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up into sections. Some visited the underground passages of 

 the ruined castle, the graveyard, &c. ; others were attracted by 

 the sedgy shore of the calm lake, over which there hung a mist 

 completely hiding the distant shores. Time was, however, 

 running fast, and the walk to Antrim had yet to be done. The 

 road, however, like all those in the park, was a level one, and 

 kept with great care. The distance was, therefore, accomplished 

 without much fatigue. Reassembling in the historic town of 

 Antrim, the road was taken for the railway station, and, in a 

 quick train, the party soon returned to town, after a most 

 enjoyable day, the weather having been all that could be desired 

 for such an excursion. 



