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porphyry, Sliap granite, and mountain limestone, brought 

 down by pre-adamite glaciers. The top of the limestone is 

 scratched and polished in a manner exactly resembling what is 

 observed in the neighbourhood of recent glaciers in Switzerland 

 and elsewhere. 



A little further along the coast, at Frenchman's Bay, the two 

 beds previously referred to are very distinctly divided, and a 

 spring of water, here percolating through the rock, forms a 

 dropping well, whose petrifying power is little inferior to its 

 more renowned relative at Knaresborough. This bay is, perhaps, 

 one of the most beautiful on the coast, and affords a rich treat to 

 the lovers of the picturesque. Owing partly to the calmness 

 of the day, but few birds were seen along the coast, which was 

 unfortunate, as the party could boast the presence of three 

 ornithologists of European fame, Mr. Woolley, Mr. J. Hancock, 

 and the Rev. Mr. Tristram. 



Marsden Bay, with its fine detached rocks and caves, looked, 

 as it always does, beautiful, and, together with the sea studded 

 with innumerable ships, presented a maritime view which could 

 not be excelled. But in spite of all these beauties, the attractions 

 of a Marsden tea could not be resisted, and those huge tea-pots, 

 which excite the wonder and admiration of every traveller, were 

 speedily put in requisition. The tea-table was happily graced 

 by the presence of ladies, without whom, indeed, tea is scarcely 

 worthy of the name. 



After tea, the party adjourned to the open air, to transact the 

 usual business on these occasions. Thirteen gentlemen were 

 elected members of the Club. A very welcome letter from the 

 Astronomer Royal was read, thanking the Club for the 

 presentation of a copy of their " Transactions " (he being an 

 honorary member). Professor Airey also intimated his inten- 

 tion of accompanying the Club in some of their meetings next 

 year. The following papers were read: — 



1. "A notice of the occurrence and a description of the Grey 



Seal, Ilaliclimrus Gry pirns.'''' Communicated by Mr. 

 John Hancock. 



2. " Memoranda of the capture of the great Tortoise Shell 



Butterfly, Vanessa PoJi/chloros, and of the occurrence 



