Dr. Ami, who is studying the groups of fossils, other than the corals, obtained by Mr. Low at Cape Chidley, informs me that the majority of the Cape Chidley fossils are referable to the Ordovician, whilst two specimens are of Silurian age. The lithological character of the rock in which the coral is preserved appears to more nearly approach that of the Ordovician specimens.
Preliminary List of Organic Remains from Beechey Island, Lancaster Sound, in the District of Franklin.
(Determined by H. M. Ami, Assistant-Palæontologist.)
(A)—From the bluish-gray impure limestones.
Coelenterata.
1.
Acervularia austini (Salter).
2.
Boreaster lowi, Lambe.
3.