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by Lord Caulneld, his captor, whose arm was nerved with ven- 

 geance for a father's murder. The district around Caledon suf- 

 fered much, as it was the scene of many of the atrocities perpe- 

 trated during the rebellion of 164 1, commenced by Sir Phelim 

 O'Neill, on the 22nd of October in that fatal year. It now shares 

 the peace and prosperity that happily prevails over the whole 

 country, and the memory of the deeds of blood that once disturbed 

 it only adds a melancholy interest to a district rich with historical 

 associations, and embellished with natural beauty. 



At Caledon, the party could do little more than drive through 

 the park, of which they saw sufficient to lead to a determination to 

 visit the place again. They had, however, an opportunity of exa- 

 mining another ancient cross in the grounds — this being the fifth 

 cross seen during the day, a greater number than probably could 

 be seen within the same space in many other places. 



During the trip several rare plants were collected. The white 

 meadow saxifrage ( Saxifraga granulata) was found sparingly on 

 the mound at Rath Trillick. This is a very rare Irish plant, and 

 new to the district ; it has not been heretofore recorded as occur- 

 ring in Armagh or adjoining counties. At Tynan Abbey was 

 found the slender yellow trefoil (Trifolium filiforme). This may 

 be reckoned one of the best finds of the d::y, this slender trefoil 

 being one of the rarest, and not hitherto observed in Armagh. 

 Another rare plant — the lesser bank sedge (Carex paludosa) — was 

 found abundantly and very luxuriant in the lake of Tynan Abbey 

 demesne. The white dead nettle (Lamium album) was found on 

 the roadside, as likewise the leopards' bane ( Doroniatm Par- 

 dalianches), and many other plants of lesser note. The marsh fern 

 was not found, as time would not permit the party to reach the 

 locality where it was stated to be growing. 



On Saturday, 6th July, 



BALLINDERRY AND PORTMORE. 



The members of the Club do not always follow the beaten track 



