216 FieLtp MEETINGS. 
house, the old manor house of the Earlston estate, on the right, 
a halt was made at Barmagachan, tenanted by Mr Barber. This 
is another example of the same style of architecture as at Borgue 
Place. Near by is Barmagachan Moat, a small but very perfect 
example of the circular mound. 
The journey was then resumed by way of Margrie to 
Knockbrex, where they were most hospitably received by their 
host and hostess. Under the fostering care of Mr Brown, 
Knockbrex is rapidly becoming one of the most beautiful places 
one could wish to see. The ancient home of the Gordons has 
been transformed into a handsome modern dwelling-house ; but it 
is on the grounds that the greatest transformation has taken place. 
The gardens have been in course of extension and development 
since Mr Brown acquired the estate, and when the shrubs and 
other plants recently added have become established they will 
rank among the most beautiful in the South of Scotland. A 
delightful artificial lake, with various bays and inlets, surrounded 
by rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs and trees and 
choice conifers and foliage trees, was much admired. It has 
been formed with much taste, and the rockwork to the west, 
recently constructed, is extensive, and has been planted with a 
number of choice rock plants. There is in front of the house a 
spacious lawn and a number of beds, each filled with a choice 
variety of roses. A fine pergola, about 150 feet long, has also 
been added for climbing roses, and a unique “sunk garden,”’ 
after the style of the ancient Roman gardens, has been formed 
in the centre of the lawn. ‘The paths are paved with pebbles 
like tesselated stone work, and the beds are filled with the finest 
shrubs and plants suitable for the position, while the walls will 
be covered with climbers and wall plants. The kitchen garden 
and glass-houses were also visited and are of an extensive 
character, and do credit to Mr Bennett, the head gardener. 
After having been entertained to a sumptuous tea, the party 
were conducted over the grounds, visiting the splendid stables, 
the electric installation, and the laundry, all of which are perfect 
models of their kind, and all fitted up with the very latest 
appliances. | Mr Brown has also recently formed a harbour, 
where small vessels may land their cargoes, and near it is a large 
storehouse. 
Returning to the house, Mr M‘Kie, addressing Mr Brown, 
