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urens and Cantharellus cibarius. This last, as the name 

 denotes, is an edible species, but the wholesome fungi were the 

 rarest, and of these there were gathered only four species besides 

 the above — viz.. Boletus edulis, Helvella crispa^ Hydnum 

 repandum^ and Tricholoma albo-brunneus, but the Hydnum 

 alone was in a proper condition for cooking. Of the smaller or 

 microscopic division of the family only four were noticed, 

 among which was a white mould on sycamore leaves, which 

 appeared to make them toothsome to the slugs, which were 

 revelling on the affected parts. The unpleasant looking and 

 smelling Russula ingricans was the sole fungus that was found 

 in any quantity. Notwithstanding the scarcity of the specimens 

 that were the objects of the foray, the day was pleasantly and, 

 as far as becoming acquainted with the commoner forms met 

 with, profitably spent. The three collections submitted to the 

 judges (Rev. H. W. Lett and Mr. R. LI. Praeger) numbered 

 respectively 38, 51, and 54 species. The latter belonged to 

 Master E. A. Praeger, to whom the prize was accordingly 

 awarded. 



Owing to the lateness of the season, but few flowering plants 

 could be expected, and the flora on the whole seemed poor ; 

 nevertheless, one exception may be noted. By a pardonable 

 departure from the programme one member was enabled to 

 bring up specimens of the sweet flag {Acorus calamus) from the 

 Lagan Canal, where this extremely rare plant grows in great 

 profusion. Not the least pleasant part of the day's proceedings 

 was a visit paid to the beautiful church situated on its admir- 

 ably kept grounds, and the refreshing tea served at the hotel, 

 where the business meeting of the day was held. The return 

 journey concluded a successful season's excursions — the twenty- 

 fourth in the Club's history. 



