"Do you mean to put me to shame in the presence of the people who are coming?" when, hey, presto! without any more ado the cupboard door swung open.

Of the brownie it may be said, without any great stretch of imagination, that he is "monarch of all he surveys"-in Cara at least. To match his dignity, therefore, it will surprise no one to. learn that he is the possessor of a kind of throne called "the brownie's chair." It is such a chair as we might expect a rustic sprite to choose for resting on. It is rude and solid, formed by a ledge in the rock, and poised at a considerable altitude. Visitors rarely land in Cara for the first time without sitting in the brownie's chair, nor have we ever heard that he resented this. intrusion.

WELLS.

Near Port an Dùin, already referred to, there gushes from the foot of a rock quite close to the sea a well called "Tobar na Foinneachan," or the Well of the Warts. It was said to have. healing properties, which effectually removed these excrescences. On the farm of Barrmains there is another well credited with healing virtues. It is called "Tobar Mhiceil" or Michael's well. Close to it is a heap of small white pebbles. Doubtless these constituted the offerings of persons seeking relief from their sufferings at the well.

There was found in cleaning out "Tobar an t-Sagairt," the Priest's well, or wishing well, which at one time supplied water to the Church of St Kenneth or Kilchenzie, a square dressed piece of silver mica, 2 by 3 by inch, perforated in centre, and with. two incised concentric rings. On the inner ring are seven punctured holes, and immediately outside the outer ring are nine larger holes. The opposite side of the stone is ornamented with an inner circle of nineteen small punctures (but without incised ring), and an outer circle of twelve large punctures. Unfortu nately, one corner of the stone was damaged by the workmen's tools. The stone was probably connected with charm working, and was thrown into the well for benefits hoped for or received. The water of the well was believed to have great healing power, provided the patient possessed sufficient faith, and performed all the necessary rites correctly, one of which was the throwing of a white stone or other offering into the well.

A small square block of white sandstone, with a socket-hole on upper surface, probably a stand for a cross or small image, was. also found in the well. We have quoted from the account given in a local newspaper of this find. The articles mentioned are in the Campbeltown Museum.

We have been told that a man who dwelt in this parish, believing that it would restore him to health when he was dying, desired to drink of the water of this well or of the water of Tobar a chath," the battle well, close to it, as David longed to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem.

PLACE-NAMES.

The names in this district, pointing to ecclesiastical foundations, are Killean, Kilchenzie, Kilmory, Kilmaluag, Killegruir, Killocraw, and Kilmahoe.

Killean (Cill-Sheathain), the Cell or Church of St John. The same name is found in Oa, Islay, and in Sutherlandshire. At Killean there are the ruins of a pre-Reformation church, and also several sculptured stones.

Kilchenzie (Cill-Chaineach), the Church of St Kenneth), who was born in Co. Derry, died 517. He laboured in the Western -Islands and in Ireland. At Kilchenzie also there are the ruins of a pre-Reformation church.

Kilmory (Cill-Mhuire), the Church of the Virgin Mary.

Kilmaluag (Cill-Moluoc), the Church of Moluoc, bishop and confessor, died June 25th, 577. Connected with Lismore and buried at Rosemarchy. Many churches dedicated to him. The bachul mòr, or great staff or crosier of the saint, is in the possession of the Duke of Argyll.

Killegruir (Cill a' chruithfhear), the church of the Creator. So we understand it, though we cannot quote an authority for it. Killarrow (Cill-Maelrubha), the Church of Maelrubha, abbot, born January 3rd, 642, died April 21st, 722. Descended of Irish and Dalriadian stock. Founded Church in Appincrossan, now Applecross, said to have been a second Iona. This saint's name underwent great changes, such as Mulruby, Marrow, Mury, Arrow and Olrow.

Kilmahoe (Cill-na-hough?), the church of the hough or lowland. The found of a small chapel has been traced here, and a cist was discovered near it.

Killocraw, pronounced Cill o' Craich. We are at a loss to -account for this, as Celtic hagiology does not, as far as we know, furnish a name to which it can be referred. Was this a dedication to some ecclesiastic unknown to fame, named O' Crath or O' Crach?

The following are place-names of the district referred to :—

Achadaduie (Ach fada dubh).

Arinanuan (Airidh nan uan), the sheiling of the lambs.
Balevain (Bale mheadhon), middle town.
Balnagleck (Bale na glaic), town of the hollow.

Barr, a hill top.

Barlea (Barr liath), the gray hill top.

Baruchdarach, the upper hill top.

Barragmònachach, the little peaty hill top.

Blary (Blàr field and i?), island probably so called because enclosed on two sides by Barr river and stream.

Breckachy (Brec achadh), spotted field.

Cleit (a rock or cliff), trap dykes at the place.
Cnoc an rois (Rosshill), the hill of the point.
Beachmore, the big birch.

Beachmeanach (Beathmeadhonach), the middle birch.

Beachar (Beath a charragh), the birch of the pillar, so called from monolith that crowns the hill.

Creagruadh, red rock.

Dalmore, the big plain.

Drumnamucklach (Druim nam mule chlach), the ridge of the stone lumps.

Dunashery (Dun aisridh) the fort of the hill.

Gaigen (Gagan), the little cleft. On each side of the place is a deep fissure.

Garvolt (Garradh mholt), the wedder copse or den.

Glencloioi (Gleann clach a gheoidh), the glen of the goose stone. Gortinanane (Goirtean nan eun), the birds' paddock. Glenacardoch (Gleann na ceardach), the smithy glen.

