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the excursionists adjourned to the London Inn, where luncheon 

 was prepared. That important item over, a short visit was 

 paid to St. Neot's Holy Well, from the sheltered depths of 

 which, beautifully cool water was enjoyed. An advance was then 

 made for Dozmary Pool, by steep hills and vales. Everyone 

 was preparing to hear Mr. lago's story of the pool and its weird 

 traditions of "the wicked Tregeagle," when progress was 

 checked by a mishap. " The best laid schemes of mice and 

 men gang aft aglay," and in this instance the company were 

 deprived of their visit to the pool by the breaking of an iron in 

 front of one of the breaks, while another vehicle was passing. 

 Evidently the designers of the road had not anticipated double 

 traffic, so the hedge had to be courted, and as the hill was steep, 

 the strain proved too much. Those concerned congratulated each 

 other that it was no worse, and a good Samaritan with a four- 

 horse carriage being found further on the road, the company 

 were little inconvenienced. The contemplated visit to Dozmary 

 Pool was, however, out of the question, and a move was made 

 to Liskeard Station-. On the way, a brief stay was made at 

 Dungerth's Monument. From Liskeard Station, Bodmin was 

 visited by rail, and at the Royal Hotel high tea was provided, 

 after which in a few brief speeches Major Parkyn and the Rev. 

 W. lago, the secretaries, were thanked cordially for the excellent 

 arrangements made. It was a well- deserved vote, and every- 

 body declared that, despite the shortened programme, a splendid 

 day had been experienced. 



