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announced the programme and gave the names of the leaders who were 

 present. Nearly the whole party ascended the mountain, under the 

 leadership of Mr. R. h. Whyte, who in his usual genial way answered 

 the questions of all enquirers. The steep slopes and glades resounded 

 with merry laughter as the eager excursionists spread out over the 

 mountain side and vied with each other in trying to find something new. 

 When the party re-rssembled before leavmg, the usual addresses were 

 given. Mr. William Scott, the botanical leader, was first called upon 

 by the president. He spoke of many jjlants in an easy and instructive 

 manner and imbued his hearers with some of his own enthusiasm as he 

 drew attention to the various points of interest in the various flowers 

 exhibited. The delicate mauve bells of Clematis verticillaris were 

 admired by all, as well as many other floral treasures. Mr. A G. 

 Kmgstou told of the habits of the birds seen, and described their notes. 

 The attractive manner in which he treated his subject held the attention of 

 all present. Mr. Fletcher spoke of the insects coUected, and also on some 

 fungous diseases and edible fungi. The edible Morell(/J/orcAe^^a esculenta) 

 was shown, as well as a somewhat similar fungus of the genus Helvella. 

 Mr. H. P. Brumell gave a simple and most interesting account of some of 

 the more important minerals in the Laurentian formation at the con- 

 clusion of which he was loudly applauded. Before leaving. Dr. Ells 

 congratulated the members on the success ot the meeting, which every 

 one present felt was largely due to the excellent management of the 

 e.xcursion committee, and also to the kindness and attention of the 

 President and Mrs. Ells, who were untiring in their efforts to make every 

 one present enjoy the day thoroughly. 



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EXCURSION No. 2. 



The secc nd general excursion of the Club was held on Saturday, 

 the 27th June, when Montebello was visited. Notwithstanding the 

 somewhat unfavorable weather for a river trip — the morning being very 

 cool with a high wind — about sixty of the members and their friends 

 availed themselves of the opportunity of again visiting the village so 



