214 ANNUAL EXCUESION. 



head quarters of the first bishop of Cornwall Kenstec, who held 

 office in the 9th century, but this is a misapprehension. Dr. 

 Scrivener, whose entries in the parish register Avere pointed out, 

 was rector of Grerrans from 1862 to 1876. He was an eminent 

 scholar, and was one of the revisers of the English version of the 

 bible. 



The Luncheon. 



At Trewince, the charming 18th century residence of Mr. 

 and Mrs. Thomas, the J)arty sat down to lunch in a tent on the 

 grounds. Mr. J. Collette Thomas presided, being supported by 

 Mrs. Thomas, rev. Y/. and Mrs. Fookes, rev. H. J. Martin, Dr. 

 and Mrs. Charles, Mr. A. L. Thomas and Miss Olive Thomas. 



Mr. J. D. Enys proposed, and Mr. W. W. Ward seconded a 

 vote of thanks to the host and hostess. — Rev. W. lago sup- 

 ported. 



The vote of thanks was enthusiastically received. 



Mr. Thomas, in response, made a most interesting speech, 

 combining flashes of wit with more serious dissertation on 

 the features of that part of the country. Re wished to say, on 

 behalf of his wife and family, that they welcomed all there that 

 day with more pleasure than they could possibly express. They 

 had looked forward with great interest and pleasure to the coming 

 of that learned and honourable society into that somewhat remote 

 neighbourhood. He urged on his hearers the necessity for more 

 careful study of antiquity and history, and incidentally expressed 

 a hope for greater care in the preservation of the monuments in 

 our churches and churchyards. 



Mr. W. H. Paterson (London) a native of Cornwall, 

 and Mr. J. E,. Collins (Bodmin) also said a few words. 



The party then made a tour of the picturesque grounds, and 

 walked through the woods, whence a magnificent view of Pen- 

 dennis Castle and the Castle Drive, Falmouth, was obtained. Tea 

 was served about 4.50 p.m., and a start made for home twenty 

 minutes later. The roads being in capital condition, the party 

 arrived at Truro railway station in time for visitors to catch the 

 7.45 p.m. up train. 



