278 a good deal on wing, looking however considerably smaller. In this manner of circling about over the water it reminded me somewhat of a miniature gull. It lit frequently on the surface in the middle of the lake although the waves were running quite high. One of them passed near the boat: I shot at it but missed; the next instant I was much amazed to see it suddenly start upwards in pursuit of a small moth which it chased eagerly for some distance but without proceeding far catching it. Saw also a pair of Chrois. Bonaparti in in. Mr. Lewis Brown was on the boat; he had been up the M'galloway aboard Panmachury Jr and exploring expedition. Mrs. Howshaw with his wife & sister arrived on the stage in the evening. Sunday Aug. 23 Clear and a fine day. In A.M. out about the lake near &c. spent most of P.M. in letter writing &c. Aug. 24 Clear & cool. Started at 8 o'clock with S. & Mr. Godwin for a tramp in to "The Shire" which