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difficulty in procuring " subjects " was carefully examined. The 

 moat or dun was then visited, and the view from its summit 

 much admired. This dun is partly natural, and partly artificial, 

 and is extensively burrowed with souterrains. On the hill 

 behind can still be traced the trenches thrown up by the United 

 Irishmen in 1798, to which they retreated after their defeat at 

 Antrim, but subsequently laid down their arms upon a general 

 amnesty being granted by the authorities to all except the 

 leaders. A speedy drive soon brought the party to Temple- 

 patrick and to tea, after which the general meeting was held — 

 Mr. Alex. Tate, C.E., in the chair. It was moved and seconded 

 that the best thanks of the Club be given to those who had 

 granted permission to visit the various objects of interest on 

 their properties. Three new members were elected, and the 

 secretary read the list of attendances at the different excursions 

 for the season, which were much larger than those of any recent 

 year. It was also announced that the present roll of membership 

 is the largest ever attained by the Club. After a few flattering 

 remarks by some of the members in regard to the way in which 

 the Honorary Secretaries had conducted matters, the meeting 

 ended ; and shortly afterwards the good horses brought the 

 party quickly home. 



