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of Broughshane, as an evidence that the Siberian elephant {Elephas 

 primigenius) once lived in Ireland, perhaps contemporary with 

 the great Irish Elk (Megaceros Hibemicus). Several horns are 

 reported to have been found with the Mammoth teeth, but the 

 horns have not been identified. The gravels, &c, which crop out 

 below the face of the cliff at this place yield a large number of 

 shells, all of them being of a boreal or northern type, indicating 

 that the climate at the time the shells lived was very much colder 

 than it is now, and corresponded with the conditions under which 

 the Mammoth is supposed to have lived. Leaving Ballyruther, 

 and driving on to the Deer Park, within two miles of Glenarm, 

 the party again separated — some to explore the landslips, some to 

 botanise among the masses of fallen rocks that cover the under- 

 cliffs, and others to enjoy the magnificent coast scenery from the 

 best points of view; and thus the day was spent until the arrival 

 at the Carnlough Hotel for luncheon. This collation was quickly 

 disposed of, and the party having examined Mr. Reside's observa- 

 tory, moved off for Garron Point. After a quiet walk through the 

 castle grounds, the mural cliffs and other geological features of 

 the place were examined, and the remainder of the day was spent 

 in the drive from thence to Cushendall. The drive was exceedingly 

 pleasant, the weather being all that could be desired for the thorough 

 enjoyment of the magnificent scenery along this portion of the 

 coast. 



The capacity of the Glens of Antrim Hotel at Cushendall was 

 severely tested, when some twenty-five tired naturalists, laden with 

 rocks and plants, claimed the shelter of this quiet hostelry, in 

 addition to about the same number already provided for there, 

 but a little skilful management and the exercise of good humour, 

 soon made all right for the night. 



After an early breakfast on Wednesday morning, the party went 

 by their conveyances to the new pier of the Glenariffe Iron Ore 

 and Harbour Company at the south side of Red Bay. By the 

 way specimens of the Gym?iade?iia conopsea, with its pretty purple 

 spike of flowers and delicate perfume, were collected from the 



