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1. Sphagnum intermedium, Hoffm. Hay. 
2. Dicranum fulvum, Hooker. Hay. 
3. Desmatodon cernuus, Bruch & Schimp. Restigouche, Prof 
Macoun. 
4. Bryum pendulum, Schimp. Hay. 
5. B. uliginosum, Bruch & Schimp. Hay. 
6. B. subrotundum, Brid. Prof. Fowler. 
7. Tayloria splachnoides. Hook. Hay. 
8. Splachnum ampullaceum, Linn. Rare. Hay. 
9. Meesia longiseta, Hedw. Queens Co., McKay. 
10. Polytrichum gracile, Menzies. Hay. 
11. Cratoneurum filicinum, Linn. Hay. 
12. Ctenidium molluscum, Hedw. Hay. 
November 4th. 
This evening was devoted to the reading of papers presented by 
members of the Ornithological Committee. Mr. Alfred Morrissey 
described the Crows and their allies. The Raven is so much perse- 
cuted that it has become quite scarce in some parts of New Bruns- 
wick; the crows, however, are very numerous. The Canada Jay, 
another member of the Corvidae, is very common about the lumber 
camps in winter time. Mr. F. W. Daniel descried the distribution 
and habits of the Cormorants. Two species of this family are found 
in New Brunswick, the “Common” and the “Double Crested,” of 
which the latter is the more common. It is known at Grand Lake 
as the “Black Brant.” Mr. Chamberlain gave an account of the 
migration of birds in New Brunswick. The great majority of birds 
make two migrations each year ; those which go farthest north in 
summer go also farthest south in winter, and those which come 
earliest usually stay longest. They usually seek the same place to 
breed each year. Memory was an important factor in directing the 
migration of birds. 
December 2nd. 
Mr. Matthew delivered an address explanatory of a paper by him 
on “ Recent Discoveries in the St. John Group.” This paper will be 
found on a preceding page. 
January 20th. 
The President read his Annual Address on the “ Ethics of Law,” 
which is a part of this Bulletin. 
