356 Field Meetings. 



an excursion by motor to Dundrennan Abbey, via Dalbeattie, 

 Castle-Doug-las, and Auchencairn. At the Abbey the Rev. 

 A. H. Christie, minister of Rerrick, author of The Ablny 

 oj Dundrennan, conducted the party over the ruins, pointing 

 out the objects of interest, including the memorial stones 

 recently laid bare, and describing what is believed to have 

 been the original appearance of the building. Mr Christie's 

 remarks were of a most interesting nature, and before leaving 

 the thanks of the company were expressed by the Rev. J. L. 

 Dinwiddle, of Ruthwell. 



The return jourr.ey t^ Dumfries was made by way of 

 Palnackie and Dalbeattie. 



