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The saw mills were next visited, the members being shown 

 the creasoting of timber by vacuum pressure. Carriages were 

 now taken, and the party proceeded by way of the Deer Park 

 to Hulne Abbey. 



The red and fallow deer, including white varieties from 

 Germany, were observed en route; here also were seen 

 magnificent specimens of the silver and Douglas firs, the 

 oaks, larches, beeches, and walnuts. 



The members made a brief stay at the Abbey, after- 

 wards driving back to Alnwick. After tea had been partaken 

 of, Mr. Gillanders read a most interesting and instructive 

 paper on " Modern Forestry." 



It was felt that the success and enjoyment of the meeting 

 was due in a great measure to the efficient manner in which 

 Mr. Gillanders fulfilled the role of guide and instructor during 

 the day's proceedings. 



Few birds of interest were seen ; the head keeper, however, 

 informed us that on the moor adjoining the park a short time 

 previously a company of sixteen Ruffs and Reeves had been 

 seen, of which three Ruffs were shot, all young birds. 



The following plants in bloom were observed : — 

 Sun Spurge, Ettphorbia helioscopia. 

 Cypress Spurge, ,, Cyparissias. 

 Nipplewort, Lapsana covijimnis. 

 Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Veronica serpylHfolia. 

 Smooth Hawk's-beard, Crepis virens. 

 Mouse-eared Hawkweed, Hieracuun Pilosella, 

 Large Flowered St. John's Wort, Hypericum calycimim. 

 Ragwort, Senecio Jacobcsa. 

 Viper's Bugloss, Echiicm vulgare. 

 Herb Robert, Geranitcm Rohertiamtm. 

 Small Willow Herb, Epilobium 7no7itaniim. 

 Winter Green Chickweed, Trientalis Europcea. 

 Sow Thistle, Sonchtis oleraceus. 

 Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Linaria Cymbalaria. 

 Red Spur Valerian, Centranthjis ruber. 



The Sixth and last Field Meeting was held in the 

 Cresswell district on October 4th, The members walked from 



