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somewhat colourless surroundings. A feature of the links is 

 the luxuriant growth of Willow {Salix repens), which covers 

 large portions of the abounding sand. Birds were conspicuous 

 by their absence, though the Sheldrake [Tadorna vulpauser) 

 and Meadow-pipit (Anthus pratensis) were observed. 



On reassembling at Ross Farm, the members were hospitably 

 entertained to tea by Miss Blenkinsop, to whom Captain 

 Norman conveyed the thanks of those present for this pleasant 

 interlude in the day's proceedings. 



At four o'clock the members were conveyed back to Belford, 

 where an excellent dinner was served in the 

 Club Blue Bell Hotel, Mr William B. Boyd, Faldon- 



Dinner. side, in the absence of the President, occupying 



the chair. An apology for absence on the 

 ground of ill health from the President, Eev. Thomas Martin, 

 M.A., Lauder, was read and sustained. A number of botanical 

 specimens were examined and discussed, after which the party 

 returned homewards by the North and South going trains, 

 having had an enjoyable, if not a conspicuously productive, 

 excursion. 



