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Mammals. — Mr. Geldard sends the following list of Mammals : — Fox, Polecat 

 (formerly common, now almost extinct), Stoat, Weasel, Water Vole, Norway Rat, 

 Long and Short Tailed Field Mouse, Hare, Rabbit, Hedgehog, Squirrel. Mr. 

 D. L. Smith adds the Otter, Fox, and Badger. 



Fishes. — Mr. D. L. Smith states that Trout, Salmon, and Perch are to be 

 found in the river. 



Reptiles. — Mr. J. W. Geldard notes the occurrence of the Ringed Snake, 

 occasionally in the woods ; Blind Worm ; the Adder occurs abundantly on the 

 moors, notably at Battle Hill. 



CONCHOLOGY.— 



Mr. J. G. Brass writes that the following species occur at (or near) Balder- 

 dale : — SphcBrium corneum, Pisidiuin nitidtim, Anodonta lygnea (Lartington fish- 

 ponds), Lhiincea pere^ra, L. truncatula, Ancylus Jluviatilis, Avion ater, Li?nax 

 flavus, L. arborum, L. agrestis, L. maxiinus, Siiccinea piitris, S. elegans, Vitrina, 

 Hyalinia cellaria, H. alliaria, H. nilidtda, H. crystallina. Helix laniellata, H. 

 aspersa, H. nemoralis (rare), H. horlensis, H. arbitstonitn {vdiXS. Jlavescens, major, 

 conoidea, and fused), H. rnfescens, H. hispida, H. sericea, H. caperata (one speci- 

 men only), H. ericetortini, H. rotundata, H. pidchella, Bnlimus obscuriis and var. 

 albinos (numerously at Cotherstone), Pupa mnbilicata, P. marginata, Vertigo 

 edentiila, Balea, Clazisiliadubia, CI. laminata, Cochlicopa lubiica, Ca7ychhim,Azeca. 



ENTOMOLOGY. — The Entomological section will be officially repre- 

 sented by its Secretary, Mr. Wm. Hewett. 



Lepidoptera.— Mr. T. Scarre states that Cotherstone is a rich district for 

 Lepidoptera, but has not been much worked ; the following amongst others have 

 been taken there, or in the immediate vicinity. Moths. — "Arctia foiliginosa, 

 Chelonia plantagijtis, C. caja, * Bombyx rubi, *B. calliciiiE, '^Saturnia carpini, 

 *SmerinthmpopHli, S. tilice, * Fidonia atomaria, F.piniaria, Abraxas grossiilariata, 

 Larmtia ccesiata, * Melanippe tristata, M. viontanata, M. Jlzictuata, * Dicramira 

 vinnla, Pygceia biicephala, Acronycta rmnicis, *A. vienyanthidis, Dasypolia tejiipli, 

 CharcBas graminis, Tryyhcena proniiba, Anarta juyrtilli. Butterflies. — Pieris 

 brassica, P. napi, Euchloe cardamines, Vanessa m-ticiT, V. io, \V. atalanta, 

 Epinephele janira, Coenonympha paniphihis, Lycana icarus. 



Mr. Joseph Wade of Barnard Castle, writes that those marked * above, and 

 also the following among many others, will be met with in Whit-week, in the Bal- 

 der valley and near : — Hadena glaiica, H. dentina, Coremia propugnata, Notodonta 

 ziczac, Cidaria suffiunata, Hepialus hipnlimis, Nola strigula. Larvae of Ajiisop- 

 teryx ascularia, Hybernia leticophcearia, and a good many larvte on sallows, catkins, 

 Mountain Ash and Birch, viz. Epiinda viininalis, Gortyna flavago, Eiiperiajulvago, 

 Cidaria immanata, C. miata, many Tortrices, etc. 



Coleoptera.— No records. Other Orders. — No records. 



Any specimens of Orthoptera, Neuroptera, and Trichoptera would be 

 gratefully received by Mr. Geo. T. Porritt, F.L.S., Crosland Hall, Huddersfield, 

 for examination and report. 



Diptera. — Specimens should be sent for determination either to Mr. 

 R. H. Meade, Mount Royd, Manninghani, Bradford, or Mr. P. M. Grimshaw, 

 F.E.S., of the Museum of Science and Art, Edinburgh; the latter is collecting 

 specimens and notes for an account of Yorkshire Diptera. 



WORMS. — Any examples collected should be sent to Rev. Hilderic Friend, 

 Ocker Hill, Tipton, for examination. 



PHOTOGRAPHERS taking views on or in connection with the excursion 

 are invited to present prints to the Union ; and any willing to take special views to 

 reproduce in the account to be afterwards published of the excursion sliould com- 

 municate with the Secretaries. 



PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS.— 

 4-0 p.m. -Meat Tea 2/- each 1 ^,j ^^ ^j^^ Temperance PLall, close to 

 4-45 p.m. -Sectional Meetmgs Cotherstone Station. 



5-0 p.m. — General Meetmg 1 



5-40 p.m. — Train leaves Middleton. 

 5-55 p.m. — Train leaves Cotherstone. 

 6-52 p.m. — Train arrives at Darlington. 



