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M. Comu, in referring to the latter animals, termed them " learned pigs." 

 Immense quantities of Agaricus nebularis were found later in the day ; these were 

 often covered with the mycelium which, under favourable circumstances, gives 

 rise to the parasitic Agaricus Loveianus. In the moss-house in the woods the 

 Messrs. Fortey provided a most sumptuous repast of ham, meat pies, cake, bread 

 and cheese, whisky and champagne. The same gentlemen also provided a sub- 

 stantial tea at Ludlow, so that the fungologists were well refreshed, and all retired 

 tired to Hereford. Mr. Vize (his marriage well over) joined the party in the 

 train. 



On Wednesday, October 3rd, Dinmore was visited as usual ; M. Comu 

 was too tired to accompany the excursionists ; Dr. Bull, Dr. Hogg, and some 

 others, remained at Hereford for the committee meeting of the Pomological 

 Department ; and one or two other members remained to examine and sketch 

 the apples and pears, and to put the fungi in order. Dr. Bull again entertained 

 the visitors from a distance, at dinner, and aU adjourned to the Free Library in 

 the evening, where Mrs. Chapman was found still busy sketching. Other mem- 

 bers now discussed poisonous fungi ; the best and readiest antidotes to fungus 

 poisoning were pronounced to be found in oil and mUk, the latter to prevent the 

 poison laying hold of the coats of the stomach, and brandy to be used as a 

 reviver. 



Thursday, October 4th, was the " Club daj'," when the Whitfield lawns 

 were visited, by the kind permission of the Rev. Archer Clive. A larger number 

 of excursionists than usual left Hereford in various vehicles, and horseflesh proved 

 so Limited that the Woolhopeans were obliged to enlist for their services two rank 

 jibbers and four jet-black undertaker's horses with flowing manes, long tails, and 

 a funereal trot. Amongst the fungi found may be mentioned one of the true 

 Truffles, Tuber puberulum, Agaricus dryinus, Cantharellus tubaeformis, Peziza 

 aeruginosa in abundance, Russula Queletii, Clavaria cinerea, Hygrophorus chrys- 

 odon, Helvella elastica, and Stemonitis fuaca. On leaving, Mr. Archer Chve 

 had kindly [)repared a good luncheon for such as cared to partake of it. 



THE DINNER. 



There were seventy-one Woolhopeans at the "Green Dragon" dinner, and 

 the following minu shows the nature of the repast set before the guests : — 



Potages : a la queue de " Bceuf ;" et 



du '*Coprinus Comatus." 



Poissons : Turbot a la sauce d'homard ; 



Morue aux huitres ; Fricassee de Soles ; 



Consomme d'Anguilles. 



Aloyau superfin a la sauce relevee de 



" Woolhope Club." Boeufsale. 



Dindon roti aux Truffes. 



Salmi de " Lactarius deliciosus." 



Des Oies rotis a la sauce douce aux pommes, 



Poulets a la bechamel, et rotis. 



Boudin de " Bifteck " et des Rognons 



Des Saucisses ; Jambons ; Langues de 



Bceuf, &c., et du "Craterellus 



comu-copy-oides. 



Fruits i la touretiere ; pates ; 



Creme i la Vanille ; Gelee de Macedoine 



Boudin dore, &c., &c. 



