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Lurid clouds approaching with the closing darkness, a sudden 
start was made for Penzance; and, during the journey thither, 
there was one of the finest displays of summer-lightning, com- 
monly termed ‘collebrands” in that district, that was ever wit- 
nessed. Flash succeeded flash at the rate of half-a-dozen a 
minute; some of them being compounded of sheets and forks and 
coruscations of the most brilliant character. 
The second day’s start was made, at halfpast nine, from 
Causeway-head, Penzance; the first part of this day’s excursion 
being, by way of Madron, to Lanyon Cromléh ; but although the 
weather was favourable, the atmosphere was not sufficiently clear 
to enable the party to enjoy the fine panoramic landscape of 
which Lanyon Hill is the centre. Dr. Barham gave an interesting 
account of the supposed origin and purpose of Cromléhs, and 
described the probable mode by which their ponderous capstones 
had been raised. 
After giving expression to differing theories as to the purpose 
of this and similar structures, the excursionists moved on about 
half-a-mile to Lanyon Bridge, where, as had been prearranged by 
programme, they divided into several parties, the objects of 
interest on all sides being so numerous. Some proceeded to 
inspect the Men-an-tol, the Menscryfa, and the ancient ‘crellas,” - 
or huts, at Chysauster; others passed on to the Beehive Huts 
and fallen Cromléhs at Bosphrennis; whilst those of decided 
geological tastes took a long walk to Polmear Cove, to see its in- 
teresting junction of granite and slate. Others, remaining in their 
vehicles, proceeded slowly on to Treen, in Zennor, and thus had 
ample opportunity for admiring the wildly picturesque scenery 
of hills and jutting headlands, with here and there a secluded 
cove and primitive hamlet, and, near Carn Galvar and in Parmear, 
habitations whose modes of construction seem to indicate remote 
antiquity. 
An exhilarating drive over Zennor hills brought the excur- 
sionists to St. Ives, where the church was inspected, with admira- 
tion of its fine carved-work and other details; while some of the 
visitors strolled into the churchyard, to enjoy, from its terrace- 
like seaward walls, a good view of the harbour. In the mean- 
time, the Mayor, Mr. J. M. Kernick, had invited the party to the 
Town Hall that they might see and admire the antique loving-cup 
given to the corporation by Sir Francis Basset, who procured 
for the borough its first charter of incorporation. From St. 
Ives the excursionists proceeded to the beautiful grounds of 
Tregenna Castle, where a sumptuous collation, hospitably pro- 
vided by the President, was served on the lawn, with permission 
from Mr. Stephens. Various toasts were given, including that of 
