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proceeded to Coole Glebe, the residence of the Rev. George C. 

 Smythe, A.M., who had kindly invited them to dinner, which, as 

 may be supposed, was very welcome, after the long drive. Before 

 leaving Coole Glebe, the usual business meeting of the Club was 

 held, the Vice-President in the chair. Some new members were 

 elected ; and on the motion of the Rev. Geo. Robinson, seconded 

 by Mr. W. H. Patterson, M.R.I.A., and passed by acclamation, a 

 hearty vote of thanks was given to the host and hostess for the 

 kindness extended to the Club on this occasion, the chairman re- 

 minding the members that this was not the first time that Mr. 

 Smythe had hospitably entertained the members of the Belfast 

 Naturalists' Field Club. Such of the Members as take a special 

 interest in the department of Botany, were gratified by securing 

 specimens of the scaly hart's tongue (Cetarach officinarutri)> a fern 

 of some rarity, but which was found in plenty in the neighbour- 

 hood of Roughfort. 



