1901. Proceedings of Irish Societies. 19 



CORK NATURALISTS' FIELD CLUB. 



November 30. — An exhibition of scientific objects and apparatus 

 was held in the School of Art. The Cork Club for the first time 

 departed from its accustomed role and included photography among its 

 exhibits. A large number of people inspected the exhibits. 



Mr. FarringTon pointed out that though the progress of the Field 

 Club was to a certain extent slow, it was sure, as could be judged by the 

 exhibits around. One example he would give as encouragement to 

 beginners in field work. He picked up a small plant one day, and not 

 knowing it, asked a specialist about it, and found it was a plant not 

 found before in Cork. Another interesting branch of work would be 

 following out the life history of animals. 



Mr. PorTER then gave a short account of volcanoes, and showed 

 specimens of the various rocks. 



Professor Hartog gave some interesting exhibits of microscopic 

 slides. He also spoke of the necessity of Irish Clubs looking after the 

 birds of Ireland. He knew on the authority of Professor Bergin that 

 many native birds have Gaelic names which have never been recorded. 

 The prize for the best collection of natural objects among junior members 

 he was very glad to award to Miss Queenie Harrington. 



The exhibits of the Society were many and varied. Those of the two 

 most youthful members of the Club deserve a word to themselves. 

 Masters Stephen Farrington and Cecil Brooke Hughes each sent in a 

 collection of shells, which, considering that both lads are under twelve, 

 augurs well for their future scientific work. The following is a list of 

 the exhibits ; — Mr. \V. Ringrose Atkins, photographs ; Mr. J. L. 

 Copeman, two cases of butterflies from Ladysmith ; Mr. W, C. Corin, 

 photographs and some models of Celtic crosses from Cornwall ; Mr. T- 

 Farrington, transformations of Vapourer moth ; Miss V. Farrington, 

 book of botanical specimens ; Master T. Farrington, case of shells ; Rev. 

 P. Hurley,P.P, some rare books and the views from early edition of 

 Scott's novels, and some photographs; Mr. Osborn Bergin, B A. , ancient 

 MS. in Gaelic ; Mr. \Y. Miller, portable sundial and compass, radio- 

 meter, redometer, planosphere ; Mrs. M'Laine, a case of silkworm 

 cocoons and silk spun in Cork ; Mr. W. H. Johnson, cases of specimens 

 of wood and shells found in a submerged bog in Ballycotton ; Mrs. 

 W. H. Johnson, cases of shells found at Ballycotton ; Miss Martin, cases 

 of shells and fossils, and case of minerals and precious stones, presented 

 to High School by the late Mr. Ruskin ; Mr. Rohu, stuffed specimens of 

 Glossy Ibis, Velvet Scoter, Bittern, and a Death's-head Moth found on 

 Parnell Bridge. Professor Hartog, D.Sc, showed a splendid collection 

 of microscopes and slides ; Master Cecil Brooke Hughes, case of shells ; 

 Mrs. Brooke Hughes showed a fine collection of orchids, ferns and 

 nature prints ; Mr. C. Baker, lead ore, copper ore. 



