
          1117.

576
June 9, 1904.  With Section A. of Botany Class to Curtis Bay.  It began
to rain just as we were about to start on our trip and as it looked as
if it might continue for some time, we decided to take the car and
return.  Still we had time to visit the Aquilegia which is still
in bloom.  Poterium is also blooming.

577
June 11, 1904.  Our first sailing trip.  Mr. K. invited the Botany Class on to a
cruise down the river.  We started from the small wharf near Fort McH.
at about 9:30 a.m.  At first everything went fine, the wind was
just right, but towards noon we were becalmed.  Anchor was then
cast and we prepared for dinner.  The mainsail was lowered and on
arriving was stretched over across the deck.  Seats were arranged, coffee
cooked and the luncheon spread out.  Before we were through dinner the
wind started up.  We, therefore, finished our dinner as soon as possible
and got under way.  It was nearly two o'clock when we anchored not 
far from the shore and just a little below Hawkin's Point.  By two we
had landed and were ready to start on our botanical trip.  Close to the
shore is quite a large marsh.  No doubt it was once a large pond like
Swan Creek is at present, but it has gradually filled up with growing
vegetable matter.  We started around this swamp, but as there was
        