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excursions did not take place, but the following were successfully carried 

 out: — June i8, the caves at Ovens (conductor, T. Farrington, m.a.) ; 

 June 25, Spike Island (marine zoology, conductor. Professor Hartog) ; 

 our thanks are due to Lieut. R. R. Hoare, r.n., a member of the Club, 

 for kindly providing a special steam launch for the party ; June 29, 

 Crosshaven (conductor. Professor Swain, who explained the geology of 

 tlie chfts, &c., to a large party) ; July 9, Ardrum Woods (conductor, Mr. 

 Scott-Kerr, Hon. Secretary, Irish Forestry Society) ; Mr. and Mrs. Scott- 

 Kerr kindly entertained the members at tea; August 13, Currabinny 

 (a botanical excursion, conductor. Professor H. A. Cummins, c.m.g.), a 

 large party was present ; August 20, Belvelly Castle (conductor, Mr. J. 

 Coleman, who gave the liistory of the castle) ; November 26, Carrigrohane 

 (conductor, Professor Swain) ; the formation of the " river-terraces " 

 of the Lee, &c., was explained in the field ; this was the first winter ex- 

 cursion ever undertaken by the Club, short excursions at that season being 

 suggested by the President. Professor Swain's Presidential Address — 

 " The Geology of the South of Ireland " was delivered at University College 

 on January 30, to an overflowing audience of members and friends. Dr. 

 A. W. Sandford presided. The Session was brought to a close by F. R. 

 Rohu's lecture on "Our Native and Migratory Birds" (illustrated by 

 specimens) at the School of Art on March 29. Members have responded 

 to the appeal made at our last general meeting with respect to the Muni- 

 cipal Museum. Specimens have been added, and a number of the 

 minerals named. The Hon. Treasurer (W. B. Lacy) submitted his 

 balance sheet, which showed a substantial sum on hands. The report 

 and balance sheet were adopted. The following officers and committee 

 were elected — President, Professor I. Swain, b.a., a.r.c.sc.i., m.r.i.a. ; 

 Vice-Presidents, Professor Hartog, m.a., d.sc, f.l.s. ; T. Farrington, 

 M.A., F.c.s. ; H. Lund, W. H. Johnson, R. A. Phillips, J. H. Bennet. 

 Hon. Secretary, James Noonan ; Hon. Treasurer, W. B. Lacy. Com- 

 mittee : — Mrs. Brooke -Hughes, Messrs. W. Miller, J. Coleman, m.r.s.a.i. ; 

 F. R. Rohu. J. Scott-Kerr, George Dobbs, j.p. 



May II. — Visit to University College. — Thirty members and 

 friends assembled at the Geological Museum about 3.30 p.m., when 

 Professor Swain conducted the party through the collection, beginning 

 with models of the CuUinane diamond and other famous jewels. The 

 Zoological Museum and the Plant-houses were subsequently visited. 

 Professors Hartog and Cummins respectively acting as conductors. 



May 27. — E.xcuRsioN to Blarney Castle. — A large party travelled 

 by 2.40 p.m. train from Muskerry station. After inspecting the historic 

 Castle, the famous "Rock Close" adjacent, and the lake were visited 

 (by kind permission of Sir George Colthurst). The pre-historic remains 

 within the grounds, the rare ferns and other plants, cS;c., aroused 

 considerable interest among the visitors. Most of the members returned 

 to the city by the 5 p.m. train. 



