534 C Proc - B.N.F.C., 



namely, the conversion of the Northern nations." In the 

 Duke's book on Iona he has published the best account of 

 Columba. The high esteem in which he was held by the 

 native Irish in his day is proved by the invitation he received 

 to return from Iona to Ireland to preside at the great Conven- 

 tion of Drumceatt, when important matters of dispute were to 

 be discussed between the chiefs and bards. Considerable 

 differences of opinion are held with reference to the exact site 

 of Drumceatt, some holding that it was on the right bank of 

 the Roe, and others that it was on the left. At the Naturalists' 

 meeting the matter was freely discussed, and the general 

 opinion was expressed in favour of Daisy Hill, adjoining Rce 

 Park. 



Leaving the hill the party were very kindly conducted 

 through Roe Park by Mr. and Mrs. Ritter, whose knowledge 

 of the locality conveyed in the most acceptable manner added 

 very much to the pleasure of the party. O'Cathan's Rock and 

 Castle were visited, and the very best views of the fine scenery 

 of the River Roe was pointed out; and, coming to more matter- 

 of-fact subjects, Mr. Ritter explained how he has succeeded in 

 making use of the water power of the river to generate the 

 electric power which is now used to work manufacturing 

 machinery in Roe Park, and to light Roe Park House and the 

 town of Limavady. 



After leaving Mr. and Mrs. Ritter the Naturalists walked on 

 to Carrick Rocks, a very fine gorge cut out of the Silurian rocks 

 by the River Roe. The banks at each side are about 60 feet 

 high, and give capital sections for study. The surrounding 

 plantation about the rocks and up the sides of the ravine, with 

 the dark waters of the Roe at foot, form a combination of 

 romantic scenery well worthy of the artist's pencil, and, with 

 its variety of animal life, birds, fish, and insects, is a very 

 paradise for the Naturalists. 



Being now four miles from headquarters, cars met the party 

 for the return journey, calling at Ardmore, where Mrs. 

 Macrory, with a generous hospitality, entertained the explorers 



