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the Canadian Pacific Company. Although the quarters 

 were somewhat close, the dexterity of Mr. Burgess's well 

 trained stafif enabled every one to obtain a plentiful supply 

 of the good things placed before them, and well earned 

 the encomiums of the pleased guests. 



The run back to Montreal was accomplished in remark- 

 ably good time, and on arriving, Sir William Dawson Te- 

 quested the excursionists to stay for a few minutes on the 

 platform, while Prof. Penhallow read a short resolution to 

 the following effect : — 



"The Natural History Society of Montreal desire to ex- 

 tend their most cordial thanks to Mr. Tuttle and other 

 officers of the Canadian Pacific Railway for the courteous 

 and hospitable treatment received at their hands, all of 

 which has contributed to make this one of the most enjoy- 

 able and profitable excursions ever held." 



The resolution was seconded by Mr. Shearer and carried 

 by acclamation. Three hearty cheers were given for the 

 C. P. R. and one for Mr. Burgess, and the meeting separated, 

 every one delighted with the day's outing. 



At a meeting of the Council held on June 9th, the follow- 

 ing resolution was unanimously adopted : — 



W. C. Van Horne, Esq., 



Vice-President and General Manager of the C. P. Railway. 

 Dear Sir : — 



The Natural History Society of Montreal beg to extend to 

 you, and to Mr. L. Tuttle and other officers of your Com- 

 pany, their most cordial thanks for the courtesies extended 

 on the occasion of their recent annual excursion to St. 

 Jerome. In doing so, they are pleased to state that the 

 promptness and efficiency which marked all the arrange- 

 ments on your part, the considerate and courteous atten- 

 tions of the various employes, and the most hospitable pro- 

 vision of a bountiful and judiciously selected repast which 

 won the special approbation of the ladies, were all features 

 of the occasion which contributed, in a very large measure, 

 to make the Annual Field Day of this year one of the most 

 profitable and enjoyable in the history of this Society. 



