HERTFORDSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. 
XXI 
Sandridge Road. But,” he adds, “this last portion was that which 
from want of footpaths I was not able to trace with satisfaction.” 
Mr. Gibbs then compared the situation with Csesar’s account of a 
British camp he took by assault after crossing the Thames, and 
showed that it corresponded, being protected by woods and marshes. 
Such, however, was the usual position of British towns in those days. 
In returning to St. Albans, Hall Place, the residence of Miss 
Lydekker, was, by her permission, visited, and an old guest-chamber 
at the top of the house was inspected. In the grounds are some 
trees not often met with, including a tulip-tree, a variegated 
sycamore, and a Judas tree (Circis siliquastrum ) probably planted 
in the reign of Queen Anne. 
The party then proceeded to Elmsleigh, the residence of Mr. S. 
Monckton White, who very kindly provided tea, and the thanks of 
the Society having been tendered to him by the President, Pro¬ 
fessor Attfield, E.R.S., the meeting was brought to a close. 
Ordinary Meeting, 11th Mat, 1886, at Watford. 
Professor Attfield, Ph.D., F.R.S., F.I.C., F.C.S., President, in the Chair. 
Mr. W. R. L. Lowe, Mr. E. E. Noel, Miss E. Sullivan, and Mr. 
T. J. Villiers were elected Members of the Society. 
Mr. J. E. K. Cutts, Silverdale, Bushey Grove, Watford, was 
proposed as a Member. 
The following papers were read:— 
1. “Meteorological Observations taken at Wansford House, 
Watford, during the year 1885.” By John Hopkinson, E.L.S., 
E.G.S., E.R.Met.Soc. ( Transactions , Yol. IY, p. 83.) 
2. “ Report on Phenological Phenomena observed in Hertford¬ 
shire during the year 1885.” By John Hopkinson. ( Transactions , 
Yol. IY, p. 93.) 
3. “ The Earthquake in the West of England felt at Hertford.” 
By C. E. Shelly, B.A., M.B. ( Transactions , Yol. IY, p. 116.) 
4. Section of the Well and Boring made at the Colne Yalley 
Water Works, Watford, in 1885.” By William Yerini. ( Trans¬ 
actions, , Yol. IY, p. 116.) 
5. “Section at the St. Albans New Water Works” (from the 
‘ Herts Advertiser ’). Communicated by John Hopkinson. {Trans¬ 
actions, Yol. IY, p. 117.) 
6. “Section at the Sewage Earm, Watford Eields.” By A. T. 
Brett, M.D. ( Transactions , Yol. IY, p. 117.) 
7. “ List of Elowering Plants observed in Hertfordshire during 
the year 1885.” By Ada Selby. ( Transactions , Yol. IY, p. 118.) 
8. “On Araucaria imbricata bearing Cones.” By A. T. Brett, 
M.D. ( Transactions , Yol. IY, p. 118.) 
9. “Notes on Reptiles recently observed near Watford.” By 
Arthur Stradling, C.M.Z.S. ( Transactions , Yol. IY, p. 119.) 
