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the Nat River to which we crossed and followed to approximately the commence- 

 ment point of our work. 



No serious obstacles were met with either on the journey in or during the 

 work. Stellar observations were taken at the different points indicated in our 

 field notes. The nine mile chords are not shown as east and west astronomically 

 at, all points on the chord, but the true astronomic bearings have been calculated 

 and noted in the field notes. The work was followed out in the order outlined 

 in the instructions, and in all cases we satisfactorily checked in with previous 

 surveys on the east and west sides. 



Instrument Work. 



Light Mountain Gurley transits were used on the work and Stellar observations 

 were taken as often as possible. These observations were facilitated by the use 

 of curves previously plotted in our office for the proper latitude and longitude of 

 the work, a copy of which is enclosed with the field notes. Correction for time 

 was made by observation several times. 



Chainage. 



Chains four hundred links long were used and slope distances M^ere taken when 

 necessary and corrected with the use of a clinometer and slope tables. The 

 tapes were properly tested and the chainers were duly sworn. - 



Posts and Bearing Trees. 



The most durable wood obtainable was selected for posts. We found the 

 new type of iron posts fairly satisfactory where the ground was suitable, but we 

 had a few instances where it was impossible to even place witness posts and 

 mounds within reasonable distances from the points they were intended to witness. 

 .When possible, small trees were marked for bearing -trees. The trees were 

 chosen as nearly opposite one another as possible. 



Blazing of Lines. 



The picket man was held responsible for the l)lazing and the results obtained 

 were satisfactory. 



Timber. 



With the exception of the Townships of MacVicar and Carmichael, the country 

 was almost entirely covered by spruce bush with some balsam mixed through in 

 places. Several muskegs were encountered, some of which were of considerable 

 size. The north-west part of the Township of Poulett and the south-west part 

 of Hicks is brule about thirty years old. In the vicinity of the streams the brule 

 is covered by second growth poplar, whereas further back small spruce and alders 

 have grown up. With the exception of the above mentioned townships the spruce 

 timber is mostly small and suitable only foi; pulpwood, although along the south 

 boundary of MacVicar some very good spruce was seen. 



