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application was not even answered, although members of the 

 Naturalists' Field Club were the first to publish any description of 

 the iron ores of Antrim, and direct attention to their importance. 



During the sojourn in the locality the party were well-cared for 

 by the courteous and obliging manager of The Glens of Antrim 

 Hotel, Cushendall, and he was ably seconded by his efficient staff, 

 who left nothing undone that was necessary to secure the homely 

 comfort and real pleasure of their numerous visitors. 



The second day was spent in a walking excursion from Cushen- 

 dall to Cushendun caves, by the old church of Layd parish ; from 

 thence to the splendid valley of Glendun, and then to the curious 

 and interesting group of stones known as " Ossian's grave." This 

 megalitic structure consists of about thirty-four stones, forming a 

 semi-circle of about 10 feet in diameter, and three or four chambers 

 at the north end. It is situated about one and a half miles directly 

 west of Cushendall, and half-way between the two mountain roads 

 that lead to the slope of Trostan mountain. The central axis of 

 the group is in the direction of Garron Point from Ossian's grave. 

 The party visited two other remains of ancient Irish cromlechs 

 that occur still further west and higher up the hill. From this to 

 the hotel, a distance of about two miles, completed the day's walk 

 of about twelve miles, and prepared the party for the enjoyment of 

 their dinner, which Mrs. Hall had ready to serve on their arrival. 

 After an early bath and a good breakfast the party regretfully left 

 the hotel for Belfast, spending the whole day on the well-known 

 coast road, often described, but ever new, and always interesting 

 to those who can appreciate the sublimity and beauty of Nature. 



Frequent halts were made along the road, none more enjoyable 

 than the visit to Garron Tower, where Mr. Porteous, the gardener, 

 has a most magnificent display of flowers, while the castle itself is 

 a perfect museum of curiosities, and a very model of neatness and 

 order. With the grand scenery of Glenariff and the coast cliffs, 

 the attractions of Garron Tower, the excellent accommodation of 

 Carnlough Hotel, and the beautiful park at Glenarm, it is surprising 

 that the coast road is not more frequently visited, particularly as the 



