112 The Ottawa Naturalist. 



Dr. Bourinot contributes two important papers to section 

 II. — one an historical one, the other a constitutional study. 

 These and another historical paper by Dr. S. E. Dawson, also 

 an honored member of our club, on the '■ Voyages of the Cabots-' 

 together with papers by Dr. Douglas Brymner, by Mr. W. 

 W. Campbell, by Capt. E. Deville, by Benjamin Sulte, 

 by Dr. Frechette, Hon. Mr. Marchand and others, serve 

 to show what great activity is displayed in Canada, both in the 

 fields of letters and science. 



THIRD EXCURSION OF THE SEASON. 



The third general excursion of the club will be held on 

 Saturday the 26th September. The council are now considering 

 the best locality to visit, and due notice will be given to the 

 members by post cards when the arrangements have been com- 

 pleted. 



