Hi JOURNAL OF THE PLYMOUTH INSTITUTION. 
Blackslade, the moorland residence of Mr. R. Dymoncl, f.s.a. 
Here they were hospitably entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Dymond, 
who afterwards accompanied them to the singularly interesting 
remains of an ancient tomb at Torr Hill. At Newhouse the party 
divided, some going direct to Ashburton, and others making a 
detour by picturesque Hey Tor. All met safely, however, at the 
Golden Lion, Ashburton, to enjoy high tea. Messrs. P. F. and 
J. S. Amery, of Druid, Ashburton, kindly acted as ciceroni, and 
to them the success of the day's outing was largely due. At Torr 
Hill a fine flint implement was found by Mr. Jasper, and presented 
by him to the Museum, where it now remains, a valuable memento 
of a most pleasant day. 
Professor Ray Lankester, f.r.s., and the Rev. Dr. Dallinger, 
F.R.S., have been elected Honorary Members, and the Rev. W. 
Iago Corresponding Member. 
There were four short excursions during the summer — an 
antiquarian one, under the direction of Mr. J. Brooking Rowe, 
to Buckland Abbey, where the party was most heartily welcomed 
by Mr. Bundock ; a geological one, conducted by Mr. R. X. Worth, 
from Yelverton, over Wigford Down, by Cad over Bridge, to 
Shaugh and Bickleigh ; a botanical one, conducted by Mr. D. D. 
Dobell, to Corn wood, where the members were kindly received 
at Slade by Mrs. Pode, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. J. D. 
Pode ; and lastly, a yachting cruise, under the guidance of Mr. 
Watson, in the Lola, the well-known Plymouth yachting trawler. 
The Curator of the Library reports : 
" Your Curator begs to report that the books, &c, under his 
charge are in good condition. During the past year no binding- 
has been done, except in the case of periodicals and continuous 
publications ; but there are many books which require binding, 
and it is hoped that the finances of the Institution will be soon in 
such a condition as to allow this necessary expenditure to be 
made. 
" The Council will be obliged to take into consideration very 
shortly the question of enlarging the Library. The shelves are 
now very crowded ; and although temporary relief has been given 
by the provision of shelves in the lower room, the time is not far 
distant when it will be absolutely necessary to make further 
provision for the almost daily increase of books. The published 
