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of " Animals co -existent with the Pre -historic Man " was briefly described 

 by Prof. Swain. The Chemical and Physical Laboratories were next 

 visited under the guidance of Professors Swain and Dixon. An adjourn- 

 ment to the President's house followed, when Sir Bertram and: Lady 

 Windle entertained the party at afternoon tea. A short visit to the Plant- 

 houses terminated a very enjoyable day's proceedings. 



BELFAST NATURALISTS' FIELD CLUB. 



May II. — Excursion to Glenoe. — From Glynn Station the party 

 made their way on foot up the shady avenue past the old church. They 

 walked up the gentle slope leading to the glen near Rungill Bridge. 

 Some good collecting was done in this glen, which, being quite hidden 

 from the road, is probably unknown to most people, though it is very 

 much prettier and more attractive than the waterfall at Glenoe itself, 

 which'^thousands of tourists go to see every year. Some Chalk outcrops 

 gave the geologists occupation. The botanists were in their element, 

 and good finds were recorded. Glenoe was reached at 5 p.m. This was 

 the appointed hour for tea. After tea a short business meeting was held, 

 the ex-president, R. Welch, in the chair. The first business was a vote 

 of condolence and sympathy to the relatives of a late much-esteemed 

 member, the Rev. W. S. Smith, of Antrim. This was moved by Mr. 

 William Gray, who referred to Mr. Smith's many-sided activities and his 

 continued and helpful interest in all natural history subjects and in the 

 work of the Field Club. The vote was passed in silence, the members 

 standing bareheaded. A visit was then paid to the waterfall at Glenoe, 

 and the geologists examined the Chalk quarry on the homeward journey. 

 On the way the old graveyard at Glynn, the ruins of the church, and the 

 quaint headstones were examined with interest. The 7.30 train brought 

 the party back to Belfast after a most enjoyable and profitable afternoon. 



June 8. — Excursion to Rowallane, Saintfield. — A party number- 

 ing eighty-four of the Club's members and visitors went to Rowallane, 

 Saintfield, the demesne of Mr. H. Armytage Moore, J. P., by whose kind 

 permission the members of the party were given the pleasure of inspecting 

 his new rock-garden, where many rare and interesting plants were seen. 

 After visiting the gardens, tea was enjoyed on the lawn, after which a 

 short business meeting was held — F. Balfour Bro\vne, M.A., F.R.S.E., 

 Vice-President, in the chair. Three new members were elected, and 

 before the proceedings terminated votes of thanks were passed to Mr. 

 H. Arm5rtage Moore for his very kind permission in allowing the party 

 to visit his demesne, and to Mr. and Mrs. Watson for their attention and 

 courtesy. The party then proceeded to visit the grounds. Mr. W. H. 

 PhilHps was fortunate enough to be able to report the finding of Asplenium 

 septentrionale, a fern new to the Irish flora. The excursion was most 

 delightful and successful. 



