392 [Proc. B.N.F.C, 



alsus, so rare in other localities, was seen in abundance, eight 

 examples being observed on the grass within the compass of a 

 square yard. A fine opportunity was also afforded for securing 

 examples of the burnet moth ( Anthoceras ftlifiendula) ; numbers of 

 the cocoons of this species were observed placed on stems of 

 grass and of rushes. 



From the Gobbins the party proceeded to Gransha, on the 

 eastern shore of Larne Lough, to inspect an ancient place of sepul- 

 ture which is locally reported to have been a burial place of the 

 Danes. The interments were discovered when quarrying lime- 

 stone many years ago, the graves having been made in the soil 

 above the rock. A full description of this interesting relic of an 

 age whose history seems nearly lost, and an account of the various 

 objects contained in the graves, was published in the " Ulster 

 Journal of Archaeology." It is fortunate that such is the case, as 

 not a single trace of the interments is now to be found. 



From Gransha a smart walk of half an hour brought the party 

 to Ballycarry railway station, whence they returned to Belfast, well 

 pleased with the results of the trip, and only regretting that so 

 many friends were prevented from accompanying them. 



On 15th, 1 6th, and 17th July, to 



THE ANTRIM COAST ROAD AND CUSHENDALL. 



The third excursion of the Society for the present year was made 

 on 15th, 1 6th, and 17th July. The locality chosen was the 

 Antrim coast road, with the picturesque village of Cushendall as 

 head- quarters. So attractive is the scenery along this route, and 

 so interesting are the many features presented to the lover of 

 nature by the bold and rugged character of the coast, and the 

 varied geological phenomena which it presents, that on a previous 

 occasion of the Club's visit a feeling was expressed that it should 



