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know as much about the native trees as possible. Specimens were 
named by Mr. Macoun and the difference between the various — 
Species pointed out. Mr. Jarvis, of Guelph, followed and com-~ 
pared the trees of the Ottawa district with those of Western — 
Ontario, he also conducted an impromptu class for a few minutes 
and by questions and answers brought out much useful information ~ 
about the trees observed during the afternoon: Rev. G. Eifrig 
said that few birds had been observed. He described the habits 
and notes of the Chickadee, Nuthatches and Creepers, and told 
the excursionists some interesting things about the migration of 
birds. Miss McKay Scott spoke appreciatively of the delights to — 
be found in the woods at this time of the year. 
Dr. J. F. Whiteaves was present and gave much information ~ 
to those wishing to learn about the rocks and the fossils contained ~ 
in them. The President, Dr. Sinclair, in closing the meeting con- — 
gratulated all present on the enjoyable outing and hoped that they 
all might have many more together. W. T. M. 
SUB-EXCURSION TO BEAVER MEADOW. 
Saturday afternoon, 14th October, proved a most delightful - 
day for a jaunt in the autumn woods, and about 60 members of 
the Club took advantage of the favourable opportunity for exam-_ 
ining the rocky ledges along the Beaver Meadow at Hull. Presi- — 
dent Sinclair drew attention to some of the more interesting lo- — 
calities, and the party then broke up into bands and sallied out ~ 
under the various leaders. Mr. W. T. Macoun and Dr Fletcher © 
had a numerous following of those interested in plants, and several ~ 
enthusiasts led by Dr. Ami pushed forward up the valley to Fairy 1 
Lake, where they had a pleasant afternoon, examining the fossils 
in the Coral Reef. Mr. Halkett delighted his party by drawing ~ 
forth many objects of interest—snakes, frogs, spiders and insects — 
—from beneath stones and logs. When the party re-assembled 
before leaving for home, Mr. Halkett also gave much valuable and 
entertaining information concerning the habits of the different ~ 
specimens secured. Dr. Fletcher spoke briefly of some of the — 
more striking plants, showing what asurprisng number of objects 
worth studying could be found even at this late date in the season. 
The trend of his remarks was that all things in a state of nature 
were beautiful and exceedingly instructive. If at first we could 
not see the beauty, we must look further for it, feeling confident 
that it was there, and we should surely find itand get much health- 
giving pleasure in the quest. He spoke of some of the trees ~ 
growing around the meeting place and pointed out their charac- 
teristics. President Sinclair was congratulated on his thoughtful 
management, by which this and all other excursions of the year 
had been made so successful. J. Be 
