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hundreds of miles to excel. We ultimately arrived at the 

 Hut Inn, at the foot of the Red Hill. Here there is a very 

 fine piece of water known as Bolder Mere. Having strolled 

 so far, and revelled in the beautiful views obtainable on all 

 sides, we turned our steps to headquarters, the Hand and 

 Spear, near Weybridge Common, where full justice was 

 done to a substantial and refreshing meat tea, which was 

 most acceptable to all of us. The remainder of the evening 

 was occupied with pleasant conversation over the captures and 

 botanical specimens collected during the ramble. It was 

 specially noticeable that the Macro-lepidoptera and Hymen- 

 optera were few and far between; but several fine series of 

 Micros were taken, as also a few good Ichneumonidae by 

 sweeping. 



July 14th. — Westerham, Kent. This outing was again 

 under the guidance of our good friend, Mr. Carrington, and 

 although not so well attended as the previous field meeting, 

 was fairly well patronized, 15 or 16 gentlemen putting in an 

 appearance. The party was conducted through some most 

 picturesque and beautiful scenery, surrounded by objects 

 zoological and entomological. The weather being all that 

 could be wished for, insect life was very abundant, and from 

 a Lepidopterist's point of view, very many good captures 

 were made ; while our Botanists did not return empty-handed ; 

 several choice floral specimens being met with. The outing 

 was enjoyed by all, and the ground worked over pronounced 

 most productive. 



September 22nd. — Kew Gardens, Surrey. The attendance 

 at this outing was somewhat disappointing as to numbers, but 

 to those few members who did venture to attend, the after- 

 noon was one of refreshing enjoyment. It was to have been 

 conducted by myself; but on arrival at the rendezvous, my 

 esteemed friend, Mr. Weir, who was the right man in the 

 right place, immediately volunteered his services, and being 

 a visitor of many years' standing was enabled to point out 

 very many of the most notable botanical specimens, as well 

 as to escort us to most of the houses of interest, such as the 

 Palm House, Cactus House, the Victoria Regia House, the 

 Fern Houses, both tropical and temperate, etc., etc. Altogether, 

 a most enjoyable afternoon was spent amongst the beauties of 



