col- 

 lection of Canadian woods, the economic values and distribution of 

 which were described. 



The next meeting will be held on Dec. 13th, when Dr. G. M. 

 Dawson will give a description of some of the more interesting objects 

 contained in the exsensive collection of Indian relics and curiosities, in 

 the gathering together of which he has taken such an active part. The 

 subjects to be explained at their meetings in the Museum will be 

 announced from time to time in the Ottawa. Naturalist. Mr. Ferrier 

 has promised two lectures upon Mineralogy and Lithology. The 

 Director, Dr. Selwyn, and other officers of the Survey Staff will take 

 charge of the other meetings of the course. 



The thanks of the Club are due to the Director and Staff of the 

 Geological Survey for this opportunity of examining the collections in 

 the National Museum under these very advantageous circumstances, 

 and we trust that the sub-excursions will be largely attended. 



Those who had the good fortune to attend the three first meetings 

 are very grateful for the courtesy shown them on those occasions by 

 Mr. Whiteaves and Prof. Macoun. 



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