and notes, and examining a number of microscopic ob- 

 jects exhibited by tlie members of the scientific classes 

 of the college. 



On Saturday the visitors started at 8:15 for Cuya- 

 hoga Falls, where they were welcomed by Mr. F. Schnee, 

 the Superintendent of Public Schools. Several members 

 of the Academy and others residing in the town and dis- 

 trict, then joined them in an excursion down the post- 

 glacial gorge of the Cuyahoga River, which extends for 

 nearly three miles, and afforded abundant occupation for 

 botanists, entomologists and geologists. In the lirst the 

 cryptogamic flora of this moist, cool glen was very attrac- 

 tive, the second fcfhnd ample employment in the insect 

 life, while the third were specially interested in the 

 formation of the gorge itself. 



About noon the whole party met near the iron bridge 

 and dined together at the "Old Maid's Kitchen." After 

 dinner those whom necessity compelled, started for the 

 village of Cuyahoga Falls, when they took the afternoon 

 trains for their homes, while the remainder returned to 

 Akron by a later train specially ordered to stop for them 

 by the kindness of the C. A. C. & lly., N. Monserrat, Esq., 

 and took tea and spent the evening at the residence of the 

 President, Prof. E. W. Claypole. 



The first field meeting of the young Academy thus 

 came to an end, with mntual pleasure to entertainer and 

 entertained — a pleasure hei'ghtened by fair weather during 

 the whole time. 



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