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Park, and through a vast avenue of splendid fir-trees, lifting their 
proud heads as tall and straight as a regiment of telegraph poles. 
At Wych Cross, which is 658 feet above sea-level, another turn 
was made, this time to the south along a glorious descent which 
goes straight as an arrow to Chelwood Gate and beyond,—a road 
which must be an irresistible temptation to all mad motorists and 
cyclists who suffer from the speed fever. At Chelwood Gate 
there was a welcome halt for the horses, and a stroll among 
the heather was delightful. Mr. Davey showed how suddenly 
the ground rises as the forest land begins. The drive was 
resumed to Nutley, where there was a halt for tea; and as plenty 
of time remained before dinner, it was decided to drive to 
Buxted, and walk through the Park. There a splendid avenue 
of lime-trees diffused a delicious perfume sweeter than jasmine; 
and the beautiful deer and the fine black cattle watched in 
lazy contemplation. But there are laws as rigorous and un- 
changing as those of the Medes and Persians against loitering 
in Buxted Park ; and so this scene of sylvan beauty, worthy of 
the best traditions of a county rich in noble demesnes, had to be 
left behind all too soon. 
And now the philosophers remembered that they get hungry, 
like other folk; and hied them to the Maiden’s Head Hotel, 
Uckfield, for dinner. The dinner was like the hotel itself—old- 
fashioned, and British, and good; and it was a very cheerful 
company that sat down to the tables under the Chairmanship of 
the new President, Dr. Morgan. Alderman Colbatch Clark, Hon. 
Secretary of the Society, was in the vice-chair. No toast list had 
been arranged; but the President very properly felt that the 
company could not separate without passing a cordial vote of 
thanks to Mr. Henry Davey for the excellent arrangements he 
had made for a very pleasant excursion, and for the instructive 
lecturette which he gave en route. 
Mr. Davey’s health was drunk with much cordiality ; and in 
reply he said how glad he was to find that the excursion had been 
so much appreciated. He was very pleased to know that the 
revival of the excursion had been so successful. Mr. Davey 
mentioned that since the last annual excursion was held, fifteen 
years ago, the Society had been considerably changed by the 
admission of lady members; and he was glad to find that this 
departure had been to the advantage of the Society in every way. 
(Applause. ) j 
The health of the ladies was therefore drunk, and the Rev. 
W. T. Mackintosh replied on their behalf; after which a similar 
compliment was paid to the President, on the invitation of 
Alderman Clark. 
The journey to Brighton concluded a thoroughly successful 
outing. 
