196 Annual Business Meeting. [Sess. 1887-88. 



At the excursion to Hailes Quarry, on May 19, Mr John 

 Henderson, F.G.S., the leader of the party, explained the 

 geological features of the district, as well as of the strata 

 exposed at the quarry, in a lucid and interesting manner, 

 thereby earning the thanks of the members who accompanied 

 him. 



It may finally be mentioned, in connection with the out- 

 door meetings, that at Gullane, to which a number of the 

 members drove on July 14, Mr and Mrs Clapperton enter- 

 tained the party to tea on the lawn in front of their house. 



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