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part of those who were experts in forestry, that the Royal 
Scottish Arboricultural Society was working for the same ends 
as they were doing in Germany. 
Professor SCHWAPPACH expressed his great admiration of the 
noble parks and beautiful trees they had seen, but gave it as his 
opinion that from the point of view of the commonwealth, the 
forest trees should be grown on different principles than that 
generally adopted in Scotland. He also thanked the Society in a 
very cordial manner for the hearty and hospitable reception they 
had given to him. 
Provost Murpocu, Dulkeith, proposed the toast of the 
Magistrates and Council of Callander, which was replied to 
by the Town-clerk, who in turn submitted the toast of the 
Royal Scottish Arboricultural Society. 
“The Owners of Estates visited” was proposed by Mr M., 
Dunn, and replied to by Mr Lunt, Keir. ‘Our Friends” was 
proposed by Mr Bucuanan, and responded to by Mr Munro, 
Penicuik. ‘Kindred Societies” was given by Mr A. Mitnz, 
and replied to by Mr Cowan, South Shields; while the “ Press” 
was proposed by Mr Kay, Rothesay, and replied to by Mr W. M. 
Gilbert of the Scotsman. 
SECOND DAY. 
CALLAN DER. 
To accomplish the programme for this day, it was necessary to 
make an early start from Callander; and to obtain a view of the 
objects of interest in the vicinity of this charming summer resort, 
the members had to be astir betimes. 
The lofty Ben Ledi, purpled in heather, presented a splendid 
view in the bright rays of the morning sun, as groups of the 
members perambulated the town and its neighbourhood before 
breakfast. A pleasant hour was thus spent in visiting two 
interesting antiquities—Tom Mac-chessaig, a curious mound on 
the north bank of the Teith, and close to the old kirk and 
burying-ground, and the “Roman Camp,” also on the bank of 
