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Charles Metcalfe, Mr. Newton, and other officials, entertained a number of the 
official party. A special series of postage stamps was issued to commemorate the 
event. 
The following telegrams of congratulation were received by Sir Charles 
Metcalfe :— 
From the British South Africa Company, London, September 12: ‘ President 
and directors congratulate you, also distinguished President British Association, 
bridge contractors, and people of Rhodesia, on opening bridge to-day, fifteenth 
anniversary occupation Mashonaland. Very fitting that foremost representatives 
of science should be associated with inauguration of triumph of modern engin- 
eering. Regret founder of country is not alive to witness realisation of part of 
his great ideal.’ 
From H.E. Farl Grey, G.C.M.G., Governor-General of Canada, Ottawa, 
September 1!: ‘Envy your privilege receiving British Association Victoria 
Falls. Tell Professor Darwin hope permanent fertilisation in form of stimulated 
scientific activity in Zambesi Valley may result from picnic.’ 
The visitors left for Bulawayo in the afternoon of Wednesday. 
Bulawayo: September 14.—Mewbers, on their return to Bulawayo, early in 
the morning of Thursday, September 14, were entertained at a complimentary 
gymkhana on the racecourse. 
In the afternoon, the trains were re-arranged, and started in sections for Beira 
and Cape Town. 
Salisbury: September 15.—The Beira party, numbering 206 members, were 
received at Salisbury by the Mayor, the Acting Administrator, and the Resident 
Commissioner. They were entertained at a banquet in the Drill Hall, The trains 
resumed their journey in the evening. 
Umtali: Seplember 16.—The day was spent at Umtali, between the arrival 
and departure of the special trains. Members were entertained at luncheon by 
the Local Committee. 
Portuguese officials, representing the Governor of Mozambique, met the party at 
Umtali, and, with others who joined at the frontier, accompanied the party to Beira. 
Beira: September 17.—The party reached Beira early on Sunday morning, 
September 17, and were received by the Portuguese authorities, the Consular 
Corps, representatives of the Companhia de Mocambique, and representatives of 
the Chamber of Commerce. 
A Reception was held at the Residency; and subsequently, members were 
entertained at luncheon by H.E. the Governor (Senhor Pinto Basto). 
The ‘ Durham Castle,’ carrying 206 members, sailed in the afternoon, homeward 
bound via the Suez Canal. 
The following farewell telegram, addressed to all South African newspapers, 
was despatched by the President: ‘British Association thanks people of South 
Africa for splendid reception from Capetown to Beira. Impossible adequately to 
repay hospitality shown, but the remembrance will remain indelible in minds of 
visitors from oversea. Facts observed will furnish material for many scientific 
memoirs, and it is likely that South Africa will be repaid by stimulated scientific 
activity.—DaRwIn.’ 
The President also sent letters of thanks to the leading officers and officials. 
The West Coast party arrived at Cape Town in the afternoon of the same day, 
and sailed in the ‘ Armadale Castle’ on September 20 for Southampton. 
London: The Council, at its sitting on November 3, 1905, passed the following 
Resolutions, which were despatched to Sir David Gill, Chairman of the Central 
Organising Committee for South Africa, for transmission to those concerned :— 
(i) ‘ That the Council of the British Association for the Advancement of Science 
desires to place on record its high appreciation of the cordial reception given to its 
officers and members throughout the sub-continent by the representatives of the 
several Colonies and Administrations, and to convey, through the Central Organ- 
ising Committee, its grateful thanks for the generous hospitalities, privileges, and 
