MB. cabpenter's address. 34? 



tors that know no " raense" in gathering specimens, and who 

 would ruthlessly extirpate this fine plant, for it grows, in a 

 very limited spot, and only in small quantity. The discovery 

 was ample reward for the day's expenses and fatigue. 



Grakt's H0U8I, July 25, 184d. 

 The members who attended this meeting were, — 

 Dr. Johnston. Mr. Broderick. 



P. J. Selby, Esq. Mr. Melrose. 



Mr. Boyd. Mr. Jerdon. 



Mr. Jas. Ronton. Mr. Hepburn. 



Sir Thos. Tancred. Dr. Wilson. 



David Milne, Esq. 

 The party first visited Mr. Hardy to have an inspection of 

 his extensive collection of British insects, and to examine 

 some of those species whose habits and economy he has been 

 so industriously studying. They then walked down the 

 Pease Bridge-dean as far as the remarkable bridge that spans 

 it near its termination in the sea. Here some members 

 busied themselves in gathering some of our less common 

 Ferns, and, among others, fine specimens of Aspidium angularc 

 were eagerly collected ; then the party returned hurriedly to 

 their Inn, which was not reached until the dinner hour was 

 a little beyond the time appointed. 



After dinner the minutes of the previous meeting were 

 read, and the Rev. Mr. Darnell and Mr. Alex. Douglas were 

 admitted members. 



Dr. Johnston laid before the meeting a continuation of his 

 descriptions of the Berwickshire Acarides. 



Mr. Stephens was proposed as a member by Jas. Renton, 

 Esq., and was seconded by John Boyd, Esq. 



I am sure the Club will feel with myself that our first duty 

 is to express our deep regret for the recent loss of our es- 

 teemed associate, (and I may add personally, friend), the 

 late Mr. Matthew Culley, whose kindness of heart endeared 

 him to all, and who was so highly esteemed as a neighbour 

 and a useful upright magistmte — it will be difficult to 

 replace him. With this exception, we have no death to 

 record among our members, which is the more to be 

 thankful for, Avhcn we consider that so many are of the two 

 professions, clerical And medical, arid exposed in their ar* 



