REPORTS. 
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arrangements were conducted by Mr. A. C. Faull, and songs were 
rendered by the Misses Bulley and Tregillus. 
The second Conversazione, on January 3rd, had a scientific 
character. Mr. T. X. Andrew exhibited his admirable collection 
of electrical apparatus, and illustrated various electrical phenomena 
with the greatest success; Mr. F. G. Webb, f.g.s., worked his 
interesting harmonograph ; and Mr. E. 1ST. Worth exhibited a 
number of microscopic rock sections, local and typical. The 
musical programme was exceptionally successful, and Mrs. Hughes, 
Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Lowell, the Misses Bisk, Miss Watson, Miss 
T. Meeres, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Trounson, who rendered their 
various parts so successfully, deserve the thanks of the Society. 
The Conversaziones at the commencement of each half of the 
Session continue to be appreciated by the Members and Associates, 
and of late have been exceedingly well attended. 
The Secretaries beg to draw attention to the importance of 
keeping these social meetings up to a high standard of interest, 
and with that view take this opportunity of reminding Members 
and Associates that any assistance they can render will be appre- 
ciated, and will materially add to the usefulness of the Institution. 
The exhibition of articles of artistic, antiquarian, or scientific 
interest are specially welcome, while musical assistance is specially 
acceptable. 
The question of adding to the opportunities of social intercourse 
has from time to time been mooted, and the Secretaries venture 
to express their opinion that this is a matter well worth the serious 
attention of the Council. 
The Annual Excursion was to Liskeard and the Cheesewring 
district, July 4th. The party was large, the weather moderately 
favourable, and the arrangements excellent. The fine scenery 
and peculiarly interesting antiquities were equally enjoyed; the 
Trevethy Stone, the Hurlers, and the Cheesewring are prominent 
among the latter. Mr. F. Brent, f.s.a., kindly acted as antiquarian 
cicerone. The proceedings wound up with a very enjoyable high 
tea at Webb's Hotel, Liskeard. 
There were two Afternoon Excursions. The first, a geological 
one, on June 6th, under the guidance of Mr. E. X. Worth, to 
the singularly interesting volcanic peak of Brent Tor, and to 
Lydford Gorge ; the large party walking from Mary Tavy Station 
via Brent Tor to Lydford. The quaint little church on the Tor was 
