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A walk through a wood containing some fine grown beech 

 brought the company to the park, where they saw the kangaroos, 

 land tortoises, and other animals, and afterwards, under the 

 guidance of Mr Hill, inspected the gai'dens and glasshouses, which 

 were much admired. Lord Rothschild very hospitably enter- 

 tained the party to luncheon in the Bungalow, and before leaving 

 the table, Mr Cook, in name of the Society, thanked Lord Roths- 

 child for his splendid hospitality. Mr Richardson Carr replied on 

 behalf of his lordship. Votes of thanks were also accorded to the 

 proprietors of Ashridge, Tring, and Mentmore for their great 

 kindness in granting permission to visit their estates that day. 

 Mr Smith and Mr Hill were also thanked for their kindness and 

 assistance. After luncheon, the Jersey cows and Shire horses 

 were paraded for the benefit of the agricultural members of the 

 party, and later a hurried visit was paid to the splendid Zoo- 

 logical Museum, which is said to be the finest private collection 

 in the country. 



Mentmore. 



The last place of call on the programme was Mentmore, one of 

 the seats of the Earl of Rosebery. Mr Harrison, the agent, and 

 Mr James Smith, the gardener, acted as guides. The racing stables 

 were first visited, where the company had the privilege of seeing 

 Ladas and Sir Yisto, the brood mares, foals, and other less 

 famous horses belonging to the stud. 



A walk throiigh the beautiful grounds was much enjoyed, the 

 Italian garden, which is the special feature of the place, being 

 much admii-ed. After spending a very pleasant hour, the drive to 

 Leighton Buzzard was resumed. 



The Excursion Dinner. 



The annual Excursion Dinner took place in the evening in 

 the Swan Hotel — Mr Cook, vice-president, occupied the chair, 

 and was supported by Dr Somerville, Mr Harrison, and 

 Dr Wagstaif. Messrs Alex. Pitcaithley, vice-president, Wm. 

 Mackinnon, and A. D. Richardson acted as croupiers. The loyal 

 toasts having been given from the chair, Mr Pitcaithley gave the 

 "Imperial Forces," which was replied to by Colonel Porteous; 

 " Our Guests," proposed by Mr D, P. Laird, was replied to 

 by Dr WagstaflF, of Leighton Buzzard; "The Royal Scottish 

 Arboricultural Society " was given by Mr Harrison, and replied 



