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secured before returning to Sligo, and during the dinner and 

 afterwards in the Town Hall many expressions of admiration 

 at the day's outing were interchanged amongst the members. 

 It had been announced that Mr. J. J. Andrew offered a prize 

 for the best collection of plants made during the day, and 

 after a spirited competition this prize was awarded to Miss 

 Kidd, of the Belfast Club, whose vasculum contained 175 

 species. 



At nine o'clock on Thursday morning all were ready for 

 the day on and about Lough Gill, by many said to possess 

 even as much beauty as the far-famed Lakes of Killarney. 

 A short walk brought the party to Riverside, where boats 

 were in readiness, and the rowing powers of those who volun- 

 teered to handle the oars received a severe test, as the out- 

 ward journey proved to lie in the teeth of a strong easterly 

 wind. But the athletic members proved their capability in 

 this respect, and Slishwood was reached in due time, and all 

 disembarked on the south shore of the lovely lake. A steep 

 climb through the verdant wood brought the members to the 

 top of Doonee Rock, a wooded knoll of limestone with a pre- 

 cipitous face overlooking the lake, from whence an exquisite 

 view of the lake and its surroundings was obtained. After 

 enjoying: the prospect all descended to the shore, where lunch 

 was ready, and on its conclusion a drenching shower proved 

 somewhat unpleasant, but, as it only lasted for a short time, 

 and was the only rain experienced by the members here, 

 it failed to damp the enthusiasm and go which characterised 

 the proceedings during all the time. On the rain's cessation 

 the party started forward to explore Rockwood, where much 

 was found to occupy attention, the luxuriance of the hay- 

 soented fern {Lastrea cemula) and of other plants being fre- 

 quently commented upon. The afternoon, bright and fine — 

 the vegetation, seen to advantage after the heavy shower, 

 proving a continual theme for conversation, and the 

 assiduous attention of the collectors in the various sections — 

 caused the time to slip away quickly, till all were summoned 

 by the conductor's whistle announcing its expiry, and that 



