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grandeur was unrivalled. We next observe Pinus Pinaster, wdth a 

 few beautiful cones about 4| in. long and 3| in. in circum., the colour 

 of which seems to be an intense purple. There are many more 

 nice specimens, which deserve to be noticed did space permit. We 

 much regretted to see the squirrel making such havoc amongst 

 the handsome cones, especially those of Picea nohilis. Continuing 

 our walk by the carriage drive, nothing of special interest occurs 

 until we reach the mausoleum. It is a neat erection in the Gothic style 

 of architecture, surrounded M^ith numerous shrubs, among which may be 

 seen the " cypress and the yew's funereal shade." The windows are in 

 casements of stone and filled with stained glass. In front are placed 

 two beautiful statues emblematical of Faith and Hope. Altogether 

 this place forms a striking ornament to the spacious park. 



A little farther on and we come to a small hill covered with shrubs 

 of different kinds, at the bottom of which are several very fine 

 silver firs, equal to those already mentioned, while on the top is 

 erected a small semicircular house or cottage. Tradition says that on 

 this mount King Eobert the Bruce received the homage of his sub- 

 jects, and that the Carmelite friars induced those under their religious 

 discipline to carry so much earth every day to form it as a penance for 

 offences against the seventh commandment, and other peccadilloes. 

 Be this as it may, there it stands, and at its foot we heard a very in- 

 teresting discussion on the subject of pruning timber, which we are 

 not likely soon to forget, but as the shades of evening were closing 

 around us we had to seek shelter elsewhere, resolving to meet again on 

 an early day. 



D. S. J. 

 {To he continued.) 



Public Pakk rou "Wishaw, Lanarkshiee, N.B. — The thriving and populous 

 town of Wishaw and its vicinity have been supplied with a handsome public 

 park, through the generous liberahty of a neighbouring landed proprietor, J. 

 Houldsworth, Esq., of Coltness, who, in addition to presenting the ground, has 

 spent fully £2,000 in laying it out and making it suitable for the purpose 

 intended. It is beautifully situated to the east of the town, at the foot of the 

 rising knoll on which stands the parish church of Cambusnethan. It extends 

 to eight acres, and is being laid out and planted with much taste ; convenient 

 roads and walks running through it, and trees and shrubs of an ornamental 

 character being freely introduced and judiciously arranged. 



