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BULLETIN OF THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. 
with talks on the trees, on the virtues of some edible mushrooms^ 
on the habits and ghostly appearance of the “Indian Pipe/’ on 
the beauty of the paths and retreats which gird this region of 
simple pleasures and untroubled quiet, which the owners, the ho ts 
of the day, have appropriately named Arcadia. 
As the sun neared the horizon, a warning that every delightful 
day must have an end, luncheon was enjoyed. Senator Ellis, 
the president, in a few well chosen words, expressed to the host- 
esses the acknowledgements of the members of the Society for 
the delightful hours which had been spent, which W. F. Hathe- 
way, T. H. Estabrooks, W. S. Fisher and others supplemented 
by a more formal vote of thanks. Miss White presented to each 
guest on departure a beautiful* souvenir containing a text or 
verse appropriate to the occasion. As the hours of twilight drew* 
on Dr. Matthew* gave a sketch of conditions before the St. John* 
River came into existence and Simon W. Hathew^ay entertained 
the company from his exhaustless fund of character sketches 
and anecdote. 
The fifth and last outing w*as held on the grounds of Jas. Man- 
chester, Esq., at Lancaster Beach, and the guests will remember 
the occasion from the many attentions shown them by Mr. and 
Mrs. Manchester. The leader was Dr. W. L. Ellis, and Dr. 
Bailey and Dr. Matthew contributed valuable addresses on the 
physical features of the district. 
Photographic Section (C. P. Clarke, Chairman). 
/ 
The Committee of this Section has little to report. Members 
generally have not taken up w-ork earnestly or w r ith the energy 
that might have been expected. On one occasion, during last 
w inter, a most interesting paper written by F. H. J. Ruel was 
read by Mr. Ernest Fainveather, and w as very favorably received 
and commented on. At the same time lantern slides illustrating 
various points of Mr. Ruel’s paper were shown with the reflecto- 
scope. They appeared to be much enjoyed by those present. 
It is hoped that the coming year will be productive of better 
results in this fascinating branch of study and recreation. 
