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the station ascended Otford Mount, the highest point being about 
670 feet above sea level, continuing the walk over the North 
Downs, crossing the Pilgrims’ Road to Kemsing Church and village. 
In the evening the hamlet of Noah’s Ark was passed on the way 
to Kemsing Station. 
Saturday, September 25th.—A visit to a tract of woodland 
lying between Chigwell Row and Lambourne End in Essex, the 
last remnant of the great Forest of Hainault. The land has now 
been preserved for the people. 
During the afternoon Mr. Hugh Findon, F.L.S., gave a short 
account of the history of the Forest and its surroundings. 
On account of the unpromising aspect of the weather during 
the morning, only a very few members were present, but a desire 
has been expressed that the excursion should be repeated during 
the forthcoming summer. 
Saturday, October 16th—A meeting was held at the Tower 
of London. By the courtesy of the governor, Major Gen. Pipon, 
a yeoman warder was deputed to conduct the party through the 
buildings. After first being shown the place where Ann Boleyn 
was beheaded, the following places were visited :—The basement 
of the White Tower, to the dungeon under the Crypt of St. John’s 
Chapel; The Armoury, under the Tower where the young princes 
were smothered and the Duke of Clarence drowned in Malmsey 
wine; the water gate and south side of the White Tower: a 
brief summary of the history of these places, also the Bell Tower, 
being given by the guide. The Jewel Room was next inspected, 
and afterwards members visited St. John’s Chapel and Beauchamp 
Tower. 
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Christmas Juvenile Lectures. 
Wednesday, December 29, 1909, at 5 p.m., ‘‘ The Camel: the 
Ship of the Desert.” Miss Lina Eckenstein. 
Wednesday, January 5, 1910, ‘‘ The Science of some Common 
Things.” Mr. George Earle, M.A. 
Wednesday, January 12th, “How Plants Eat, Drink and 
Grow.” Miss Marie C. Stopes, D.Sc., Ph.D., F.L.S. 
Wednesday, January 1gth, “Comets and Shooting Stars.” 
Mr. P. E. Vizard, F.R.A.S. 
These lectures, which were illustrated with lantern slides or 
models, were free to Members’ children, other children being 
admitted on payment of 6d. each. 
