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castle," also a study on the spot, and " The Earl's Bridge," an- 

 other large open-air study, were both remarkably fine. There was,. 

 in addition, what might be termed a geological study from New- 

 castle, which was very appropriate at such a meeting. Mr. 

 Thomas Workman exhibited a collection of curiosities which 

 he made during a tour in Iowa last summer; and Mr. F. 

 Frankfort Moore showed some silver leaves and other articles 

 from South Africa, also a photograph of the Kaffir Chief, pre- 

 sented to himself by the original. Tea was served up by the 

 purveyor of the Club, Mr. Wm. J. Walker, Dublin Road. The 

 evening altogether was of a pleasant character, and for the com- 

 plete character of the arrangements the honorary secretaries, 

 Messrs. Wm. Gray and Hugh Robinson, deserve every thanks. 

 The sub-committee received valuable assistance from the curator 

 of the Museum, Mr. Darragh, in the decoration of the rooms. 

 The flowers and plants on the tables and elsewhere were contri- 

 buted by Mr. Threlkeld ; but to the Botanic Gardens the members 

 were also indebted for some of the floral decorations. At the 

 conclusion of the meeting, some new members were elected. 



