4*2 [Proc. B.N.F.C, 



the familiar Belemnite was found abundantly in the overlying 

 white chalk. Although the day was too hazy for the photo- 

 grapher, much admiration was expressed for the scenery, which 

 is bold and striking, and is but little known, although one of 

 the most interesting in our neighbourhood. Striking inland 

 through the lanes, the main road was taken for Brown's Bay, 

 on the way to the Larne Harbour ferry. Later in the evening, 

 Olderfleet Castle was visited before taking the 8-15 train for 

 Belfast. A prize for the greatest number of species of wild 

 plants in flower was secured by a lady member with 73 species. 



2, 3, 4, and 5 July. 



FIELD CLUB UNION. 



COAST OF NORTH ANTRIM. 



The associated societies held their annual excursion this 

 season on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July. On this occasion 

 the members of the various Irish Field Clubs visited the north 

 coast of Antrim, making Ballycastle the centre — a district 

 which is full of interest to the Naturalist, and of which a good 

 account appeared in the Irish Naturalist, July, 1897. On the 

 2nd July the members of the Dublin Club and others joined 

 the Belfast Club at the Northern Counties Railway, and took 

 train to Ballycastle. Arriving here, the party proceeded to the 

 Antrim Arms Hotel, which was made the headquarters during 

 their stay. After early luncheon the start was made to visit 

 and explore the sands of White Park Bay and the neighbour- 

 hood around Ballintoy. From the new road, which was the 

 route selected, one gets a good idea of the geography and 

 general character of the country. As the summit of the road 

 was reached the extensive panorama of the district opens out. 

 To the north the white cliffs of Rathlin Island were seen ; to 

 the east, far in the background, lay the Mull of Cantyre, with 

 Fair Head as a middle distance, whilst in the foreground Bally- 



