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weather. The beds were of wire netting and logs. We were 

 here about 4,500 feet above sea level. 



On Saturday (26th) the botanists and three others went to the 

 Hump, nearly four miles from the camp, some even as far as the 

 Horn, about another mile and a half The day's collecting was 

 good, and especially so to those who were visiting the district for 

 the first time. I added several beetles to my collection, includ- 

 ing a beautiful green Scarabid, Diphiccejjhala e/egans, which 

 appears to be rather local. Other members, under the leader- 

 ship of Mr. Manfield, took a stroll to the " Haunted Gorge." 



On Sunday morning (27th) three more gentlemen arrived, very 

 wet, bringing our total up to its highest number, twenty-six, 

 reduced, however, to twenty-five before nightfall by Mr. Gerrand's 

 departure. The rain that seemed so unfortunate really added 

 very much to our enjoyment, as in consequence the waterfall 

 was much increased in size and beauty, and the mist effects in 

 the Gorge, varying every moment, were something never to be 

 forgotten. The rolling billows of mist in the near and distant 

 valleys sometimes reminding us of snow and often of the sea, 

 more than compensated for any discomforts we experienced 

 earlier in the day. The three who came up in the rain were 

 specially enthusiastic when the lovely panorama was unfolded to 

 their eyes. 



Monday (28th) was still showery. Some went to the " Horn," 

 others were content with shorter rambles, such as to the 

 "Haunted" and Buffalo Gorges, the views and mist eftects 

 being quite different, and just as glorious, the moisture in the air 

 giving a softening effect to everything. In the afternoon 

 Mr. G. Weindorfer and Dr. Sutton started off for their trip to 

 Bogong. 



Tuesday (29th) was fine, and a good thing too ! Wet weather is 

 well enough with such views, but all were glad to see the sun 

 again. On this day we visited the " Look-out " Rock, near 

 Carlile's, climbed the swinging ladder to the top, and admired 

 the comparatively circumscribed view. 



Wednesday (30th) we all, under the leadership of our guide, 

 went to the Horn, 5,645 feet, the highest peak of the Buffalo, and 

 enjoyed a long day's collecting and rambling. The view from 

 the Horn is far-reaching and superb, the grandest many of us 

 had ever seen. On our return some of the party went over the 

 " Hump," and had a look at the " Leviathan " Rock, which is said 

 to be the largest detached rock in Australia. It is tilted well off 

 the ground in front, and under it the cattle camp. It is said to 

 measure 150 feet long, 75 feet high, and 60 feet broad. This 

 portion of the party went back by a different track, and were at 

 the camp some time before the main body. Unfortunately the 

 day did not pass without accident, as Miss Cowle fell and 

 sprained her ankle. 



