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NEWS FROM THE BRANCHES. 
Field Club Ramble— Hayes and Keston Common: — 
July 9. — Under the leadership of Mr. E. A. Martin, F.G.S., and Mr. A. K. 
Parnell, the party visited Ciesar’s Camp and the picturesque lakes in the neighbour- 
hood, pushing on as far as the famous “ Wilberforce Seat,” where the great question 
of Slave Emancipation is said to have been discussed and decided upon by Pitt and 
Wilberforce. Tea was taken at Keston. Dog-roses, honeysuckle, tormentil, 
mulleins, nipplewort, ivy-leaved lettuce, yellow bedstraw, hoary ragwort, and 
buck’s-horn plantain, were amongst the many flowers which were gathered. In 
the lakes the frogs were just taking to the land, many being seen with tails still 
unabsorbed. 
Bath.— June 18. A lawn party was given to the members by the Presi- 
dent and Miss Skrine. A large number thus availed themselves of the oppor- 
tunity of seeing the pretty grounds of Claverton. The President gave some 
interesting memoranda of objects and things found in the woods and streams of 
Claverton and Warleigh ; and a large collection of rare fungi was on view, painted 
by Mr. Wheeler of Clifton. 
June 25. — Rather a stormy day for the excursion to Farleigh Castle, the seal 
of the Hungerfords, consequently only a small number were present. Some 
interesting notes on the history of the castle and chapel were read by the Rev. R. 
Morton Thompson. Many old curiosities are to be seen in the now disused 
chapel, including the boots of Oliver Cromwell. Some fragments of interesting 
old frescoes yet remain on the walls. 
fuly 2. — The beautiful park of Combehay was visited under the escort of 
Col. Bingham Wright. After inspecting the church and rectory grounds the 
members were invited to tea at the Manor House by Mrs. Smart. Birds of 
many kinds are found in this park, including the heron. 
July 23. — The “druidical” remains of Stonehenge were visited. The members 
were met at the G.W.R. Station by Mr. Scott and proceeded by train to 
N\ ilton. Here a break met them and a lovely drive was taken over the chalk 
downs to Stonehenge, where a paper was read by Mr. Scott. The drive back 
was through several villages, some almost entirely thatched. Dutch walls, also 
thatched, were quite unique. After tea a visit was paid to the beautiful Byzan- 
tine Church at Wilton, erected at a cost of about £60,000, after which the 
members returned home by train. 
SELBORNE SOCIETY NOTICES. 
Notice of Special General Meeting : — 
In regard to the proposal put forward by Mr. R. Marshman Wattson, to 
increase the amount of ihe branch contributions payable to the general funds of 
the Society, notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting will be held 
at 20, Hanover Square, W., on Tuesday, October 18, at 6.30 p.m., to consider the 
proposition. The present rule is that 10 per cent, of the receipts from sub- 
scriptions shall be paid over towards the general expenses. The proposal is to 
increase the contribution to is. (or 20 per cent.), for subscriptions of 5s. and up- 
wards. 
Field Club Saturday Rambles 
September 3. — Leave Swanley Junction on arrival of train leaving Holborn 
Viaduct 2.37 ; Victoria (L.C. & D.R.) 2.42. Visit the Bee Farm, Farningham, 
thence through village to Eynsford Single ticket to Swanley Junction, is. 5^d. 
Guide, Mr. H. W. Brice, Hon. See., Kent and Sussex Beekeepers' Association. 
September 17. — Leave Bruce Grove Station on arrival of 2.17 train from 
Liverpool Street, thence via Tottenham Church and field paths to “ Cherry 
Tree,” Southgate, where tea at about 5.30. Return via Winchmore Hill 
Wood to Winchmore Hill Station (G.N.R.). Guide, Mr. R. Marshman Wattson. 
September 24. — Start from Cheam, Surrey, on arrival of train leaving London 
Bridge (L.B. & S.C.R.) 2.38; West Croydon 3; Victoria 2.14. Walk to 
Banstead, where tea. After tea walk to Chipstead, and take train at 8.40 for 
Purley, Croydon, and Charing Cross, where arrive at 9.46. An earlier train 
leaves Chipstead at 7.39. Guide, Mr. E. A. Martin, F.G.S. 
