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Century : \vith Notes on the Issuers thereof " ; by Mr. J. W. Lloyd, a paper which 

 showed much study and research, and which was illustrated by lithographs. An- 

 other ten minutes was given to the continuation of the "Birds of Herefordshire," 

 upon which the Woolhope Club is engaged at present. There was only time for 

 the Owls, so the Hawks were taken as read, and a leisurely saunter was made to 

 rejoin the carriages near the Castle. 



The way back to Ludlow was very agreeably diversified by a drive through 

 Oakley Park, where there is so much of interest in the trees ancient and modem, 

 for the picturesque old oaks are there admirably contrasted with the varied foliage 

 of the trees of the present century, planted with excellent judgment and taste. 



On arrival at Ludlow the greater number of the visitors went over the very 

 interesting ruins of the Castle, and went afterwards to see the fine Church, but 

 the active membei-s of the Club had other duties to perform. 



The meeting for the transaction of the business of the Club was held in the 

 Museum-room at Ludlow. The Kevs. W. R. Jenkins and T. W. Walwyn Trumper 

 were elected members. A communication was then made from the Rev. Augustin 

 Ley, \vith reference to the publication of the Flora of Herefordshire. The print- 

 ing of this work was begim twenty years since, but was not far proceeded with 

 for reasons not necessary to enter into now. At that time the Rev. W. S. Sy- 

 monds, M.A., F.G.S., &c., wrote the Geology of the fourteen botanical districts 

 into which the county was divided, and he has again very kindly undertaken to 

 revise this paper and bring it up to the present state of science. 



The publication of the Flora of Herefordshire is one of the objects for which 

 the Club was originally formed, and since the Rev. Augustin Ley is quite prepared 

 with his MS. and ofiEers to edit it, it was resolved to begin its publication as soon 

 as the Central Committee could arrange to do so, in order that the volume may be 

 completed next year. 



The Museum at Ludlow was then cursorily examined with very great plea- 

 sure. Time did not admit of any long stay there, but enough was seen to secure 

 a very cordial admiration of the excellent manner in which it is arranged. Its 

 fossils are well kno%vn for their interest and rarity. The British birds, too, form 

 a very fine collection, most beautifully prepared and arranged. One might wish, 

 perhaps, that more space could be allotted to them, by banishing some of the for- 

 eign specimens ; for good as they are, they have no business there. A local museum 

 should be confined to local objects, to arrive at perfection ; but it is ever the case 

 that local human interests prevail and load the local cases with other objects than 

 local ones. The Museum at Ludlow does the highest credit to those under whose 

 care it is managed, and it is really an honour to the town, and an object of interest 

 there, well worthy of a prolonged \ isit. 



The Club were much indebted on this occasion, as has so often happened be- 

 fore, to the kindness and hospitality of the Messrs. Fortey, who spared no effort 

 to make satisfactory arrangements for the meeting and to aid, in every possible 

 way they could, to carry it oflE well. And they succeeded too, for, to finish as we 

 began, in spite of dull and misty weather, a very enjoyable day was spent by all 

 who had the good fortune to share in its adventures. 



