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Mr. Thomas Varker Keam, deceased, was an old and valued 

 member of our Institution. A native of Truro, he spent most of 

 his life in America where he filled important positions. One of 

 the great canons in Arizona is named after him " Keam Canon." 

 He held a commission in the American army and was emj^loyed 

 by the State's Government in their negotiations with native 

 tribes over whom it appears he exercised an influence that was 

 unique. His interest in the Eoyal Institution of Cornwall was 

 great, and many gifts of value were presented by him to our 

 museum, including a tine series of silver ornaments made by the 

 Navajo Indians. Mr. Keam haj)peued to be staying in Truro 

 when the Eashleigh minerals were arriving, and with great 

 delight he attended almost daily at the museum while they were 

 being unpacked. Useful suggestions made by him with regard 

 to the collections in the museum were acted upon whenever 

 circumstances permitted. Ho returned afterwards to America, 

 and almost as soon as he reached New York he made his will, 

 bequeathing to this Institution a legacy which will probably be 

 found worth more than £5,000. His health subsequently began 

 to fail and in a few months he was back again in Truro. He 

 died shortly after our last November meeting. He is regretted 

 in this city by his numerous friends and others besides our 

 members. He readily assisted charitable undertakings, and 

 cases of distress. 



J^y the decease of 8ir Warwick C. Morshead, ord baronet 

 another supporter of our Institution has been removed, and the 

 baronetcy has been allowed to lapse. 



The presence of the late Miss Tomn, of Truro, will be much 

 missed. She constantly attended our spring and autumn 

 meetings and took much interest in them. 



The death of Mr. John Barrett, of Truro, who possessed 

 much local knowledge and exj)erieiice, has deprived the Council 

 of the valuable assistance he afforded in matters requiring 

 consultation. 



Sincere regret is also felt at the death of the following 

 members : — 



The Eev. T. S. Stejihens, of St. Ernie; Mr. Edward iSharp, 

 M.E.C.S., of Truro ; and Mr. W. J. Clyma. The last named, as a 



