238 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 



was the next place visited, where Mrs. Basset and her son, Mr. 

 Arthur Francis Basset, most cordially received the company. 

 A sumptuous tea was served in the handsome dining hall, and 

 after this the artistic beauties were viewed. Notwithstanding the 

 inclemency of the weather, the excursion was one of the most 

 enjoyable the Institution has ever had, due largely to the courtesy 

 and hospitality of Captain and Mrs. Josiah Thomas, Mrs. Basset 

 and her son. 



The disused Theatre, formerly used for lectures in the 

 Institution, has been placed at the disposal of the County 

 Council ; a Chemical Laboratory has been erected in it, partly at 

 the cost of the County Council, partly from grants earned in the 

 Science Classes in the rooms last winter, a substantial donation 

 of ten guineas from an old friend of the Institution, and other 

 local help. Accommodation is provided for 24 students to work in 

 at one time, and all the available spaces were applied for before 

 the Laboratory was opened. The formal opening of the 

 Laboratory was made by Major Parkyu on October 31st, and 

 short addresses were delivered to the students by Messrs. J. 

 Thomas, C. Barrett, and Hamilton James, on the practical 

 advantages of the study of chemistry. Classes were held last 

 winter, but were not so well attended as might be desired ; 19 

 certificates under the Science and Art Department were earned, 

 for which Government grants were made. The grants and fees 

 amounted to £28 7s. 6d. Classes are again being held under 

 the County Council, Mr. Crowther being the teacher. 



The President (Sir John Maclean) having been elected for 

 two years, has still one year to serve. The following are nomi- 

 nated as Vice-Presidents : — the Eev. Canon A, P. Moor, the Ven. 

 Archdeacon Cornish, Dr. Jago, P.E.S.,Eev. W. lago, Mr. John 

 Tremayne, and Mr. Edwin Dunkin, F.E.S. Other members of 

 the Council— Messrs. J. D. Enys, P.G.S., Howard Fox, F.Gr.S., 

 Hamilton James, F. W. Michell, C.E., Chancellor Paul, Thurstan 

 C. Peter, E. Tweedy, and Eevs. A. E. Tomlinson, and A. H. 

 Malan ; Mr. A.P. Nix, treasurer, Mr. H. Michell Whitley, F.Gr.S., 

 and Major Parkyn, F.G.S., hon secretaries. 



Since the last annual meeting efforts have been made to 

 draw the various scientific and literary societies in the county 

 more closely together, and a meeting for this purpose was held 



