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corresponding for information with the members of the Natural 



History Societies already established in the province. Is there a lack 

 of interest in natural science among young people 1 There would not 

 be if an interest is once aroused and some pains taken to maintain it. 

 We all remember that when our summer camp was held at Lep'reau 

 what an active interest was taken in our investigations and at our 

 evening meetings by the residents, both young and old, of the place. 

 Two years ago, at St. Martins, you will remember what a large num- 

 ber of bright and intelligent? students accompanied us on our excur- 

 sions and gathered at our evening lectures. These had been trained 

 to observe at the excellent school in that place ; and it is to the 

 teachers and schools that we must look for a foundation of the habit 

 of trained observation, if the natural history of the province is to be 

 studied so that the results will far exceed what has been accomplished 

 already. The grand scenery of our province, its resources and natural 

 history, should be examined by scores of active and enthusiastic young 

 people to collect data, for which the scientific world has long been 

 patiently waiting. But the greatest advantage would be to young 

 people themselves in awakening their interest in the capabilities and 

 fine natural scenery of New Brunswick, thus begetting a wholesome 

 admiration and respect for their own country— a kind of loyalty that 

 needs to be patiently and insistently cultivated. 



