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The old church of Loughguile was lirst visited. It is now an 

 ivy-clad ruin, rectangular in form, with a small east window, and 

 the remains of a belfry tower at the west end. 



The party, after inspecting the old church, then moved off to 

 the old castle, which stands on elevated ground to the north of 

 the lake. The local Rector (the Rev. Mr. Quinn) joined at this 

 juncture, and was most agreeable and helpful to the visitors. The 

 conductor led the party over the grounds of the old castle, and in 

 regard to the remains themselves gave an outline of their character 

 and history. Mr. Adam Speers, B.Sc, then, by request, gave a 

 short address on the castle and its history. 



After inspecting the old castle, the party settled down to 

 lunch, and subsequently broke up into groups, when the members 

 had an opportunity, for three hours or so, of pursuing their 

 individual hobbies and studies. At four o'clock all met again at 

 the castle, and, remounting the cars, a start was made at 4.15 for 

 Ballymoney, which was reached at 5.40. After tea the customary 

 brief business meeting was held, the President, Mr. Robert 

 Patterson, F.L.S., occupying the chair, when three new members 

 were elected. A resolution embodying the thanks of the Club to 

 Mr. C. G. Macartney, D.L., of Lissanoure, for his kindness in 

 granting permission to visit the castle and demesne, was also 

 passed. This resolution was proposed by the President of Queen's 

 College, the Rev. Dr. Hamilton, and seconded by Mr. William 

 Swanston, F.G.S. 



The 6-55 p.m. train was taken at Ballymoney, and Belfast 

 was reached at 8-35. 



From the ornithological point of view the heronry on 

 the island was of course the most interesting feature of the 

 day. Several broods of mallards in the "flapper" stage were 

 noted on the lakes, on which moorhens, coots, and little grebes 

 were numerous. On one of the smaller lakes a few teal were 

 observed, the males just entering into the "eclipse" stage of 

 plumage usual at this season. A pair of mute swans with their 



