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is believed to have been planted by monks prior to the Reform- 

 ation. In the flower garden a Holly attracted much notice, 

 its branches covering an area of 14 yards diameter, and its 

 girth being 8 feet 7 inches. Thovigh pressed for time a section 

 of the party were able to reach Broad Law, overlooking 

 Kirklands and the Ale valley, from which they could trace 

 distinctly on a steep ridge to the West, called the Staw, the 

 contour of a large pre-historic camp which encloses the entire 

 crest of the hill. A charming view terminating in the Selkirk 

 hills amply repaid their exertions in ascending the Law. 

 Unfortunately the official time-table had by this time been 

 seriously disorganised; and in consequence members, on re-entering 

 the carriages, became aware that their host of the Spread Eagle, 

 Jedburgh, would be unable to commend their punctuality ! 



At 4 o'clock, however, they reached the ancient burgh, where 

 they dined, and the customary toasts were honoured. The early 

 hour of the train's departure for St. Boswells prevented a 

 number from viewing a goodly collection of seals and other 

 interesting objects, including a broad sword by Andrea Ferrara, 

 often handled by Sir Walter Scott, which Mr Walter Laid- 

 law, F.S.A. (Scot.), had kindly laid out for inspection in the 

 liotel ; but those returning with the carriages were able to do 

 justice to them, and cordially acknowledged his kindness in 



so providing for their entertainment. Before 

 Nomina= leaving, nominations in favour of the following 



tions. were duly intimated : — Major George J. N. 



Logan-Home of Broomhouse, Edrom ; Mr John 

 Aitchison, Lochton, Coldstream ; and Mr William Marshall 

 Elliot, Coldstream. 



A visit to the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, through the kind 

 favour of Mr John Caverhill, Jedneuk, in the course of 

 which the custodian, Mr W. Laidlaw, discoursed with his 

 wonted vigour, and a return drive to Kelso by the valley 

 of the Teviot, brought a varied and enjoyable excursion to a 

 close. The hiring was undertaken by Rathie & Company, 

 Kelso. 



