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Valley, and Broadwater Down in the distance, on the left, they 
crossed the stream to the High Rocks Hotel, where an excellent 
repast had been provided by Mr. J. F. White, the landlord. 
After doing justice to this, many of the party visited the High 
Rocks, and some capital photographs of this interesting geological 
formation were obtained. Leaving here, the party then proceeded 
through some fields, where the grass was ready for cutting, and 
a pretty little wood, till Groombridge Place was reached. Here 
they were most cordially received by the Misses Saint, who had 
given the invitation, and, after partaking of tea, were allowed to 
ramble all over the lovely garden, and to take any photographs 
they pleased; this done, they were shown over the old house, 
with its many treasures, and at length had to depart somewhat 
unwillingly to catch the train back to Croydon. The weather, 
although threatening, held fine until the last, when it began to 
drizzle. The number of members attending was thirty-four !” 
On June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, the Third Annual Congress of the 
South-eastern Union of Scientific Societies was held in Croydon 
by the invitation of this Club. A local Committee was formed, 
composed mostly of members of this Club, but including besides 
the member for Croydon and some leading local residents, with 
your President as Chairman, and Dr. C. Poulett Harris as Hon. 
Sec. The County Council gave permission to hold the meeting 
in the Town Hall. The Mayor and Mayoress gave a reception ; 
and the officials of the Corporation gave every assistance. A 
temporary museum was organized somewhat after the style of 
our annual soirée, and the following papers were read by mem- 
bers of our Club: 
«The Folk-Lore of Amulets and Charms.” Mr. Ed. Lovett. 
“The Nature of the Soil in Relation to the Distribution of 
Plants and Animals.” Dr. Franklin Parsons. 
** Photography in Relation to Science.”” Mr. Baldock. 
“‘Tdeals for Natural History Societies, and how to attain 
them.’”’ Dr. Hobson. 
These four papers are published in extenso in the Proceedings of 
the Congress. Mr. Baldock’s paper was freely illustrated by 
lantern-slides at the Mayor's reception, and I may add that 
I took that opportunity of throwing a few slides on the screen 
illustrating the Whitgift Hospital and Morland Park. I believe 
that the general verdict was that the Congress was a great suc- 
cess. I hope we shall yet see its fruit in this district in the form 
of increased scientific activity. This year’s meeting of the 
Congress will be at Rochester. 
Mr. Gower has kindly furnished me with the following note on 
the excursion conducted by him on June 25th to Strand-on-the 
Green ;:— 
