370 ANNUAL EXCTJRSION. 



In the moor just behind Brownwilly were observed the 

 stream and the little lake known as Fowey Well, — the source of 

 Fowey Eiver. 



A Fogou, hitherto unexplored, lies a little further to the 

 north in the same valley. 



After viewing- the weird tract which constitutes the heart 

 of Mid-Cornwall, so wild in its utter desolation, the visitors 

 descended for the return journey. 



The voyage of rolling carriages re-commenced. Fernacre 

 was left in its solitude. The ancient circle, huts, Arthur's Hall, 

 &c., were re-passed, and the road once more was gained. 



Wind and rain now prevailed in earnest. No halt could be 

 made for the examination of other circles and fantastic Tors. 

 Temple was reached. This ancient Preceptory of the Knights 

 Templar, with its Abbey Farm and little Church of St. Catherine 

 (long in ruins, but lately restored) excited much interest. The 

 Eector of Helland, Eev. J. E. Brown, in whose charge the 

 parish is, shewed the interior of the sacred building, which was 

 much admired, and many were glad to obtain copies of his 

 descriptive book.* 



A straight and rapid drive, past Peverel's Cross and through 

 Pond's Conse, was then made to Bodmin, where Dinner, just 

 after 5 p.m., was in readiness at Sandoe's Royal Hotel. This 

 was not to be despised — and, at its conclusion, the President 

 proposed the health of the Queen, and of the Duke and Duchess 

 of Cornwall. There was a loyal response. He then congratu- 

 lated those present on the full accomplishment of their day's 

 programme. The Jubilee Bock and the Cornish Mountain had 

 both been ascended, the weather clearing just at the desired 

 moments. The excursion had been one of unusual difficulty, 

 yet it had proved to be very pleasant and completely successful. 



Mr. Stokes, Clerk of the Peace for the County, who had 

 joined the party, then spoke in terms of eulogy of the President 

 as an active member of the Institution, and proposed his 



* Temple Church, by Rev. J. R. Brown, with illustrations by Eev. W. lago, 

 3rd Edition, 1883.— Price 6d. 



