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psittacinits), so called because its tints are generally bright, combining 

 parrot-like and very variable hues; when young it generally has 

 a green tinge, and it is always green just at the top of the stem. 



_ >nus was H. cocci neus, of a beautiful red 

 colour. Then growing in a tuft on a stump, was Armillaria 

 mellea, which is honey-coloured and is said to be much eaten on 

 the continent. The other fungi included Bolbitius tener^ which is 

 very fragile, Tremella mesenterial (a gelatinous little fungus of a 

 bright orange colour, growing on ash), Clavaria vermiculata, which 

 grows in clusters, Panceolus papilionaceus, Coprinus atramentariiis, 

 which when fully expanded melts away like inky drops, Hypholoma 

 appendiculatus, and Marasmius oreades. The last-named is the little 

 Champignon which is so familiar from its eccentric habit of growing 

 in so-called fairy-rings. 



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found that extensive preparations had been made for a suitable 

 termination of the day's proceedings. The barn, which was 

 decorated with banners, the greeting 'Welcome to the Lincoln- 

 shire Naturalists' Union' being conspicuous on the wall, had the 

 appearance of a dining-hall, and a most excellent one it made. The 

 very choice repast provided by Mr. and Mrs. Cordeaux was much 

 appreciated by every one. 



After tea the usual business meeting was held, when various 

 sectional officers detailed the day's proceedings. Mr. F. M. Burton 

 (Vice-President) presided, and expressed the regret felt at the 

 absence of the President (Canon Fowler), who was taking a much- 

 needed holiday from scholastic duties in the Lake district 



Mr. G. H. Caton Haigh, M.B.O.U., reported on Vertebrate Zoolc v. 

 Birds had been scarce, but his list included the Kingfisher, Curie**, 

 Rook, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Kestrel, Chaffinch, Yellow-hammer, 

 Swallow, Wood Pigeon, Common, Great Black-backed, and Lesser 

 Black-backed Gulls. He concluded by referring to a Beaked 

 Whale {Hyperoodon rostratus) which came up on the coast near 

 Frieston a (q\v weeks ago. 



The Rev. A. Thornley, M.A., F.L.S., F.E.S., reported that 

 Entomologists were very poorly represented, those present electing 

 to follow the party led by Mr. Cordeaux. The district traversed had 

 the appearance of being an extremely good collecting ground; but 

 owing to the lateness of the season, and the very wet weather which 



previously, and 



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