ARCHAEOLOGY. — Mr Robinson, writes : — Archaeologists will be glad 
to know that the second Iter, of the Romans — the maiden way— passed through 
Tebay gorge by a bridge a mile and a half south of Tebay, whose abutment 
still remains, and part of the grouting of the bridge still adheres to the rock of 
the foundation. 
The boundary walls of Low Boroughbridge Camp close by, are worthy of 
examination. 
The extensive ruins of Shap Abbey, the only Abbey in Westmorland (with 
its Tower now tottering to its fall), in a deep and lovely valley, is within easy 
walking distance, and near to is Hawes Water and Kidsty Pike rarely seen by 
visitors to the Lakes, being out of the beaten track. Botanists could not select 
a more charming country. 
Mr. Goodwin states that the beautiful and ancient church at Orton, is 
well worth a visit. 
BOTANY. — The Botanical Section will be represented by Dr. T. W. 
Woodhead, F.L.S. 
Mosses and Hepatics. — The Yorkshire Bryological Committee will 
probably be officially represented by the President, Mr. Wm. Ingham, B.A. 
Mr. C. A. Cheetham writes: — The mosses of this district are of the Lake 
district type and so are of great interest to Yorkshire Bryologists. Black Force 
and Howgill Fells are good places, and such mosses as Andrecea alpina, Oligotri- 
chun incurvatum, Diphysicum foliosum and its var. acutifolium, Rhabdoweisia denticulata 
and R. fugax Grimmia conferta, Dicrano-dontium lo7igifolium var. alpinum, Plagiobryum 
Zierii Dicrafiella secunda, CEdipodium Griffithianum, Ancsctangiuin compactuni Webera 
cruda Bryum Duvalii and many others will repay the moss men's exertions. 
MICRO-ZOOLOGY and BOTANY.— Mr. J. W. H. Johnson writes, 
that so far as he is aware the district has not been much worked in this section, 
and doubtless interesting records can be made. 
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY.— This Section will probably be officially 
represented by Mr. Riley Fortune, F.Z.S. 
Mr. Fortune writes : — The district is a very good one for bird life and many 
rare birds are to be found nesting. The time of year is not one of the best for 
observing bird life, but no doubt many interesting species will be seen. 
Mammals. — The Otter is plentiful, and Foxes are fairly common. The 
Pine Marten and Polecat have been recorded from places not far away in recent 
years. The district is sufficiently wild to still harbour these rare British 
mammals. Not much has been done amongst the smaller mammals, information 
with regard to the Mice and Bats will be welcome. I have seen the Long-tailed 
Field Mouse, Field Vole and Common and Water Shrews. The Pipistrelle and 
Noctule Bats. 
Birds. — The Peregrine Falcon, Buzzard and Raven yearly endeavour to 
nest in the district, but are unfortunately generally raided by collectors or the 
old birds shot by keepers. Kestrels are plentiful, and Sparrow Hawks are 
found in every suitable locality. The Merlin nests on the moors. Magpies and 
Carrion Crows (to be classed almost amongst the birds of prey) are fairly 
common. Tawny Barn and Long-eared Owls are to be found, and the Short- 
eared Owl has occasionally nested on the moors. Not far from Tebay there is a 
small colony of Black-headed Gulls and on the same moor Redshanks abound. 
Mallard and Teal also nest amongst the heather. Many interesting small birds 
are sure to be met with, notably the Pied Flycatcher, and by the banks of the 
stream Sandpipers, Kingfishers, Dippers and Grey Wagtails. The Yellow 
Wagtail is generally abundant, m the little plantations Goldcrests are common, 
and the Lesser Redpoll also nests in the district. There are one or two Heronries 
in the immediate neighbourhood, and some of the birds may usually be seen 
on the river banks 
Reptiles and Amphibians.— I have not many notes on these classes 
but have seen the Adder and Common Lizard plentiful on the moors. 
