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the geological features seen in the course of the day have been 
described in some detail in the paper already referred to, it is 
unnecessary that any further details should be entered into here. 
4. July 12, to Invergowrie and Longforgan. This excursion was 
to have been a half-day one, jointly with the Dundee Working Men’s 
Field Club, under the leadership of Mr. R. Dow, but unfortunately 
the day was so wet that no field work could be done. 
5. July 19, to the East Bank of the Tay, from Caputh Bridge to 
Cargill. The leader chosen for this excursion was Mr. Barclay, but 
unfortunately he was not able to be present, and Miss M. L. Miles 
has kindly supplied the following notes 
The day was very fine, and the whole bank of the river was gay 
with the commoner wild flowers, Origanum vulgare , L., and Filago 
germanica , L., being particularly abundant in places. Near Delvine, 
where the bank of the river seems composed entirely of sand, covered 
only with short grass, and where sheep are allowed to graze, Bovista 
plumbea , P., one of the puff-balls, was found growing gregariously. 
The peculiarity of the Bovista is that the bark always shells off. 
This grazing ground was also remarkable for its numerous tiny sand¬ 
hills, entirely clothed by Hypnum patientice , Lindb., a yellowish- 
green shining moss, the roots of which apparently hold the sand 
together. This is a rather local moss, and somewhat resembles the 
more robust forms of H. cupressiforme , Lin. 
Towards the end of the walk, the route followed led through the 
ground of Meikleour House as far as Kinclaven Ferry, where the 
main road was taken across the Bridge of Isla to Cargill station. 
6. August 2, to Ballinluig, conducted by Mr. Rodger. Journey¬ 
ing by rail to Pitlochry, the Botanical Section of the party walked to 
Ballinluig, down the right bank of the Tummel. Though rain 
showers were seen at no great distance, only a few drops fell on the 
ground traversed. Although there was a rich vegetation, with plenty 
of species, nothing new was discovered. 
The Entomological Section of the party walked over the hill to 
Lochan-na-Moine Mhor, and thence descended to Tullypowrie. In 
consequence of the weather being unfavourable, insects were scarce, 
and not a single dragon-fly was seen. A nest of the black ant, how¬ 
ever, was found, and a few examples of the insect taken. 
The two sections re-united at Logierait, and after partaking of tea 
in the Logierait Hotel, the party walked down to Ballinluig, and 
thence returned by train to Perth. 
7. August 16, to Loch Marlee, conducted by Mr. Menzies. 
This excursion was brought to a premature end by heavy rain. The 
party reached Loch Marlee, and spent a short time on the water, 
dredging for pond-weeds, but were forced to give up the attempt by 
the heavy persistent rain which then set in. Only a very few of the 
numerous water plants of Loch Marlee were obtained. 
A melancholy interest attaches to this excursion, as it was the 
last one which Mr. R. Brown attended, his death occurring shortly 
