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The conveyances then proceeded to St. StejDhen's, past the 

 china-clay pits, where it is computed some 200,000 tons of china- 

 clay and china-stone are raised every year. Practically the whole 

 output of this commodity in this country comes from an area 

 extending for about four miles here. Evening was creeping on. 

 The route was through St. Stephen's village. Passing along the 

 tortuous roads, an occasional glimpse of the river Fal, in its 

 upper sources, trickling towards the sea, was obtained. The 

 Uranium Mine was also pointed out by Mr. J. H. Collins, practi- 

 cally the only one in this country worked for that mineral. 

 Gold has been found amongst the tin, and precious stones (accord- 

 ing to some writers) in the district visited. 



On reaching Grampound Poad a high tea was enjoyed at 

 James's Commercial Hotel. The closing stage of the day's 

 excursion was completed, and all appeared thoroughly pleased 

 with the outing. Thanks were expressed for the care which the 

 secretaries Major Parkyn and Rev. W. lago had bestowed on 

 whatever was needed, and to the latter and Mr. Enys and other 

 friends who had helped to throw light on many matters of 

 interest. 



