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although thousands breed on our sea-cliffs all round the coast. 

 This discovery caused a long delay, and, after patient search, 

 an egg was found and carefully wrapped up and taken away. 

 For this and other reasons, the walk took longer than was 

 anticipated, but fatigue was speedily banished on meeting the 

 first section at the Teahouse in Glenariff. Here the party 

 was increased by the welcome addition of some members stay- 

 ing in Cushendall. Mounting the brakes the drive down 

 Glenariff was begun, the whole valley being bathed in the 

 evening sunshine. Near Waterfoot the sea holly was observed 

 growing in abundance. At Cushendall, Mrs. Millar, the kindly 

 hostess of the celebrated Glens of Antrim Hotel, was ready to 

 welcome the party, and soon all were discussing a good 

 dinner. Afterwards the party visited the hospitable house of 

 the Cushendall friends, and a very pleasant evening was 

 spent, the more serious labours of the day giving place to 

 light-hearted conversation and anecdote. After supper had 

 been gracefully dispensed, the hotel was again sought, and 

 soon quietness reigned supreme. 



On Saturday morning, after eight o'clock breakfast, the 

 party mounted the brakes and drove to '' Ossian's Grave." 

 Here they were met by Mr. Alexander M'Cloy, R.D.C., who 

 very kindly gave a most interesting account of the traditions 

 and folklore connected with the place, and pointed out other 

 objects of interest in the vicinity. The " grave " was photo- 

 graphed, and, after expressing their thanks to Mr. M'Cloy, 

 the drive to Cushendun was resumed. 



On arriving here the celebrated caves in the old red 

 sandstone were visited and thoroughly explored, while a mem- 

 ber gave an account of their geological history. Returning 

 from the caves, the members were gratified to meet with their 

 esteemed President (Mr. F. J. Bigger, M.R.I.A.), who had 

 come to join the party for a short time. After inspecting 

 the remains of Garra Castle, the steep ascent of Tornamoney 

 Hill was undertaken in order to visit Tornamoney Cashel. 

 The large circle of stones is between 50 and 60 feet in dia- 

 meter, and has a chamber in the thickness of the walls, which 



