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Sea, on the habits of the Honey Buzzard, in a state of con- 

 finement, was read ; and a graphic account of a combat be- 

 tween a Weasel and a Pigeon, observed in the morning by 

 George Darling, Esq., terminated the proceedings of the day. 

 The next meeting was held at Berwick, when, after the 

 financial afiairs had been arranged, the following places were 

 fixed upon for the Meetings of the Club for the next season : 



Norham, 1st Wednesday in May. 



Stitchell, 3d June. 



Cockburnspath, ... 4th July. 



Chatton, 3d September. 



Afterwards, there were read, 1st, A paper, by J. D. Selby, 

 Esq., of Cheswick, on some coins found at Holy Island. 2dly, 

 A description, coloured drawings, and dried specimens of a 

 new British Agaric. 3dly, Specimens of Poa Balfourii, from 

 Cheviot, were exhibited. 4thly, A specimen of the Great 

 Butcher Bird (Lanias excuhitor), killed in January last at 

 Scremerston. 5thly, Specimen of the Jack Snipe (Scolopax 

 gallinula), killed at Berwick on the 14th instant. 6thly, 

 Specimens of the Peregrine Falcon, the Lanner, and the 

 Kestril, were shown by Mr. Broderick, and the distinguish- 

 ing characters of the Lanner pointed out. Microscopic ob- 

 servations were also made upon the potato, in its healthy 

 and diseased condition ; and an animated conversation took 

 place as to the nature and extent of the disease. The walk 

 was by the altered platform of the old Castle, where the sta- 

 tion of the Berwick and Edinburgh Railway is intended to 

 be placed ; from thence to the scene of the Battle of Halli- 

 don Hill ; thence to the old main-road and the railway, which 

 was followed home. Various interesting topics beguiled the 

 way : the fell murrain amongst the potatoes, the scenery of 

 the district, and the changes which had occurred in society, 

 the earth's surface, and in warfare, when, in 1333, it is stated 

 that 13,000 Scotchmen fell at the battle, whilst their oppo- 

 nents lost only between 30 and 40 warriors. It is rather 

 curious that no remains have ever been found upon the spot 

 The Members afterwards dined at the " Hen and Cliickens," 

 and passed the remainder of the day in such a manner as 

 leaveth no sting behind, and of which we shall not hereafter 

 repent. Archibald Jerdan, Esq., was admitted a Member. 



