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could seize the catalogue and some half dozen volumes to be 
returned at discretion. It is really a very great favour.” Having 
inspected a number of the rare old tomes and the collection of 
paintings, the party returned to the dining room. Here a 
business meeting was held, when Mr F. Maxwell of Gribton, and 
Mr R. Murray, Dumfries, were elected members. On the motion 
of Dr Gilchrist (President), the thanks of the Society were given 
to Mr Hunter-Arundell. Afterwards the party visited the lime 
works and the quarries, but as the day was now far advanced 
these were only done in a cursory manner. At seven o’clock the 
party once more resumed their seats, and continued their home- 
ward journey, driving past Friars’ Carse, Ellisland, and Lagg 
Churchyard, and arrived in Dumfries about nine o’clock. 
GARREL OLD CHURCHYARD, RAEHILLS GLEN.—19th July, 1884. 
As arranged at the Field Meeting in June, a special excursion 
was held on this date to visit the places omitted in the pro- 
gramme for May. At the hour of starting (9.30 a.m.) only a 
dozen members assembled, and these having taken seats in a 
waggonette, were soon on their way for the Glen. 
At Garrel the first halt was made, where a half hour was spent 
in the rootless fane and among the tombs. At Hartfield farm 
they were joined by the worthy tenant—Mr M‘Adam—who had 
kindly offered to conduct the party through the Glen. Acting 
under his directions, they continued their drive to the saw-mill 
at Raehills, and there dismounted. Having arranged to meet 
the waggonette at Hartfield farm, they proceeded to the farm- 
house of Boreland, where a rude stone bigging, of antique archi- 
ture, was examined. From there the walk was continued 
up-stream for about a mile, to inspect the deep channels which 
the burn has worn in the Silurian rock. At this place pieces of 
the rock richly studded with iron pyrites, and several graptolites 
were picked up. Following the source of the Duff Kinnell, the 
party wended their way past the mansion of Raehills, St. 
Ann’s Bridge, until Hartfield was again reached, about five 
o'clock. Having partaken of a welcome tea, and passed a vote 
of thanks to Mr M‘Adam and Miss M‘Adam, they started for 
Dumfries, which was reached about eight o’clock. 
