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of the chalices are Gothic in form, and probably belong to older 
ones, the date apparently being about 1525. The fire in 1711 
seems to have destroyed everything in the way of choir fittings, 
carved work, pictures, or embroidery, which the church must 
formerly have been rich in, so that we can only guess at what its 
former splendour must have been.” 
The party attended Evensong in the Minster at 3 p.m., and 
returned to Derby, travelling v7@ Nottingham as before. 
The next expedition of the Society was held on Saturday, the 
5th of July, to Hathersage. 
The members left Derby at 9.18 a.m. in special saloon carriages, 
attached to the train for Hassop. At Hassop Station breaks were 
in readiness, and the party drove to Hathersage, where luncheon 
was served at the George Hotel. After luncheon the church was 
visited, and its interesting series of monumental brasses inspected. 
The party then walked to the old Manor House of North Lees, 
where the owner, Mr. Cammell, pointed out and explained the 
various interesting details. After visiting the old Roman Catholic 
Chapel, adjacent to North Lees, the members returned to Brook- 
field, where tea was provided by the kind hospitality of Mr. and 
Mrs. Cammell. The breaks came from Hathersage and conveyed 
the party back from Bakewell Station in time for the 6.23 train 
for Derby. 
A third excursion was held on Saturday, September 2oth, to 
Wirksworth, which started from Derby at 12.10 noon. Luncheon 
was taken at the Red Lion Hotel, after which the party proceeded 
to the Church, where they were received by the Vicar, the Rev. 
Tunstall Smith, who conducted them over the building, and 
pointed out the many features of interest. An old carved oak 
chimney-piece at the Hope and Anchor Inn was inspected, and 
the party then visited the Moot Hall, and examined the “ miners’ 
dish,” and other objects of interest, Dr. Webb gave an interesting 
account of the “ History of Mining in Wirksworth.” (See page 63 
of this volume.) He afterwards entertained the party at tea, at his 
own house, and then conducted them, z@ the Black Rocks, to 
Cromford Station, whence they returned to Derby. 
