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striata (Ad.); Odostomia turrita, Han.; 0. scalaris var. rufescens 

 (Forb.); Pleurotoma costata (Don.). The second party, which 

 arrived about four o'clock, inspected the Museum of the Station, 

 the large collection of marine objects being exhibited and de- 

 scribed by Mr. Alexander Gray, Curator of the Robertson 

 Museum. Thereafter Mrs. Robertson very kindly conveyed the 

 whole party in omnibuses to her residence, Fernbank, and enter- 

 tained the members to a very hearty tea. On the motion of the 

 Rev. G. A. F. Knight, who acted as conductor of the excursion, 

 a very hearty vote of thanks was awarded to Mrs. Robertson for 

 her most kind hospitality. 



Glamis, Forfarshire, 25th September, 1899 (Glasgow Autumn 

 Holiday). — Upwards of twenty members visited Glamis Castle, 

 expecting to spend a day in the extensive grounds in tree- 

 measuring and photographing; the pitiless rainfall, however, 

 effectually spoiled such a programme. Everything was done, 

 nevertheless, to render the visit an enjo3 T able one. The party was 

 met by Mr. AVilson, Chief of the Castle Gardens, who hospitably 

 entertained the members to breakfast in his house. Thereafter 

 the party proceeded direct to the Castle, where the Earl of 

 Strathmore. in a few kindly words, welcomed his guests, and 

 directed them to be shown over the buildings. Glamis Castle is 

 one of the most famous and historic seats in Scotland, and at 

 every turn the visitors were reminded that they were in a man- 

 sion which has played a conspicuous part in the annals of this 

 country. Many were the interesting relics of the ages of 

 chivalry and romance, and the members were charmed equally 

 with the older and with the more modern portions of the Castle. 

 After partaking of an elegaut luncheon, provided by the kindness 

 of the Earl in the great dining-room, the party examined the 

 celebrated ancient sun-dial on one of the lawns. The sun-dial is 

 fully 20 feet high, and shows the gnomon on 84 face dials. The 

 glass-houses were next inspected, and were found to be full of 

 plants of great interest. A yellow-flowered form of Clerodendron 

 fall ax, Lindl., attracted attention, as it had originated in a neigh- 

 bouring garden from amongst seed saved from the normal plant, 

 which has scarlet flowers. After a visit to the fruit-houses and flower- 

 garden, the party crossed the river by an elegant modern bridge, 



