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upon to publish some results of his work at the request of 

 the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Whether 

 his views will eventually be accepted by geologists remains 

 to be seen. In any case, however, the facts so laboriously 

 collected during the Survey of Clare Island will always be 

 available to investigators and will be of invaluable benefit 

 in future researches. 



IRISH SOCIETIES. 



BELFAST NATURALISTS' FIELD CLUB 



Aug. 27. — Excursion to Glaslough. — Twenty -seven members and 

 friends entrained at Belfast and travelled by the 9.30 a.m. train to Glas- 

 lough. Here they were met by Mr. W. F. de V. Kane, D.L., M.R.I. A., 

 who conducted the party to the demesne of Colonel Leslie, D.L., who had 

 kindly granted permission to the Club for the exploration of his place. 

 Passing from the entrance gates towards the house the many species of 

 exotic conifers and other trees and shrubs absorbed the attention of the 

 members, and on reaching the terrace on which the house stands all paused 

 to admire the view embracing Glaslough Lake, backed by woods just 

 beginning to assume the mellow tints of autumn. 



After examination of the art treasures of the house, Mr. Kane then led 

 the party to the lake side, where lunch was partaken of, and afterwards 

 all scattered to follow their particular bents. The earlier portion of the 

 afternoon was mainly spent in the woods bordering Glaslough Lake, and 

 some of the more energetic members paid a visit to Kivey Lake. By four 

 o'clock almost all had reassembled in the gardens, through which they 

 were conducted by Mr. Bryce, though it proved somewhat of a disappoint- 

 ment to some of the members that so tidy and clean was the place that 

 lurking places for " vermin " were conspicuous by their absence. Shortly 

 after half -past four the conductor's whistle summoned the party, and 

 all proceeded to the railway station, where they found tea awaiting them. 

 After tea a short business meeting was held, N. H. Foster, F.L.S., 

 M.R.I. A., presiding. On the motion of J. R. Macoun, seconded by 

 Mr. F. A. Heron, hearty votes of thanks were passed to Colonel and Mrs. 

 Leslie for their kindness and courtesy in admitting the party to their 

 beautiful house and demesne, and to Mr. Kane, who attended to direct 

 their steps. Mrs. Aird, Mrs. M'Carthy, Miss Young, and Hugh Aird 

 were elected members ; the proceedings terminated. About an hour was 

 now at the disposal of the members, which was devoted to collecting in the 

 neighbourhood of the station, etc. ; and at 6.30 the reserved caniages 

 were re-entered, and Belfast safely reached at 8.15, thus bringing to a 

 successful termination the summer session of the club's fifty -third year. 



