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actions of last year. Several thought the OrceUa and the Oreades excellent, 

 but the chief merit was unquestionably awarded to the Puff-baU. — "How do 

 you recognise it? — Can you be sure of it?— How was it cooked? &c., &c., were 

 questions asked over and over again. It was fortunate that on the table a small 

 specimen still remained to show them how easy it was to distinquish it from 

 every other kind of fungous. 



Immediately after dinner the following paper was read : 



