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The gratifying announcement was then made to them by Mr. 
Holland, that his Grace the Duke of Northumberland would meet 
the party in the Egyptian Museum, and himself explain its 
treasures; thither then they directed their steps, and were most. 
courteously received by his Grace, who in a deeply interesting dis- 
course, explained the history and uses of the more important 
specimens in the museum. The Duke’s thorough knowledge of 
this branch of antiquarian lore is well known, and rendered his 
descriptions full of information and interest. 
The President of the Berwickshire Club, D. Milne Holme, 
Hsq., of Wedderburn, haying thanked his Grace on behalf of the 
Clubs, for the reception he had given them, the party withdrew 
to follow out the remainder of the programme. Leaving the 
castle by the Barbican, they divided, one company led by our 
late President, and Mr. F. R. Wilson, of Alnwick, took the 
road to Hulne Abbey, and to the latter gentleman we are again 
under great obligation, for the following account of this part of 
the day’s proceedings. 
Hulne Abbey. By F. R. Witson, Esq. 
Tue remains of Hulne Abbey—a picturesque relic of early English 
Architecture, are on the banks of the Alne, about three miles 
N.W. of Alnwick. The route lay through the lands once belong- 
ing to Alnwick Abbey—of which building a gateway is the only 
landmark. This was, however, surveyed with interest, notwith- 
standing that the workmanship is of the Perpendicular period, 
and consequently must have been comparatively new on the sup- 
pression of the Abbey. Crossing a bend of the river, by the 
Monk’s bridge, the party proceeded through the richly wooded 
park till it halted at ‘‘ Ye Laydye’s Well” to drink of the water, 
and to admire the height and grandeur of the silver firs which 
grow around; after this, it neither tired nor tarried till it stood 
before the portals of Hulne Abbey. .The ecclesiastical buildings 
are in ruins, and overgrown with climbing plants, but there is a 
strong tower of a more military character, built by the fourth 
Earl of Northumberland, in 1488, and repaired by the first Duke, 
