1875-1876.] l6 3 



unsuccessful ; the Cinnabar moth was captured, as also the common 

 blue (P. Alexis). The red admiral ( V. Atalanta) was seen at 

 Glenoe, this being very early for this rather scarce species. Both 

 plants and insects seem, however, to be in advance this season. 

 As a proof of this, it may be mentioned that ripe strawberries, of 

 nature's own produce, were plucked during the day. The road to 

 Glynn winds along the side of a hill, and affords a fine prospect. 

 Larne Lough, and the town so picturesquely situated, are seen 

 almost below, with the steamer taking her departure for Stranraer. 

 The huge rock of Ailsa was distinctly in view, and in the dim 

 distance the blue hills of Ayrshire. The return to Glynn was 

 hurried by an unwelcome shower, and on arrival at the station the 

 judges commenced the examination of the collections made during 

 the day, and continued the work in the saloon carriage on the 

 return journey, being busily occupied until Greencastle was 

 reached, when they announced that the first prize was awarded to 

 Miss Gray, who collected 88 species, and the second to Miss 

 Connery — 81 species. Mr. Gray, who collected specimens of 96 

 species, had previously retired in favour of the ladies. The com- 

 petition was most spirited. The lowest number recorded was 71, 

 and when it is considered that the collections were restricted to 

 native plants in flower or in fruit, it will be seen that the result 

 was highly creditable to the powers of discrimination and obser- 

 vation of the various competitors, none of whom were professed 

 botanists. 



On Saturday, 3rd July, to 



BALLYNAHINCH, MONTALTO, AND THE SPA. 



Owing to the fact of this being the only half-holiday excursion 

 in the programme for this season, and the day being all that could 

 be desired, a large number of the members and their friends 

 availed themselves of the arrangements made, and met at the 

 County Down terminus in time to leave by the 1.15 train. On 



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