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and on the SOth of May, Mr. Chrisp of Buston, sent me Rosa 

 spinosissima in full flower, June 1, 1868. 



Narcissus pseudo-narcissus. For specimens of this addi- 

 tion to our district, I am indebted to my friend Mr. Chrisp. 

 It grows in some damp, shady spots, near the Coquet, above 

 Warkworth ; it is undoubtedly wild and the true plant. 



The Hoopoo. A male bird of this rare visitant, in perfect 

 plumage, was shot on Coquet Island, in the end of April last. 

 Its appearance at this season is not, I believe, common. Its 

 crop was full of insects. 



The Arctic Gull. A male bird of this rare species, in the 

 most perfect plumage, was shot at Newton-by-the-Sea, in 

 December last. 



The Great Northern Diver. A full-matured specimen of 

 this noble bird was taken in a herring-net near Alnwick, and 

 was brought alive to Alnwick. It is now in the possession of 

 J. C. Dennis, Esq., after having passed through the hands of 

 my friend Mr. T. H. Gibb of Alnwick, the celebrated 

 Taxidermist, to whom I am indebted for these ornithological 

 notices. The same gentleman also tells me that the Osprey 

 has been observed on the banks of the Aln, more than once 

 lately. It seems to be a favourite resort, as it has been shot 

 more than once before. 



Alcyonella stagnorum. In the history of British Zoophytes 

 is a descriptiDu of this rare species, from specimens I obtained 

 at Howick. In that locality it has not been observed for 

 many years ; and it was, therefore, with no small degree of 

 pleasure, that specimens were brought to me, from a stagnant 

 pool in a limestone quarry, a few hundred yards from my own 

 door, about a week ago. It was observed by Mr. John Hind- 

 marsh, gardener to Mrs. Taylor, who told me he had observed 

 what appeared to him like a sponge growing there. It struck 

 me at once it might be the species, and on his return with 

 specimens, I was glad to find my hopes realized. It may, 

 possibly, exist in the many pools in this neighbourhood, but 

 this must be determined by other hands than mine ; as my 

 information must now be dependent upon the kindness of the 

 members of the Club. 



Chcerocampa Porcellus. Small Pink Elephant Hawk 

 Moth. A specimen of this rare and beautiful moth was cap- 

 tured in this village on the 7th of this month; it is the first 

 specimen I have ever seen here. 



The Salmon : Its Food. On the 5th of June a specimen of 

 the Sea-trout, weighing 5|lbs., was when opened found to 



