SUMMER SESSION. 



The following Excursions were ?nade during the Summer Session : 



On Saturday, 20th May, to 



MOUNTSTEWART AND GREYABBEY. 



A large party met at the Ulster Hall, and left there in two 

 large open vehicles. There was no interruption to the direct 

 drive from Belfast to Newtownards, except the occasional halt 

 called for the purpose of examining the ferns by the wayside glens, 

 or the exposed rocks on the adjoining banks, or to gather some 

 special plants that were here and there recognised on the hedge- 

 rows. Driving through the populous town of Newtownards, a 

 visit was paid to the ruins of what was once the parish church,* 

 built by Sir Hugh Montgomery, and which subsequently became 

 the session house. It is now a " neat ruin," well cared for by the 

 representatives of the Marquis of Londonderry. On the road 

 thence to Mountstewart, not the least interesting incident was a 

 morning call paid the " oldest inhabitant" of the County Down. 

 This old gentleman is 103 years of age, and still well and hearty. 

 He was a little puzzled to account for such a number of visitors as 

 filled his cottage, and expressed his regret that " he had nae seats 

 for all of you." Standing up he flourished a stick, and showed 



Sec Measured Drawings by Mr. R. M. Young in the Club's Portfolio. 



