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he had been present ; to Colonel Hamilton, D.L., for permission 

 to visit Killyleagh Castle ; to several local members, whose kind 

 assistance had been of much service ; and most of all, to their 

 host and hostess, for their liberal hospitality and great kindness. 

 He asked the meeting to accord their thanks to them by accla- 

 mation, which was done with much heartiness. Mr. Heron 

 having said a few suitable words in reply, the party dispersed 

 for a stroll through the extensive grounds, after which the 

 vehicles were once more mounted, and the return journey was 

 made to Crossgar, in time to catch the evening train to Belfast, 

 and the members arrived in town at 8 30. 



ENNISKILLEN AND LOUGH ERNE. 



The long excursion of the Club took place on Wednesday, 

 Thursday, and Friday, July 29, 30, and 31. Enniskillen and 

 Lough Erne were the places chosen, and happy, indeed, was 

 the choice, as three days were spent by the members in scenes 

 of unsurpassed loveliness, and in visiting places teeming with 

 historical and mythological associations. Over three dozen 

 members and their friends assembled at 8-45 at the Great 

 Northern Railway, and took their departure in a carriage 

 specially reserved by the courteous manager of the line. After 

 a pleasant run, Clones was reached, and a stoppage of half 

 an hour was fully taken advantage of by the members in 

 inspecting the fine fort which enhances the summit of a hill over- 

 looking the town. Surrounding the central dun are three 

 concentric raths, all in good preservation. The site and 

 appearance mark it out as being a considerable stronghold in 

 the good old times when might was right. It was erected by 

 a pagan chief called Eos, hence the name Clones — viz., Cluain, 

 a meadow, and Eos, the chief's name — the meadow of Eos. 

 Close by, in the centre of the large market square, overlooked 

 by the graceful spire of the parish church, stands the old town 

 cross, well preserved, and with the exception of a stone in the 



