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geological phenomena displayed. Numerous specimens of the schist 

 full of andalusite crystals were brought away for examination. The 

 party returned to town by the 6.11 train from Dalkey. 



FIELD CLUB NEWS. 



The Easter excursion to Roundstone, in which a number of members 

 of the Belfast and Dublin Field Clubs, and others, took part, was an 

 unqualified success. No rain marred the enjoyment of the party, and 

 investigations into the fauna, flora, and archaeology of Connemara pro- 

 ceeded steadily. The scientific results, which were laid before the 

 Dublin Club on April 21st, will appear duly in our pages. 



A better centre than Roundstone for those desiring a holiday in a 

 beautiful district abounding in interest for the naturalist could not be 

 found- Situated on a sheltered arm of the Atlantic, in the midst of 

 lovely scenery, all sorts of ground are within easy distance for the ex- 

 plorer — bays with a rich marine fauna, high mountains, sandy beaches, 

 rock-pools, extensive bogs, innumerable lakes, and an excellent little 

 hotel. 



The Belfast Naturalists' Field Club has received the valuable gift of a 

 large box of geological specimens from Mrs. Smythe, of Tobarcooran, 

 Carnmoney. The collection belonged to the late General W. J. Smythe, 

 R.A., C.B., formerly President of the Club. 



NOTES. 



BOTANY 



PHANEROGAMS. 



Lathraea squamaria In Co. Down. — It may be of interest to 

 some botanical readers to know that Lalknra squamaria is to be found 

 growing in the woods in Lord Annesley's demesne at Castlewellan. It 

 is most likely indigenous, as I have found it growing in several of the 

 plantations nearly a mile apart, mostly under Portugal Laurels 

 {Cerasus lusitanicus) of great age, also I have found it growing near the 

 Bird-cherry {Primus padus) and under some Elms {Ulmus campestris). 



It would be interesting to know if Lathrcra squamaria has been found 

 growing in other districts in Ireland, and where } 



T. Ryan, Castlewellan, Co. Down. 



