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from which the most extended views can be had. To the right 

 towers Knocklayde ; then Benmore, with its unmistakable 

 outline, whilst a little off shore lies Raghery, with its clearly 

 defined lines of black and white (basalt and chalk), like an old 

 man-of-war. Nearer hand is Sheep Island, under the cliffs at 

 Ballintoy, where the quaint church sits on the long level stretch 

 of grain land, which forms such a peculiar feature of that 

 district. Out to sea lie the bluff cliffs of Cantyre, and the 

 smaller bulk of Islay, whilst the Paps of Jura are scarcely 

 discernable in the distance. To the left stretches the much- 

 indented coast line to Portrush, with the long stretches of sand 

 at Bushfoot and the White Rocks, where the breakers leave long 

 white lines of foam upon the yellow strand. Past Portrush, 

 Derry hills fade into the blue mountains of Donegal, where the 

 setting sun tinges with red the far-away island of Inistrahull. 

 A pleasant walk soon brought all back with sharpened appetites 

 to the Causeway Hotel, where justice was soon done to an 

 excellent tea. After the repast W. H. Patterson, M.R.I.A., in 

 a few remarks, conveyed the thanks of the Club to Mr. Traill 

 for his attention during the day, and the assistance he had 

 rendered in his paper and short descriptive sketch. He was 

 supported by Alexander Tate, C.E., and Mann Harbison. Mr. 

 Traill replied, stating it afforded him great pleasure to be of 

 any service to the Club, of which he had long been a member, 

 and only regretted his duties prevented him from joining more 

 of the excursions during the summer season. The following 

 new members were then elected : — J. Coleman, H.M.C. ; R. T. 

 Greer, John M'Neill, and Henry Scott. 



After half an hour spent in the hotel grounds, a special tram- 

 car was taken to Portrush, where the morning's railway 

 carriage was resumed, and a quick run brought all back to 

 Belfast, well satisfied with the weather, the scenery, the geology, 

 and the hospitality enjoyed at the Giant's Causeway. 



