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house, and attains dimensions which are seldom seen here, except 

 in localities so mild and salubrious as the one under notice. 



Assembling again on the terrace in front of the house, a short 

 communication was brought before the members on cromlechs and 

 similar megalithic remains. A lively discussion ensued, but time 

 did not admit of its continuance ; and the conveyances being again 

 ready, the start was made for home. Leaving Ballyoran by the 

 main entrance, the Newtownards Road was soon reached, and a 

 few minutes brought the party to Dundonald. Here a halt was 

 made to inspect an antique chest in the Presbyterian church. The 

 chest is of wrought iron, and is of a peculiar construction, having 

 the lock occupying the entire of the inner side of the lid. Bolts 

 are shot out on each of the four sides, and catch on a projecting 

 flange on the edges of the chest, so preventing the lid being raised 

 till the key is turned round, a process which requires a lever passed 

 through the bow of the key. The chest is very similar in appear- 

 ance to those in the Tower of London, and which are said to have 

 been recovered from the wreck of the Armada. That this chest 

 is also Spanish there can be little doubt, as the arms of Spain 

 appear inside the lid. 



Darkness was now setting in, and the homeward journey was 

 resumed. The party arrived in town about half-past eight, after 

 one of the most enjoyable excursions which the Club has as yet had, 

 whether with regard to the weather, the interest of the district 

 visited, or the hospitable treatment they received. 



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