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rich as ever. Its dressing floors are likewise the most extensive 

 and the best arranged. There are two hundred head of stamps 

 constantly at work crushing the ore, of which it takes fifty tons 

 to yield one ton of black tin. Most of the stamps are worked 

 by steam, one engine driving 120 heads, the noise of which (each 

 weighs six hundred-weight) is absolutely deafening. 



After the perambulations the party met in the account-house, 

 where an excellent lunch had been provided, with a generous 

 regard to the interests of the two societies concerned, by the Adven- 

 turers of Dolcoath. Mr. Henwood, who had taken a very active 

 part in explaining the mining processes, occupied the chair. Mr. 

 Pendarves Vivian, M.P., in responding to the toast of the county 

 members, referred to Dolcoath as having the best system of dress- 

 ing operations in the kingdom. There were still, however, many 

 improvements that would in the course of time be introduced, 

 and for these improvements they must be on the watch. Mr. 

 Warington Smyth spoke for the visitors ; and Captain Josiah 

 Thomas for Sir William Williams, the adventurers, committee, 

 and agents, in turn proposing the president. Mr. W. Copeland 

 Borlase, in a very happy manner, returned thanks for the ladies. 



Lunch being over, the excursionists set off" for Carn Brea. 

 The ascent taxed their powers somewhat severely, but they were 

 repaid by the delightful prospect which awaited them, to say 

 nothing of the archaeological treat in store. The one defect of the 

 arrangements was that sufficient time had not been allotted to the 

 exploration of this most interesting of Cornish hills. Under the 

 able guidance of Dr. Barham, the party were, however, rapidly 

 brought acquainted with the chief points of interest, which include 

 rock basins, so-called sacrificial stones, a British fortress, remains 

 of a British town, with several hut circles, an ancient Roman 

 mine, quaintly called " the house of water," and a mediseval castle. 



At the conclusion of the day's proceedings, Mr. Pendarves 

 Vivian expressed the thanks of the company to Dr. Barham, for 

 the great treat which had been afforded them ; Mr. Remfry paying 

 him the same compliment on behalf of Truro, and Mr. E. R. 

 Broad for Falmouth. 



