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made, by means of a plank from the deck of the steamer, on the 

 strand close to old Tulla Castle, a most picturesque ruin of the 

 Scotch baronial style, overlooking the lough, and formerly 

 occupied by the Hume family. This castle was burned and the 

 inhabitants massacred in the wars of 1641. A short walk 

 through the fields afforded the botanists ample time to indulge 

 in their pursuit, and some large sweet-scented orchids and other 

 plants were collected here, and also upon the islands where 

 landings had been previously made. The green net of an 

 entomologist did good work both here and in the woods of 

 Castle Archdall. 



Wagonettes and cars were then mounted, and the road 

 taken tor Carrick Lake, close by Knockmore, whose beetling 

 cliffs, burrowed by huge caves, invited investigation, but time 

 did not permit. The drive up the rocky gorge afforded the 

 geologists an opportunity of picking up some specimens of 

 fossils, partially weathered out in the stone ditches and exposed 

 sections, but the delight afforded to many could not be exceeded 

 when the secretary discovered the first abode of the royal fern 

 {Osmunda regalis), and no time was lost in securing specimens 

 by all the party. Although many were taken, the supply 

 seemed inexhaustible, as the growth was a most luxuriant one. 

 The sunset and increasing appetites bade a speedy return to 

 Enniskillen, which was soon accomplished, time not permitting 

 the party to visit Boho or the interesting old castle at Monea. 

 A pleasant reunion for dinner at eight, succeeded by some 

 music, brought the day to a close. 



On the third morning of the excursion many of the party 

 were up at six o'clock, and visited the new public gardens 

 known as the Fort Hill, where the fine column and statue to 

 the Peninsular hero, General Cole, have been erected. This park 

 has been laid out and planted in the most graceful manner, 

 and all the natural advantages of the ground have been fully 

 appreciated. The enterprising way in which this benefit has 

 been conferred upon Enniskillen reflects the greatest credit 

 upon its author, Mr. Plunkett, the present chairman of the 



