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through the delightful grounds of Coleorton Hall, and through the 
courtesy of Mrs. Abel Smith were permitted to examine several 
rooms, including the magnificent Picture Gallery with its fine 
Statuary, as well as the zoological collection. 
Excursion to Hartington and Beresford Dale, June | 2th. 
Leader: Mr. G. H. STORER, F.Z.S., President. 
Twenty-one members and friends attended. 
The walk to Hartington village was much enjoyed, the old Lime 
Kilns and Lead workings being noted en route. The Rev. J. Rhodes 
Ashworth, M.A., vicar of Hartington, met the party and pointed out 
the chief objects of interest, including the Parish Registers. After 
which the party proceeded through the beautiful private grounds in 
Beresford Dale (by permission of F. Green, Esq.). The famous 
Pike’s Pool so quaintly described by Isaak Walton, was passed on 
the way to the historic Fishing Hut of Walton and Cotton, with its 
quaint inscription ‘“ piscatoribus sacrum”’ over the doorway. ‘The 
Hut was open for inspection, and members were also able to view 
Cotton’s cave in the limestone bluff, above the stream. 
The hotel, where tea was taken, contains a number of prints and 
other pictures relating to Walton and Cotton, as well as some 
original documents with Cotton’s signature. 
Excursion to Charnwood and Bardon Hill, July 10th. 
Leader Mr. G. 8. Hollister, B.Sc., F.G.S. 
Thirteen present. 
The party drove from Coalville station to Copt Oak, passing the 
Warren Hills on the left,and Bardon Hill on the right. At the highest 
point of the road a halt was made while the leader explained the 
general geological structure of the Forest area. Proceeding onwards 
