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Passing from this enchanted spot, the party made their way down to the 

 curious old Moated Grange and ruined Church of Brockhampton. Here the 

 Elizabethan gatehouse and drawbridge, and the singularly beautiful tracery in 

 the east window of the desolate Church, attracted much admiration. 



After ascending the wooded hill to Upper Brockhampton, the party passed 

 through Clater Park on to the " breezy downs." At the great quarry on this 

 elevated spot they spent some time, and then made their way back to their hotel 

 at Bromyard, fully prepared to extend their investigations to the viands which 

 awaited them. 



After dinner, a pleasant hour or two was spent in conversation, of which one 

 of the subjects was the extent and nature of the Drift in the valleys of the Wye 

 and Lugg. The discussion on this subject was introduced by Mr. FlaveU 

 Edmunds, of Hereford, and participated in by the Chairman, the Hon. Secretary, 

 the Rev. Mr. Hill, of Felton, Rev. Mr. Kershaw, of Bromyard, Mr. Curley, of 

 Hereford, and other gentlemen. 



The botanical members did not find any rare plants during their ramble, 

 the extent of which, indeed, prevented any great amount of time from being 

 bestowed on the examination of any place which they visited. 



About 7 p.m. the party broke up, and after some of the members had visited 

 the venerable and interestmg old Church— the Rev. Mr. Kershaw kindly acting 

 as cicerone— the Hereford party left the town soon after 8 p.m., and arrived in 

 this City about lo o'clock. 



