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fungi, as well as hepatica, were picked up by the way, but all 
attempts at thorough collecting had to be given up, on account 
_of the heavy rain, which began when Roslin was reached, and 
continued till well on in the evening. 
XIX.—ARNISTON GROUNDS. 
Our second cryptogamic excursion’ was held on 13th 
October to Arniston grounds, under the leadership of Mr 
Steele. The weather was again unfavourable, and we had 
a small attendance consequently. A number of specimens 
_ were obtained, among them being Helvella crispa, Leotia 
lubrica, Tremella sarcoides, Stereum purpureum, and Poly- 
 porus varius. 
[It has always been the desire of the Council to make the 
summer excursions as attractive and interesting as possible; 
and, in order to further this desire, a small Committee has 
_ now been appointed to fix upon suitable localities, especially 
such as have not hitherto been visited by the Society. It 
would aid this Committee much if members would, at any 
time, send in to the President or to the Secretary a note 
of places they consider worth a visit, with particulars as to 
nearest railway station, distance to be walked, and objects of 
interest to be seen. Such information would greatly facili- 
_ tate the drawing up of the annual lists of excursions.] 
