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lieing done. If it v/as only known wliat wonderful 
fcliougiits pass tlirongh our minds, and th3 wonder- 
ful work we do at home, I am sure tlie world would 
be surprised — (laughter)— and I am sure you 
would express appreciation and pleasure at these 
Manx workers, who are living in comparative 
obscurity and are work'nj; hard, perhaps, for a 
time when iheir woikwill be appreciated more ab 
large. On behalf of Mr Kermode, a more untiring 
faithful secretary we could not find, and I am 
sure he will redouble his effo'ts on behalf of the 
Society. I have now to ask Mr Kermode to unveil 
the bust which he is so geuerously presenting to 
this institution. 
Mr PMC Keimode, spoke in presenting the 
bust. He said the particular reason for making 
this presentation of the bust of their great natura- 
list was that Edward Forbes was their one great 
Manx naturalist— (applause)— great not onlj as 
a local nsan, but recognised ihroughcut the world 
for his scientific knowledge and skill, 
Mr I Thompson : — 1 believe it is because I 
happen to be treasurer of the L M B C, and 
custodian of its valuable asset?, that I have been 
asked to receive this beautiful bust on their 
behalf. 
Sir James Gell said they in the Isle of Man were 
very proud they had an institution like this. 
He trusted that the youu<; people of the island 
now would take up tl»is subject as a matter of 
study and education. He thought it was very 
important that they should do so. He was very 
glad that an institution of this kind was now 
established. He trusted that the people of his 
own countiy would avail themselves of the grand 
opportunities for the study of natural history 
and for doing good in their day and generation. 
(Applause.) 
The vote of thanks to I'rofessor Herdman was 
carried with enthusiasm. 
Professor Herdinan, in response thanked the 
Manx visitors present for the welcome they had 
accorded the Liverpool naturalists, not only on 
that occasion but on every occasion they had come 
amongst iheni. They all felt as if the Isle of 
Man were their adopted country, and he could 
assure them they had the interest of the Isle of 
Man quite as much at heart as if they were really 
Manxmen. (Applause.) — Isle of Mayi Times and 
General Advertiser, Oct 4. 
TRINCOMALEE : 
"INSCRIPTIONS FOUND ON MONU- 
MENTS IN THE CEMETERY, 
TRINCOMALEE." 
This is a very ctirious collection of in- 
scriptions of all kinds, dating from 1804 — 
e.ach being printed on a single page— and 
we suppose the little volmne before us be- 
longitig to a lady in Trincomalee, is the only 
one in existence. The very first is worthy 
of reproduction here :— 
Sacred to the memory of Capt. George Napper 
of His Majesty's 51st Kegt., Late Town Major 
of this Garrison, who departed this life Dec. 21st, 
1804, Forty-four years ; Twenty-two of which 
were devoted to the service of his King and country: 
Should chance thy footsteps hither bend 
Turn not in haste away. 
A braver soldier, warmer friend 
Death never made his prey. 
It is striking how niany young officers were 
struck down between 20 and 30 years of aRe. 
Here are two examples :— 
Beneath are deposited the remains of Lieut. 
Samuel Molfett, eldest son of the Eev. James 
Molfett, Magistrate for the county of Longlord 
in Ireland, who departed this life on the 18th of 
March, 1812. Aged 25 years. 
Sacred to the memory of William Taylor, Esq., 
His Majesty's Naval Stoiekeeper, who <leparted this 
life on the 4ih day of May, 1814. Aged 24 years. 
A gentleman of the strictest honour, and inte<'. 
rily, whose conduct as a Puhli-.; Officer had gained 
the esteem and approbation of his supeiiors, and 
whose private virtues will ever endear his memory 
to his effiictcd relatives and Iriends. As a token 
of respect and to commemorate departed worth 
this tomb is erected by his faithful and afi'ectionate 
friend, J. W. Dale, of Madras. 
The i^epresentatives of names still familiar 
in our midst, arrest attention :— 
Sacred to to the memory of William John 
Lushmgton, Esq., of H.M. Civil Service, Collector 
of Trincomalee, who died 6ih September, 1831 
Aged 25. 
To the memory of Mrs. Maria M. Tranohell 
widow of the late J. Tranchell, Esq., of H.M. 
Civil Service, Ceylon, who died on the 14th' of 
May, 1818. Aged 49 years. Her amiable qualities 
endeared her to her family and friends and she 
quitted the world with the just, regretted of all 
who knew her worth, that which language cannot 
attempt to describe, but rnciriory will often retrace. 
Sacied to the memory of Kohert Atherton E-q ' 
acting Government Agtnt of the Eastern Province 
and Jale of Her MKjesty's Eoyal Navy. Died 
2.3rd ot June, 1855. Aged 54 years. " The memory 
of the just is ble.ssed." 
To the memory of Lt.-Colonel 0. A. Tranchell 
late Ceylon Kitle llegiineut, who died on the 31st; 
March, 1836. ^^ged 79 years. "Blessed are the 
dead which die in the Lord." 
To the memory of Mr. William Twynam purser 
late of H.M.S. " Liverpool," who died June 2nd' 
1821. Aged 46 years. He was faithful and up- 
right in his public capacity and his excellent 
private qualities have obtained this record of 
afi'ection and regard. 
Two very melancholy monuments and in- 
scriptions are the following :— 
Sacred to the memory of 56 non-Commissioned 
Othcers, and Privates, two women and one child 
of 78th Highlanders who were carried off bv epi- 
demic cholera, between 12; h October and 7;-h 
November, 1832, and whose remains lie in, or near 
this spot. This fatal and most malignant di^^ease 
first showed itself on 12th October, but on the 
23rd had attained a degree of extreme virulence 
On that day 14 men died, on the 24th, 11. The 
names of the suflerois are inscribed on the 
other side of tl;e monument which is erected bv 
their brother othcers. 
Sacred to the memory of Men of her Majesty's 
37th Begiment of foot who departed this life at 
Tiinconialce during the years 1847, 48,49, 50, 54 
55, their names are inscribed on the other side 
of this monument, which is erected by tbei^ 
