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successful in finding the junction between the granite and 

 Silurian beds in the Glen River. Tea was served in the Slieve 

 Donard Hotel promptly at 5-30, after which the majority of the 

 party returned to Belfast by the 6-50 train, all agreeing that the 

 day was one of the most enjoyable the Club has had for a long 

 time, this result being very largely due to the magnificent weather 

 conditions which prevailed during the whole excursion. 



The Botanists handed in the following list of interesting plants 

 observed : — Thalictrum collinum, Saxifraga sfellaris, 6alix herbacea, 

 Potamogeton rufescens, Lycopodium Selago and L. clavatum. 



At the business meeting Mr. Cleland expressed the thanks of 

 the members to Mr. H. Armytage Moore who had granted 

 permission for the party to go through Donard Lodge Demesne, 

 and to Mr. J. W. Manning whose excellent tea arrangements had 

 so greatly added to the pleasures of the day. Messrs. Adam 

 M'Meekin and James Williamson were elected ordinary members. 



BALLYWALTER 



The fifth excursion took place on 14th July when forty-three 

 members and friends under the conduCtorship of Mr. S. A. 

 Bennett travelled by train to Newtownards. Here brakes were in 

 waiting to convey the party via Greyabbey to Ballywalter Park 

 where the members were received by Lady Dunleath who had 

 kindly thrown the grounds and aviary open for their inspection. 

 A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Lady Dunleath on the 

 motion of Mr. F. A. Heron seconded by Mr. Porter. 



Tea was served at the Dunleath Arms Inn and the drive was 

 resumed to Donaghadee in time to catch the 7-35 train for 

 Belfast. 



Poterium officinale was noted in its old station at Donaghadee, 

 and Anthriscus vulgaris was seen a little north of Ballywalter. 



At the business meeting Mr. Donald T. Mackintosh was 

 elected an ordinary member, Mr. H. Baker an Associate member, 

 and Master Charles Grainger a Junior member. 



