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numerous, but only such as are commonly met with in upland 

 districts. The tuberous Bitter Vetch (Lathyrus macrorrhizus) 

 and the Wood Crane's-bill (Geranium sylvaticum) were in 

 profusion, while the Yellow Pimpernel (Lysimachia nemorum) 

 raised its slender floweret at the base of Mountain Ash and 

 precipitous cliff. Among other plants noted were Saxifraga 

 stellaris ; Triglochin palustre ; and Parnassia palustris. Amid 

 the abundant growth of Chrysos-plenium oppositifolium a 

 diligent search was made for its neighbour C. alternifolium, 

 but without success. Wheatears and Eing-ouzels were 

 plentiful. From the Western side, access to this beautiful 

 spot has been rendered easy by the proprietor. Major Joicey, 

 who in his scheme of improvement has laid out a series of 

 walks from which extensive views of the surrounding country 

 may be obtained. One of these leads to Linhope Spout, and 

 along it the members retraced their steps, reaching the 

 Shooting-lodge and stables by 4 o'clock, when the return- 

 journey was commenced, part of which, on account of extensive 

 road repairs in process of being carried out, had to be under- 

 taken on foot. The drive was immensely enjoyed, sunshine 

 prevailing throughout the day, and a pleasant Westerly 

 breeze tempering the mid-summer heat. Powburn Inn was 

 reached at 5-15, when twenty-five, including Mr D. D. Dixon, 

 Rothbury, who had proved most helpful alike in the organ- 

 isation and conduct of the excursion, sat down to dinner, and 

 the customary toasts were duly honoured. 



Nominations in favour of Mr C. T. N. Fleming, M.A., 

 H.M.I. S., Melrose; Mr Adam Cockburn, Duns; 

 Nomina = and Mr John Stenhouse, Roxburgh Newtown, 

 tions. were intimated. 



In connection with this visit the Secretary along with Mr 

 Wm. B. Boyd, while inspecting a natural wood in the parish 

 of Edlingham, was fortunate enough to discover, in a thicket 

 on the bank of the burn of the same name, the rare Sedge, 

 Carex Boetininghauseniana, a new record for Northumberland. 



