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out the distribution of the Carboniferous rocks in that 
region and also of the Silurian strata in the northern part 
of the same district. Im 1874, he surveyed Gander River 
and Lake, while Mr. Howley surveyed Port-a-Port Bay and 
part of Bay St. George. His report accompanies that of 
Mr. Murray, who speaks of it in the highest terms. Before 
starting to the field this year, Mr. Murray paid a visit to 
Sir William Logan in Montreal. In acharacteristic letter to 
Mrs. Murray, dated 8th May, he says: “ Here I am at my 
old quarters and am charmed beyond expression to have to 
tell you that my dear old friend is very much improved in 
health and will, I fondly hope, be spared to us for a long 
time to come. That he has considerably failed there can 
be no manner of doubt, but the old stuff is strong in him 
yet and what between a noble constitution and indomitable 
pluck, I hope he may even last as long as old Bennett ! 'The 
prospect of having me with him, I am told cheered him 
very much; and since my arrival he has apparently so 
much recovered as to be very much like what he ever was. 
Naess Yesterday we walked in together and were busy all 
day going over the museum, new offices and one thing and 
another till time to return to dinner...... I find myself so 
much made of here that I don’t know how I shall get 
through all I have to do...... [am getting, however, every 
kind of assistance in the meantime and I am made to feel 
while here at least, that | am one of themselves.” 
From this time till 1880, Mr. Murray continued to do 
more or less field-work each season, except in 1875, when 
he says his services were “required by the government for 
special purposes not immediately connected with geological 
investigations.” Mr. Howley appears to have been in the 
field every season till 1883. In this year, owing to ill 
health, Mr. Murray was retired upon full pay and Mr. 
Howley was employed till 1887, in making land surveys 
for the government. Geological work was resumed in the 
latter year and is still continued under Mr. Howley, who 
is assisted by Mr. Bayly and Mr. Thorburn. 
Mr. Murray’s annual reports, which were never very 
