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Report of the Archgeological Section. 



The work of this Section having been in abeyance during the 

 previous session, was resumed for the present session on 21st 

 August, 191 5, when a number of members and friends travelled 

 to the ancient Churches of Saul and Raholp, so much identified 

 with the Mission of St. Patrick. Great interest was taken in the 

 recent restoration work at Raholp and the discoveries made there 

 by Mr. F. J. Bigger. The second excursion was to Ardglass and 

 Ardtole. Good work has recently been carried out on the ancient 

 Church of Ardtole by the Board of Works, and many important 

 discoveries made of stained glass, etc., in which keen interest 

 was taken by the members of the Section. The third excursion 

 was to the Stone Circle at Ballynoe, and Rathmullin and Eranagh. 



Two lectures were given during the Winter in the Clubroom. 

 The first by Mr. J. A. S. Stendall, on "Obsolete Punishments," 

 enhanced by an exhibition of many of the ancient instruments 

 of torture. The second lecture was given by Mr. Joseph 

 Maxwell, on " This Winter's Night Sky," illustrated by lantern, 

 and original coloured drawings by the lecturer from his own 

 observations of the heavenly bodies. 



Other lectures promised have been postponed till next session. 

 (Signed) 



R. May, Hon. Sec. of the Section. 



Report of the Junior Section. 



The year commenced with a total membership of 2 1. During 

 the year 5 members have resigned, and 1 has been struck off 

 owing to non-payment of subscription, while 17 new members have 

 been elected, giving a present total of 32 members, an increase of 1 1. 



Five excursions were held during the Summer, as follows : — - 

 Ligoniel to Glengormley, Holywood Woods, and the Lagan, for 

 general field work ; Cave Hill, for the study of Geology, was also 

 visited, under the leadership of Dr. J. K. Charlesworth. The 

 attendance at all the excursions was good, the average number of 

 Juniors present being 18. 



