Ix PEOCEEDINGS. 



instead of the usual vertical direction. One of these " pipes," after 

 descending perpendicularly from the surface for some distance, 

 struck inwards or behind the exposed face of the pit, reappearing 

 below a bed of flints which had undergone no change. 



The members of the two societies then assembled at Chiltern 

 Hall, where a considerable addition to their number was made, and 

 in a large barn, which was admirably suited to the entertainment 

 of the now numerous party, a substantial tea was j)rovided by 

 Alderman Cumberland. 



At the conclusion of the repast, Mr. H. Brown, President of the 

 Luton Society, proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Cumberland for 

 his kind hospitality. Referring to the beauty of the neighbour- 

 hood, Mr. Brown said that from near where they were now seated 

 as fine views of Luton and the district as any with Avhich he was 

 acquainted might be obtained in fine weather ; and, within a mile or 

 two, Stevenage, Welwyn, and other distant parts of Hertfordshire 

 could be seen. Dr. Brett, in seconding the vote of thanks on 

 behalf of the Hertfordshire Society, said that this weather reminded 

 him of the words of 'Punch' : "Man is not wholly amphibious yet," 

 but he did not know, if the rain continued, how long it might be 

 before he became so. 



The members then left in detached parties, some walking to 

 Chiltern Green and others to Luton Station, and others again, in- 

 cluding most of the ladies, taking advantage of conveyances which 

 Mr. Cumberland kindly placed at their disposal. 



