THE SECRETARIES REPORT. XXXiil 
in the Museum,” by Rev. G. Evans; “Fair Trade and Free 
Trade,” by Mr. J. G. Norman. 
It was intended during the summer to have a series of short 
excursions in connection with various branches of Science. Mr. 
G. H. Watson very kindly placed the yacht-trawler Zola at the 
disposal of the members for the Dredging excursion, but the 
weather proved too boisterous to allow of this trip meeting with 
the full suecess hoped for. The Botanical excursion to Hessenford 
and vicinity, under the direction of Mr. D. Dobell, proved, 
however, all that could be hoped. Unfavourable weather 
prevented the projected Geological and Archeological excursions 
coming off, but it is hoped that during the approaching summer 
this system of short excursions may be successfully developed. 
The annual excursion of the members, associates, and their 
friends took place on July 6th, and proved most enjoyable. The 
weather was absolutely perfect, the attractions ample and varied, 
and the arrangements carried out without the slightest hitch. 
The party left Plymouth by the 9.30 a.m. train for Lostwithiel, 
where a halt was. made, for the purpose of paying a visit to the 
magnificent ruins of Restormel Castle, which were graphically 
described by Mr. R. N. Worth, F. as. . That done, the next train 
was taken-for the quaint old-world port of Fowey. Here, by the 
kindness of Mr. C. De Courcy Treffry, the: historic mansion of 
Place was visited, with its Porphyry hall and charming gardens ; 
and then, by the courtesy of the vicar, the Rev. H. N. Purcell, 
the very interesting church of St. -Fimbar. The next point of 
attraction was Menabilly, which Mr. Rashleigh very kindly 
permitted the members of the | Society to visit, to see the 
beautiful grounds and romantic and almost unique mineral grotto. 
Many of the party strolled back to Fowey by the cliffs—a 
delightful, if somewhat rugged road—and all met at a capital 
high tea at the Ship Hotel. 
Three conversazioni have been held during the year. One 
was given on September 17th, 1885, to welcome to Plymouth the 
members of the Library Association, who held their annual 
meeting in this town. ‘The opening conversazione of the Society 
was held on October Ist, and the pictures of the Art Club 
exhibition proved as usual a source of much interest and 
attraction. The musical portion of the programme was under the 
direction of Mr. J. Pardew, and Mr. J. Trehane, of Plymouth, 
