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inland, here gradually approaches the shore, and on nearing 

 Glenarm Bay overhangs the road in a threatening manner, at a 

 height of over 500 feet. 



A halt was called at the Deer Park to examine the rugged 

 ground at the base of the cliffs. Here the rocks of various 

 geological formations cover the slopes in the wildest possible con- 

 fusion. Fossils from Chalk, Greensand, Lias, and Rhaetic may be 

 picked up side by side, all having slipped down from the cliffs 

 above. Several of the characteristic fossils were obtained, and 

 materials for microscopic examination brought away. While those 

 of geological tastes were thus employed, others of the party visited 

 the site of the ancient stone-enclosed graves recently discovered in 

 the soil above one of the chalk quarries near Glenarm. A full 

 account of these had been brought before the club at one of the 

 meetings the previous winter, and specimens from them were ex- 

 hibited at the conversazione. 



Passing through Glenarm, with its busy harbour, no further halt 

 is made till Carnlough is reached, where ample justice was done to 

 a substantial luncheon. Cards of admission having been kindly 

 granted to the party to visit the romantic grounds of Garron 

 Tower, a start was again made. Soon the level coast road was 

 left for an uphill winding one, leading to the Castle grounds. The 

 scenery from some of the vantage-points along this road is really 

 magnificent — landward, the densely wooded hillside rises abruptly 

 to a height of several hundred feet, while far below the calm sea 

 may be seen at intervals through the rich verdure. Southward, a 

 grand vista opens of the route along which we have travelled. 

 The sandy beach at Carnlough is followed by the white cliffs 

 beyond, while the richly timbered valley of the Glenarm and Lin- 

 ford Rivers lead temptingly inland. The more distant prospect is 

 well tilled in by bold Knock Dhu and the northern extremity of 

 Islandmagee. The Maiden Lighthouses, with the Scotch coast, 

 complete a picture rarely equalled for grandeur and variety of 



