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ample opportunities of adding many a scenic gem to their col- 

 lections. 



In the matter of botany, Professor Macoun was a host in 

 himself, and despite the almost continuous down-fall of rain 

 during the afternoon, he made several very successful foraging 

 sorties into the woods, coming back laden with numberless 

 floral treasures, which he exhibited and described to the delight 

 of everybody. The success of this excursion under somewhat 

 adverse circumstances was distinctly due to the energy and good 

 management of Mr. F. T. Shutt, oi the Executive Committee. 



Excursion No. 3 to Aylmer. 



On Saturday afternoon the 24th of September, a small 

 party of twenty-five visited Blueberry Point, Aylmer. The 

 weather was overcast, but no actual rain fell, and a most instruc- 

 tive afternoon was spent. Prof Macoun collected about 75 

 species of toadstools and mushrooms, the qualities and char- 

 acters of which he explained to all who accompanied him 

 through the woods. Miss Marion Whyte returned with her 

 band ot botanists and, notwithstanding the lateness of the 

 season, showed a collection of over 20 plants in blossom. 

 Addresses were given by the President, Professor Prince, by 

 Principal Pollock on the geological formation of the locality, by 

 Prof Macoun on edible and poisonous fungi, and by Messrs. 

 Sinclair and Fletcher on the general teachings of Nature, show- 

 ing that this charming book lay open for all who would learn. 



Excursion No. 4 to Chelsea. 



One of the most enjoyable outings of the whole season was 

 held on the ist of October to Gilmour's Grove, Chelsea, when 

 nearly a hundred ladies and gentlemen, chiefly students from 

 the Normal School, took advantage of the opportunities afforded 

 by the Club of visiting the above charming locality under the 

 guidance of the leaders of the different branches of the Club. 

 The addresses were delivered around a roaring bonfire on the 

 bank of the Gatineau River, the speakers being Messrs. Sinclair, 

 Shutt, Fletcher and Bryson. 



