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scenery of Glenarm Demesne, the party drove back to Larne 

 in time for the last train to Belfast, and thus closed another 

 of the many pleasant trips to Glenarm and its neighbourhood. 



On 20th, 21st, and 22nd July, to 



BALLYCASTLE AND BALLINTOY. 



This was considered the principal excursion for the year, 

 and was looked forward to with much pleasure. On Wednes- 

 day morning a large party assembled at the York Street 

 Terminus of the Northern Counties Railway, and left by the 

 9.30 train for Larne. Mr. M'Neill's van was awaiting the 

 arrival of the train to convey the party to Cushendall, &c. 

 The day was agreeably fine, and the drive along the coast so 

 frequently described in our reports was thoroughly enjoyable. 

 Frequent halts were made at the exposed geological sections, 

 the old ruined castles, attractive glens, and wherever an op- 

 portunity was afforded to extract fossils, collect plants, or enjoy 

 special views of the coast scenery, A considerable halt was 

 made at Cushendall, where Mrs. Martin had dinner prepared, 

 which was promptly served up and promptly disposed of, after 

 which the whole party were better prepared for their further 

 drive of fifteen miles to Ballycastle. Leaving the van at 

 Glendun, the party walked up the hill, and on the way 

 gathered a number of ferns, including Lastrea Oreopteris, 

 which occurred in great abundance. After a pleasant drive 

 in the cool of the evening, the old glass works of Ballycastle, 

 or " The Port of the Britons," came into view about eight 

 o'clock, and soon after, the party was comfortably made up 

 for the night at Mr. M'Donnell's Hotel. 



Early next morning, even before the conductor's whistle 

 sounded, all were astir, and some had taken a walk over the 

 beach, &c., and by nine o'clock breakfast was over, and the 



