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Manor.—Between fifteen and twenty members took part in this 
excursion, but unfortunately it turned out a very wet day, pouring 
in torrents nearly the whole of the time. 
««The party were met at Chilworth station by Capt. Bouverie, 
who kindly conducted the members over the powder mills, ex- 
plaining and showing the method of manufacturing cordite and 
other explosives from the raw material to the finished article, 
after which he very kindly invited the members to his house to 
partake of light refreshments. 
‘‘ Upon leaving, Mr. P. Crowley tendered a vote of thanks to 
Capt. and Mrs. Bouverie for their very kind hospitality ; and, as 
it was still raining, the visit to Tangley Manor was abandoned, 
as was also the walk to Gomshall and Shere. A telegram of 
regret was sent to Mr. Flower, of Tangley Manor, asking excuse 
for the party owing to the inclemency of the weather. 
‘«The members returned by an early train to Croydon, and, 
except for the unfortunate climatic conditions, would otherwise 
have had a most interesting day.” —Harry D. Gower. 
10th. August 8th.—Cycling excursion to Kingswood, conducted 
by Mr. J. H. Baldock. 
lith. August 18th.—Excursion to Kew Gardens. 
“The day was an exceedingly fine one, and some twenty 
members attended, including several ladies. The Director had 
kindly given permission to photograph to those wishing to do so, 
and several cameras were in evidence. All the most interesting 
parts of the gardens were visited, including the orchid and 
Victoria Regia houses, the rock and bamboo gardens, &c., and 
many very successful photographs were secured. The party 
then had tea at Kew Green, when a very enjoyable afternoon 
was brought to a close.’”—J. H. Baupoox. 
12th. September 15th.— Fungus hunt to Addington Wood. 
Conducted by Dr. H. Franklin Parsons. 
“On Sept. 15th an excursion in search of fungi was made 
under the leadership of Dr. Parsons to Threehalfpenny Wood, 
between Addington and Kent Gate. Fungi were not plentiful, 
owing to the dry weather which had prevailed during the pre- 
ceding fortnight, though not so scarce as on several preceding 
occasions. About twenty species were found and identified; the 
most interesting being Nyctalis parasitica, a small Agaric which 
grows parasitically on the large blackened Agarics of the genus 
Russula.”’ 
The members were also invited to join three excursions of the © 
Geologists’ Association, viz.: June 28rd, to Guildford; July 14th, 
