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foliage; also Thujopsis Borcalis cojnpada, nearly 20 feet in height, 

 planted alongside Ficect Lasiocarpa, 30 feet. We next crossed a 

 stone bridge of Eoman architecture covered with ivy, and viewed 

 another gorgeous if less conspicuous waterfall, a scene which would 

 baffle the finest artist to exaggerate. Amongst the jutting rocks 

 we noticed clumps of Foli/go7ium japonicum, and n gnxnd clump of 

 Euphorhia anijusti folia. On retracing our footsteps, we were con- 

 fronted with attractive Ericas and dwarf llhododcndrons, Kalmias, 

 Andromedas amongst the rocks, to which the stately conifers formed 

 a magnificent iDackground. Abies Hooker ii, a beautiful glaucous 

 conifer, is also here amongst the rocks in splendid character. 



The company then arrived at the entrance to the noble mansion, 

 and were conducted through the gallery with its fine paintings, and 

 the grand drawing-room, prepared last year for the reception of 

 the Prince of Wales. Both were very mucli admired, particularly 

 the grand marble fireplace in the latter. All over the house 

 electric light is fitted, so that by touching a small switch the light 

 is momentarily produced. After this a more extended inspection 

 of the grounds was obtained, the arboriculturists expressing the 

 utmost satisfaction at the general appearance and condition of every- 

 thing. Proceeding along the side of the crag, and ascending the top 

 of the hill to the right of the carriage-drive, the landscape widened 

 and became more impressive than ever. Besides rocky glen through 

 which we had just passed, flamed in all its brilliant tints, it embraces 

 several lakes, a wide stretch of barren moor and fertile valley, and 

 the reviving yet ancient and historical village of Kothbury. 



Another lake, sleeping in silence on the top of the hill, with its 

 heath-clad margin studded over with a miscellaneous collection of 

 conifers and other beautifully-coloured plants, was the object of 

 much admiration. A short halt was made, after which we descended 

 through the grounds at the rear of the mansion, where Andromedas 

 and Gaultherias, covered with berries, appear in abundance. We 

 were then conducted through the store, from which the electricity 

 supplied to the house is stored, and numerous batteries were 

 charged in readiness, lest by any means the power of daily manu- 

 facture might fail, and the supply of electricity suddenly become 

 deficient. Two whole nights' light can be stored in this way. The 

 company then visited the sawmills and joiners' shop, where electricity 

 is also used in many different ways, and by giving warning by way 

 of an electric bell, the whole of the machinery was put in motion. 

 The work was particularly interesting to the many foresters present, 

 who seemed keenly concerned in the arrangement and working of 

 the various machines. Before leaving this, Mr. T. P. Dods moved, 

 and IMr. Watt seconded, that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to 



