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ascertain whether it still exists. The plant is named Cephalan- 

 thera ensifolia. A specimen brought from Killarney was 

 shown to assist those unacquainted with its appearance, and a 

 special prize offered for its discovery stimulated several to 

 engage in an active search. This proved fruitless, and the 

 question of its present existence remains unsettled, with the 

 balance of probability strongly in the negative. 



Antrim, and the round tower, which is now kept in perfect 

 order and preservation by the care of G. J. Clarke, Esq., J. P., 

 concluded the day's programme. This tower is interesting as 

 having the Irish cross inscribed on a stone over the lintel of 

 the doorway, Donaghmore, near Navan, being the only other 

 tower possessing a similar emblem. Through the kindness of 

 Mr. Clarke, the Club were invited to examine a curious ecclesi- 

 astical relic — viz., one of the '' knee stones," a large basaltic 

 block, with two hollows sunk in its surface, presumably to 

 receive water from the holy well not far distant, for the use of 

 pilgrims seeking a cure for their infirmities. 



The party returned by rail from Antrim, well satisfied with 

 their day's work in one of the most interesting localities about 

 Belfast. 



On 8th, 9th and loth July, to 



FAIR HEAD, &c. 



The third excursion for the present session was on the 8th, 

 9th, and loth July, to Ballycastle, Fair Head, Cushendall, and 

 the coast road. At 9.30 those intending to join assembled at 

 the Northern Counties Terminus, and left by the 9.50 train, 

 and in due time arrived in Ballycastle. The railway platform 

 of this usually quiet town was in extraordinary bustle, and vast 

 quantities of luggage were piled about. This, it was soon 

 ascertained, was from the Dominion line s.s. Sarnia, which had 

 grounded on the south point of Rathlin Island the previous 



