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hedges of giant stature and perfect symmetry, terraces and banks 
of velvety turf, cunningly contrived grottos, lake and stream, and 
statuary present at every turn new features that invite the visitor 
to linger in admiration ; at this season the grounds are gorgeous 
with the bright and artfully blended tints of the rhododendron 
and azalea, while on their outskirts a long bank of the yellow 
broom reflects a golden glow. At the joiner’s shop they were 
afforded an opportunity, through the courtesy of Mr Alexander, of 
seeing the remaining fragments of the bedstead which was occu- 
pied by Queen Mary during the few nights that she spent at 
Terregles after the flight from Langside. These consist of the 
woodwork which had formed the head and foot. They are of oak, 
enriched with a good deal of carving, and two ot the turned feet 
intact. The wooden canopy and some of the tapestry are also 
preserved, and we were glad to hear that it is in contemplation to 
have the surviving portions of the interesting but much decayed 
relic fitted together again. 
Only brief halts were made at the Druidical circle and at 
Holywood Church. At the latter place several gentlemen ascended 
the belfry, but failed to make out quite satisfactorily the inscrip- 
tion on the ancient bell—a relic, it is understood, of the Abbey 
of Holywood—although they gave those who remained below a 
slight taste of its melodious quality. 
Dalawoodie, as all Dumtriesians know, is one of the most 
delightfully situated country seats in the vicinity, immediately 
overlooking one of the prettiest reaches of the Cairn ; and the 
spacious and picturesque mansion is in keeping with its pleasant 
surroundings. Here the large party were hospitably entertained 
by Mr and Miss Rimmer ; and they were afforded an opportunity 
of examining rich collections illustrative of natural history and 
numerous artistic objects which bespeak the learned pursuits and 
refined tastes of the owner. Mr Rimmer is a distinguished 
authority and author in the department of conchology, and 
possesses a magnificent cabinet of British shells. Botany has also 
engaged much of his attention, and the fruits of his industry are 
apparent in a wealth of mounted specimens. Numerous fine 
examples of antique oak carving, of embossed copper work between 
two and three centuries old, and of early art in other forms, add a 
charm of their own to the elegantly furnished apartments. Mr 
Rimmer possesses some fine specimens of antique furniture carved, 
and rare old china; and those who visited the Fine Art Exhibi- 
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