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ment on the composition of cereals; on the nature and values of 

 insecticides and fungicides; on the suitability of various districts 

 throughout Canada for the growth of sugar-beets ; on the qualitv 

 of Canadian waters as occurring in lakes, , streams and springs, 

 etc., have given results of far-reaching importance. 



Dr. Shutt has published many papers of a scientific character 

 in various journals and publications and has lectured before 

 many important societies. The results of much of his work has 

 appeared from year to year in the annual reports of the Experi- 

 mental Farms and in special bulletins which he has prepared. 



In 1885, Dr. Shutt received the degree of Master of Arts 

 from Toronto Universit}^ and for about two years was 

 Demonstrator in Chemistr)^ at his alma mater. In 1887, he was 

 appointed chemist to the Dominion Experimental Farms, and in 

 1909, owing to the widening field of work, his title was changed 

 to Dominion Chemist. In 1911, the added responsibility of 

 Assistant Director was given him. 



Dr. Shutt enjoys fellowship in the Institute of Chemistry 

 of Great Britain, the Chemical Society of England and the 

 United States, the Royal Society of Canada and the American 

 Association for the Advancement of Science. 



The members of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club, who 

 have the privilege of knoAving Dr. Shutt, will feel a deep sense of 

 pleasure in the conferring of this well-earned honour, and we 

 take this opportunity of extending to Dr. Shutt our congratula- 

 tions and best wishes for a continuance of the very useful work 

 he is doing in the upbuilding of Canadian agriculture. 



A. G. 



EXCURSION TO ROCKCLIFFE. 



The first excursion of the season was held at Rockcliffe on 

 Saturdav afternoon, May 2nd. Mr. Arthur Gibson, President 

 of the Club, presided, and the following leaders of branches 

 were in attendance: — Entomology, Messrs. Gibson and Sladen; 

 Geologv and Ornithology, Dr. WilHams; Zoology, Mr. Halkett; 

 whilst the Botanical Branch was represented by Mr. Carter, a 

 member of the Council. After exploring the park, the excursion- 

 ists assembled at the log-cabin, where short addresses were 

 delivered by the leaders. 



Dr. Williams told about the bird-boxes which have been 

 placed in trees of the park for nesting purposes by the Ottawa 

 Improvement Commission, under the direction of the Club. 



