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shaft, it appears quite perfect, but its beautiful sculptured figures 

 and Celtic ornament are now smoothed by the hand of time, 

 and the grey lichen speaks of the many centuries of evidence 

 that it has borne to the faith of our people. Near at hand in 

 an overcrowded and dreadfully neglected graveyard, that could 

 not by any possible stretch of imagination be called " God's 

 Acre," stands one of " the round towers of other days," only the 

 conical roof being wanted to make it a most perfect and inter- 

 esting specimen of Celtic architecture. The style of the 

 masonry employed in its construction certainly places this 

 clochteac amongst the earliest erected, probably the eighth 

 century, but the whole beauty of the place is spoiled by the 

 rubbish and rank growth of nettles that entirely cover the 

 graves in the adjoining cemetery. The well-meaning clergy 

 and laity of Clones should surely remedy this eyesore at their 

 very doors. 



Half an hour more in the train brought the party to New- 

 townbutler, where cars had been provided to carry the baggage 

 and a few members of the Club to Crom Castle, a distance of 

 three miles, the walk to which was fully enjoyed after the long 

 seat in the train, and was a pleasant relaxation to all parties. 

 The delightful shades of Crom were soon reached, and the 

 grandeur of the modern castle fully admired ; the situation is 

 perfect, overlooking as it does the rich meadows and winding 

 loughs of the Maguires' country, whilst all around is a most 

 extensive growth of oak, ash, and beech. Through the usual 

 courtesy of the Earl of Erne the grounds and gardens were fully 

 open to the members. The favourite haunt, however, was the 

 old castle, beautiful in its ruins, on the edge of the lough, sur- 

 rounded by undulating terraces and ancient yew trees, under 

 whose branches hundreds of knightly warriors might stand 

 with ease. Here the Club was met by Mr. Thomas Plunkett, 

 M.R.I. A.., of Enniskillen, for whose care and kindness during 

 the excursion all the members were very grateful. The old 

 towers and walls, though now covered with green, had success- 

 fully held aloft, the banner of William of Orange in the trouble- 



