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best results, and it was pleasing along all the route to see the 

 comfortable school-houses, and the intelligent-looking children 

 met with, either going to or returning from them, their clean, 

 tidy appearance contrasting strongly with what may be too often 

 seen in some other parts of Ireland. After dinner, a hearty vote 

 of thanks was accorded to the Messrs. and Misses Musgrave for 

 the kindness, courtesy, and hospitality shown to the Club during 

 their visit to South Donegal. Without their assistance many 

 of the most interesting features seen, would have been over- 

 looked. The party returned to Glencolumbkille Hotel at a late 

 hour. 



Next morning the return journey via Glenties was com- 

 menced with much regret. For the greater part of the way it 

 is heavy up-hill work, and many miles were walked to relieve 

 the willing horses. The wild and picturesque pass at the head 

 of Glenagh, is at an elevation of 900 feet, after which the road 

 rapidly descends to 200 feet, following the course of Glengesh 

 River most of the way to Ardara. After dinner, which was 

 enjoyed with unusual heartiness, the ordinary business meeting 

 of the Society was held. A number of new members were elected, 

 and hearty thanks were accorded to the Chairman, and to the 

 conductor of the excursion, for the manner in which the pro- 

 gramme had been arranged and carried out. The remaining 

 portion of the day's drive was then resumed, and Glenties was 

 reached late in the evening. After the night's accommodation 

 had been arranged — a matter severely taxing the energy and 

 patience of all concerned, — a few members, anxious to see the 

 industries of the town, were kindly shown over the extensive 

 hand-knit hosiery warehouse, of Bernard M'Devitt, Esq. We 

 understand there are several other firms engaged in this trade 

 in the county, and that the demand for their productions is 

 deservedly increasing. 



Next morning required breakfast at six o'clock, and a start 

 half an hour later for Stranorlar, in time for the train about 

 noon. This was happily accomplished, and time allowed for 

 luncheon at the latter place, putting all in good form for the long 



