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kitchen-midden was exposed. In it there was a circular 

 flint fragment, with a cutting edge — possibly a flint implement. 

 A larger stone, evidently intentionally shaped, was found in 

 the same neighbourhood. Mr. Henry, of the Vardes, very 

 kindly pointed out many notable features in the architecture 

 of this old mansion, and numerous pieces of curious and 

 antique furniture. 



(5) Yale Church, July 15. — A large number of members 

 and visitors assembled to hear the extremely interesting 

 discourse of the Rev. G. E. Lee, F.S.A., on the history 

 and description of this ancient church. 



(6) Sark, July 25. — This excursion had to be abandoned 

 on account of bad weather. 



(7) Les Thielles, August 12. — In the course of the 

 exploration of the cliffs of this bold and rugged coast, 

 Mr. H. Le Lacheur conducted the party to the spot where 

 one of the rarest of Guernsey plants, Asparagus maritimus, 

 wa> growing in good condition, and bearing berries. 



(8) La Corbiere, August 26. — Bad weather again, so 

 this excursion could not take place. 



(9) Castle Cornet, August 31. — This proved one of the 

 most successful excursions of the year, and was attended 

 by a large number of persons. Mr. Collenette acted as 

 cicerone, and pointed out the principal features of interest 

 in this ancient fortress, among others the cell from which 

 the three captives, Carey, De Beauvuir and De Havilland, 

 escaped in 1644 ; as also the prisoners' walk, the ancient 

 passages, towers, dungeons, windows and archways still 

 remaining as relics of a bygone age. 



A new feature was introduced this year to stimulate a 

 love of natural history among the young. Invitations were 

 sent to the colleges and schools, offering to conduct parties 

 of elder pupils in walking excursions during the summer. 

 A considerable number responded, but only from the Inter- 

 mediary schools. Messrs. Derrick, Sharp, Colleiis and Mabbs 

 conducted the parties, and attention was directed to the trees, 

 plants, birds and insects seen on the way. These walks were 

 much enjoyed by the boys, and so was a scramble among the 

 rocks round Castle Cornet. 



Mr. Luff read a lengthy paper by Mr. A. H. Swinton, 

 F.E.S., describing a paved lane at the King's Mills, above 

 La Grange, in which the pavement showed evidences of 

 antiquity ; and, as Catel or Castel was originally a fortress 

 or camp, the author thought it possible that this was a portion 

 of an old Roman road leading from Vazon Bay to Castle 



