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POLKERRIS.—This is a wild and beautiful fishing cove and village near Fowey. As a matter of fact, the picturesque environs of Fowey are by no means so well known to tourists as they should be; if they were, there cannot be the least doubt that this part of Cornwall would receive an amazing influx of admiring visitors from all parts of the kingdom. Among other interesting excursions to be made from Fowey may be mentioned those to the Carclaze Tin Mine, near St. Austell; the Valley of Carmears; the Treffry Viaduct, and the Harbour of Par, near St. Blazey. Then, again, there are Polruan, on the shore opposite Fowey; and Menabilly, the beautiful seat of the Rashleighs, celebrated for its grotto and unrivalled collection of minerals. Menabilly is perched upon the promontory of the Greber Head, about two miles to the west of Fowey. While here one may proceed by road to the eastern entrance of the Park in order to visit the Longstone, an interesting monument of the Brito-Roman era. Before quitting Menabilly the stranger should certainly visit the Grotto erected near the sea-shore. This is constructed in the form of an octagon with the finest marbles and serpentine, interspersed with crystals, shells, and pebbles. To the north of the Park at Menabilly lies the beautiful little village depicted in the above view. No one in search of absolute repose and entire change could do better than penetrate to this remote Cornish fishing village. We say penetrate advisedly, for it is by no means easy of access from the great towns and centres of industry. It is, however, essentially one of those delightful little spots that well repay the trouble of a tiresome and expensive journey. (p. 231)