Ixxix 
THE AUTUMN EXCURSION. 
The Excursion, this year, took place on Monday and Tuesday 
the 14th and 15th of August ; and it comprised objects of anti- 
quarian, geological, mining , and picturesque interest in the district 
west of Penzance. 
The rendezvous on the first day was at the Penzance Railway 
Station ; and at this place, about 11 a.m., there was an assemblage 
of nearly a hundred ladies and gentlemen, the latter including 
about 40 non-residents in Cornwall who had been attending a 
Meeting, at Plymouth, of the British Medical Association, and 
who, previous to their arrival at the Railway Station, had visited 
St. Michael’s Mount, and, on invitation from Mr. Congdon, of 
Marazion, had breakfasted, (by the kind permission of Sir Edward 
St. Aubyn) in the mansion on its summit. 
In vehicles of various kinds, the numerous party proceeded 
through Penzance, and onward, by way of Street-an-nowan, over 
hills which commanded a succession of magnificent seaward views, 
to Trewoofe, where they inspected the Fogou; and thence journeyed 
to Bolleit, visiting successively “The Pipers,” the “ Dawns Myin,” 
“Treryn Dinas,” and the “Logan Rock ;” after which they pro- 
ceeded to Land’s End, and partook a very acceptable and substantial 
refection, in the course of which, various complimentary toasts 
were given and acknowledged. The party, in various groups, 
then passed a pleasant hour in rambling about the cliffs and in 
the enjoyment of their extensive and variedly interesting scenery ; 
and then drove, through Sennen and St. Just, to Botallack and its 
farfamed mine. Its surface works were viewed with great interest ; 
and, time not permitting of descent into its shafts and levels, 
much information respecting the operations subterranean and 
submarine, was given by Captains Henry Boyns and Nicholas 
Hocking and other agents. The party were then conducted to the 
Account House, where tea was hospitably provided by Mr. 
Stephen Harvey James, and, under supervision by the Misses 
James, the welcome repast was thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks to 
Mr. James, and to Captain Henry Boyns and his colleagues, were 
tendered by Mr. Henwood, the President, on behalf of the Insti- 
tution ; and Dr. Steele, of Clifton, in speaking for the Members 
of the Medical Association present and for other strangers, gave 
the health of the Misses James and the Ladies. ~ 
