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fictitious finds has commenced in the neighbourhood. A variety 

 of excellent photographs, chiefly of Roman and Venetian scenes, 

 were contributed by Miss Johnston, of Dalriada j and Mr. James 

 Magill, of Donegall Place, showed a large collection of continental 

 views, and also a comprehensive series of scenes in Egypt and 

 Nubia. Some strawberry plants, bearing ripe fruit, were lent by 

 Mr. Grieve, of Mountstewart. Mr. Greer Malcomson exhibited a 

 series of growing ferns of remarkable beauty, and Mrs. Simpson a 

 collection of mounted seaweeds. Professor Everett, D.C.L., had 

 a very interesting polariscope, and Dr. J. Thomson a new form of 

 calculating machine, which excited much curiosity. Some fla- 

 mingoes shot in the North of Africa, by Mr. Francis Ritchie, were 

 also amongst the objects exhibited. The various portions of the 

 building were very beautifully decorated with banners, evergreens, 

 &c, and looked remarkably well ; and, thanks to the active and 

 energetic secretaries of the Club— Messrs. Wm. Gray and Hugh 

 Robinson — all the arrangements were of the most complete kind. 

 Refreshments were partaken of in the lower room, and altogether 

 a very enjoyable and highly intellectual evening was spent. 



