the party were delighted when they arrived at the Glens of Antrim 

 Hotel, at eight o'clock in the evening. Here the resources of Mrs. 

 Martin's establishment were called into requisition ; her excellent 

 fare disposed of, and all were made comfortable for the night. 



It had been determined to visit Grlendun and Grlenariff the next 

 day, and every arrangement was made for the purpose; but, ere the 

 day dawned, a violent storm of drenching rain set in, and continued, 

 without the slightest intermission, for the entire day, cutting off all 

 hope of the party's anticipated enjoyments. The swelling flood 

 geemed to rejoice in their disappointment, and the whistling wind 

 to mock their leader's call. Imprisoned thus, the interval between 

 an early breakfast and the hour for lunch was passed in pleasant 

 games; and the severity of fate's decree was softened by the melody 

 of song — nor was the object of the trip neglected. Mr. D. Black, 

 of Cushendall, kindly introduced his excellent geological map of the 

 district, and pointed out the occurrence of the various geological 

 formations from Carnlough Bay to the slopes of Knocklayd. A 

 substantial dejuener, at two o'clock, prepared the party for the drive 

 home, for which they started soon after three o'clock, under a com- 

 plete deluge of rain. The grand old cliffs and beautiful landscapes 

 along the route that, on the previous day, were bathed in sunshine, 

 were now enveloped in storm-clouds, ever and anon rolled back by 

 the fury of the wind, furnished glimpses of shattered rocks and 

 falling waters, torrents bounding from the hills, and waves breaking 

 from the sea. Notwithstanding this continued severity of the 

 weather, the party arrived safely at Larne, in time for the last train 

 for Belfast. 



On 5th September, to 



SCRABO HILL AND MOVILLA. 



Having arrived at Newtownards by the train leaving at ten 

 o'clock, the party walked on to the interesting ruins of Movilla, or 

 Magh Bile, a distance of about a mile from the station. The Abbey 

 of Magh Bile was founded about a.D. 540, by St. Finian, who died 