Langa (Lann ath), the church stream; the place is situated beside a stream that runs past Kilchenzie Church. Largy (Lairig), sloping hill or hill side.

Lagalgarve (lagan garbh), the rough little hollow.
Lenanmore (Lean mor), the big meadow.

Tangy (Teanga), tongue. The configuration of the land exactly resembles a tongue.

Bhunahaorine (Rudha na aoireann), the point of the beach or of the low-lying land near the sea; aoireann, from Norse "eyrr,” a beach.

There are also Peninirine (Peghinn nan aoiream), Aoireann chl Ibhir and Aoireann a bhalla (the beach of the wall), at annUist, Kilberry, Tarbat, and Lochfyne respectively.

Between Killocraw and Putechan there is a stream spanned by a high narrow bridge over which the old road passed. Here, it is said, two funeral processions once met. Both companies had been indulging freely in drink. It was necessary that one party should stand aside while the other crossed the bridge, but neither was in the temper to give way. A battle there and then began,

A memorial of the disaster is

in which many fell on both sides. preserved in the name of the stream—“ Allt-na-dunach," or the stream of misfortune.

It is said that a tenant of Killocraw gave some man a piece of ground to cultivate for himself. It was supposed that he happened to light upon a place where there were human remains, either a burying-place of the usual kind or an old battlefield. Whatever it was that the man saw or felt, he struck the spade into the ground, went home, fell sick, and died. He paid the last penalty for desecrating the ground.

8th FEBRUARY, 1895.

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL DINNER.

The twenty-third annual dinner of the Society took place in the Caledonian Hotel this evening. In the absence, owing to illness, of Mr Charles Fraser-Mackintosh of Drummond, Chief of the Society, Provost Ross presided. The croupiers were Mr Alexander Macbain, M.A., and Mr Alexander Mackenzie, publisher. There were about fifty gentlemen present, including: Mr William Mackay, solicitor, hon. secretary; Rev. Mr Macdonald, Killearnan; Rev. Mr Macdonald, Kiltarlity; Mr Steele, Bank of Scotland; Mr Robertson, H.M.I.S.; Mr John Ross, Stornoway; Mr Machardy, chief constable; Mr W. G. Stuart, Mr Wm. Mackenzie, clothier; Mr Fraser of Millburn ; Mr Macleod, fishmonger; Mr W. Macdonald, contractor; Mr Medlock, jeweller; Mr George Ross, solicitor; Mr F. Grant, solicitor; Mr J. S. Fraser, solicitor; Mr Stronach, assistant, H.M.I.S.; Mr Macgregor, Bank of Scotland; Mr Macgillivray, do.; Mr Alex. Fraser, Balloch; Mr J. Macbean, of Messrs Ferguson & Macbean; Mr Macleod, Drumsmittal; Mr Keeble, Church Street; Mr Henry Munro, Union Street; Dr F. M. Mackenzie; Mr Mackenzie, fishmonger; Mr Fraser, Upper Kessock Street; Mr Alex. Macdonald, Tomnahurich Street; Mr Wark, Lancashire Insurance Coy.; Mr Alex. Fraser, Tomnahurich Street; Mr Davidson, Union

Street; Mr D. M. Cameron, Dempster Gardens; Mr Findlater, of Macdonald & Mackintosh; Mr Duncan Campbell, Craiguish; Mr Livingston, Helenslea; Mr Nairne, and others. The assembled gentlemen marched to the dining room, headed by the gifted piper to the Society, Mr Ronald Mackenzie, Gordon Castle, pipe-major. Mr Mackenzie played stirring and well-selected music during the dinner, also after many of the toasts, and was frequently applauded.

The Chairman, who was received with applause, gave the customary loyal and patriotic toasts, which were pledged with enthusiasm.

Captain Findlater, 1st V.B.C.H., replied for the Auxiliary Forces, which, he said, were never in a more prosperous state than at present, especially the Highland Battalions. Than the 3rd Seaforth and the 2nd Camerons, there were no finer Battalions in the British Isles, and they knew what a splendid Brigade was the Highland Artillery. That remark was, he thought, equally applicable to the Infantry Volunteers. Their Brigade was up to its full strength, and they intended to have a Brigade camp this year, although the time and place had not yet been decided. They looked forward to having a line regiment at the camp, and he believed that if that were introduced, it was calculated to do a great deal of good--(hear, hear). Considering the out-door games that were now pursued, Captain Findlater thought it was a wonder that volunteering had kept up so well. Much, however, remained to be done by the War Office, such as paying travelling expenses to the Volunteers.

Mr Duncan Mackintosh, secretary to the Society, then read a long list of apologies for absence from members of the Society, and submitted the annual report of the Executive, which was as follows :— The Council have pleasure in reporting that the prosperity and usefulness of the Society continue to increase. During the past year, two life members and sixteen ordinary members had joined the Society, and the membership now stood as follows:-30 life members, 56 honorary members, and 367 ordinary members-in all, 453. Volume XIX. of the Transactions of the Society would be forwarded to the members in a few days, bringing the publication of their proceedings down to the beginning of the present session. The income aud expenditure for the year showed a balance to the credit of the Society of £55 2s 1d. Out of that sum, however, there fell to be paid the cost of printing and binding Volume XIX. The Council had to acknowledge a further contribution of £5 towards the printing account from Mr Mackay,