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Thomas Workman, one of the earliest members of the Club, 

 had kindly invited the party to his house at Craigdarragh before 

 returning home. The party, therefore, entered the picturesque 

 grounds from the shore, and were met by Mr. Workman. A short 

 time passed rapidly here, examining many objects of interest, 

 especially the large collection of Arachnidae, the family to which 

 the spiders, scorpions, and allied creatures belong. The inves- 

 tigation of this group has been followed with great success for 

 some time past by Mr. Workman, and his collection, in addition 

 to a large series of British species, contains many interesting 

 examples from Java, Madagascar, Brazil, &c. The company was 

 afterwards requested to adjourn to the dining-room, and invited 

 to partake of a refreshing tea, which was most highly appreciated. 

 The four hours' ramble along the shore having given a keen 

 edge to appetite, ample justice was done to the good things so 

 hospitably provided. A cordial vote of thanks on behalf of the 

 party was moved by the Rev. J. H. Smythe, and seconded by 

 Mr. Mann Harbison, to Mr. and Mrs. Workman for their very 

 great kindness in entertaining the Club on this their second 

 excursion for the year. Mr. Workman in responding, expressed 

 the pleasure it afforded him of receiving the Club in his house, 

 and trusted he would have other opportunities of meeting the 

 members of the Society under similar pleasing circumstances. 

 A walk was then taken in the beautiful grounds, and through 

 the secluded glen. The mode of growth of the ivy here is 

 someAvhat unusual, hanging as it does in light festoons over the 

 path and stream, from the branches of the trees, up which it 

 has climbed. This character, together with the remarkable 

 luxuriance of the ferns, &c., gives quite a tropical aspect to the 

 scene. Before leaving the grounds a visit was paid to a prom- 

 inent point, from which an extended view of the lough can be 

 had. Time would not permit of a prolonged stay. Mr. Work- 

 man therefore led the party by way of the house to the railway 

 station, and the short run to town concluded a most enjoyable 

 and instructive programme. 



