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sand dunes afford a congenial home for many species of plants. 

 Especially interesting was it to note the physical influence of the 

 marram grass, Psamma arenaria, in binding together the loose 

 shifting sands of the dunes. 



Six species of bees were noted, one being a rare variety — 

 Bombus agrorum, B. laireillellus, Var dislinguendis, B. hortorum, 

 B. lapidarius, B. cullumanas, and B. terrestris. Owing to the 

 season of the year and the wet day the list of birds observed was 

 very small. 



Newcastle was reached about 4-30, and, after a rest, all 

 adjourned to the Railway Refreshment Rooms for tea at six o'clock. 



After tea a brief business meeting was held, the President of 

 the Club (Mr. Robert Patterson, F.L.S.,) occupying the chair. 

 The President referred to the success of the Club's excursions 

 during the summer, the average number present being fifty-three, 

 and expressed his satisfaction with the scientific work done on 

 these excursions. The meeting was concluded with a cordial 

 vote of thanks to the Vice-President (Mr. W. H. Gallway) who 

 acted as conductor during the day. 



Before breaking up Mr. William Gray, M.R LA., showed the 

 members some specimens of hydrozoa picked up on the shore, 

 and kindly explained its life history and economy, which was both 

 interesting and instructive, and was much appreciated. 



