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duties was recognized by the grant of an annuity of .£100 to 
his widow. 
It was in connection with Mr. Blewitt's labours in this behalf 
that the late king of the Belgians presented him, through Chevalier 
Bunsen, with one of his gold coronation medals ; while the present 
king, when presiding at the anniversary of the Fund, personally 
gave him the order of Knight of Leopold. 
Mr. Blewitt died suddenly at his residence, Notting Hill, on the 
4th November, 1884. He was elected a corresponding member of 
the Plymouth Institution in 1857. 
CONVERSAZIONE. 
(October 2nd, 1884.) 
For an account of this, see the Report of the Secretaries. 
