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Woolljopj naturalist's JFkl& Club. 



Second Field .Meeting, Monday, August 22ND, 1859. 



USK. 



This Club had one of their most agreeable Field Days on Monday, August 

 22nd, in the neighbourhood of Usk. Having reached the station of Little Mill 

 by rail, they proceeded, under the guidance of their indefatigable President, Dr. 

 Bevan, on foot through the isolated districts of Silurian rocks, that have been 

 elevated above the Old Red Sandstone, in the neighbourhood of the town of Usk. 

 Here they examined several interesting sections and quarries of Ludlow and 

 Wenlock rocks, and carried off many of the characteristic fossils. 



The country in its general appearance very much resembles the valley of 

 Woolhope, but the hills have not been raised to so great an elevation, nor have 

 the lower strata been brought into view. 



Having enjoyed a most rural lunch at the wayside inn at Frescoed, the 

 little party of eight or nine reached the " Three Salmons " at Usk in high spirits 

 and with capital appetites, which however were soon satisfied at the plentiful 

 table of their host, Mr. Dowell, of that hosteky. 



The Club intend having another Field Day before the season is over, when 

 they expect every member to do his duty by attending at the appointed time and 

 place, which wiU be duly armounced. 



