Linittlaria crticiata, Frullania Ta7narisci^ Pellia endiviaefoha, Aneura 
sinuaia, Metzgeria pithescens^ Anthoceros punctaius, and on Penyghent, the 
following rarities : — Cololejeunea calcarea^ Cephalozia connivens^ Scapania resupi- 
ttafa^ Slylia Taylori, Aplozia cordifolia^ Lophozia sphaerocarpa^ and Marstipella 
emarginata. 
Ptilidiutn pttlcherrimum, a great rarity, grows on mossy limestone above 
Donk Gill — a very interesting gill for both mosses and hepatics. 
Lichens. — Mr. Wm. West writes — The lichens are numerous, especially ihe 
saxicolous ones ; among the species occuring are : — Colleina jlaccidtnn, C. ??iehe- 
nnm, Leptogiu?n laceriivi, Sphaerophoron coialloides, Cladonia cervicornis, Evernia 
ptapuracea, E. priinastri^ Cetraria islaitdica^ Solorina saccata^ Parmelia laevigata^ 
P. tiliacea^ Sqtiar/iaiia crassa, S, gelida, Placodiuiii puiroriun, Lecidea vesicitlaris^ 
Endocarpon viiniatutn, E. rufescens, etc. 
Algae. — Mr. West writes : — A large number of species occur, particulars of 
many of which will be found in the Alga-flora of Yorkshire. 
Fungi. — The Yorkshire Mycological Committee will be officially represented. 
VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY.— The Vertebrate Section will be officially 
represented. 
Mammals. — W'e have practically no records for the district, the Mole, 
W^easel, Stoat, Hare, and Rabbit being the only species recorded. It should be 
easily possible to extend this list, especially amongst the smaller species. 
Reptiles. — Again we have a very meagre list, the Frog and Adder being the 
only species recorded. 
Fishes. — The rivers are strictly preserved, consequently Trout are extremely 
abundant. Minnows are to be found, and probably the Loach and Bull-Mead, aiv' 
although not coming under the head of vertebrates, it may be interesting to knc ,. 
that the Crayfish occurs. 
Birds. — The time of year is not a very suitable one for birds, as many vsill 
already have left the district, and others will be very silent. Dippers and Yellow 
Wagtails are very numerous. The Grey Wagtail and Pied Wagtail are also to be met 
with. Kingfishers were not met with at all during the last visit of the Union. 
Sandpipers are plentiful, but most of them will already have departed. Most of 
the ordinary species may be seen in the valleys. The Reed Bunting and Skylark 
which appeared to be missing in the neighbouring valley of Littondale will be 
found here, also several species of warblers ; Sedge Warbler, and Wliitethroat, for 
instance. It will be interesting to compare the avi-fauna of this valley with that 
of Littondale, which the Union has so recently visited. On the moors tlie 
Merlin, Twite, Golden Plover, Curlew, and Snipe are to be found, and amongst 
the birds of prey the Kestrel, Sparrow Hawk, and Tawny Owl are residents. The 
Peregrine Falcon and Raven anually endeavour to nest on Penyghent, and a few 
Magpies still survive the gamekeeper's gun. 
PROGRAMME OF MEETINGS :— 
At 5-0 p.m. prompt, Meat Tea 2/- each, 
,, 5-45 p.m., Sectional Meetings, v At Golden Lion, Ilorton. 
,, 6-0 i^.m — (.General Meeting, 3 
Trains for Hellifield leave Horton at 5 p.m. and 6-41 p.m. 
,, Hawes Junction leave Horton at 5-25 p.m. 
In order that an early account of the excursion may appear in the " Naturalist," 
notes and reports should be forwarded before September i6th, to tlie Secretary of 
the Y N.U., the Museum, Hull. -— — 
