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The object of this meeting was to examine the drift-beds of the Severn, the 

 Wenlook shale and limestone of the Silurian system, as also to visit the house and 

 grounds of Benthall Hall, upon the kind invitation of Mr. George Maw, who met 

 the Club at BuUdwas, and led the way to the pits of sand and gravel close at hand. 

 The spot was searched in vain for shells. The members then ascended the steep 

 hm called Benthall Edge, where, on its summit, Mr. Maw gave a very interesting 

 description of the main geological features of the district, assisted by maps and 

 sections. Benthall Hall was then \-isited, and the beautiful gardens much 

 admired, the plants therein being arranged in their proper classes, separated by 

 rock-work. 



The members were then invited to luncheon, where they met many of Mr. 

 and Mrs. Maw's private friends. After luncheon the business of the Club was 

 transacted. 



The members were then taken through the rooms of this fine old mansion, 

 where curiosities from all parts of the world are to be seen ; the dried plants and 

 geological specimens, as well as some drawings beautifully executed by Mr. Maw, 

 were deservedly and greatly admired. 



With many thanks for the most kind hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Maw, the 

 Club departed for Wenlock, under the guidance of the Rev. J. W. Ellis— a lovely 

 walk, which would have been greatly enjoyed had not a thunder-storm come on 

 which lasted all the way to Wenlock Abbey, where the remaining half -hour was 

 spent in the interesting ruins. The members returned home by railway, having 

 had a most enjoyable day's trip. 



The third field meeting (ladies' day) took place at Tintem, on Tuesday, the 

 27th July last, when there was a large attendance of members and their friends. 



The party travelled by the Great Western Railway from Barr's Court 

 Station at 9.45, arriving by special train at Tintem at 11.30, and proceeded direct 

 to the Abbey, where they were joined by Dr. Yeats (Chepstow), and Mr. J. 

 Lorraine Baldwin (St. Anne's). 



Dr. Yeats gave an oral explanation of some very curious stones found in 

 the Abbey, and believed to be typical of the Trinity (three fishes), and the other 

 supposed to be a plan of the Abbey estates. 



An explanatory paper was read by Mr. Haddon (architect), giving a most 

 interesting description of the Abbey itself, which Mr. Haddon illustrated by 

 exhibiting some well-executed drawings and plans of the building. Owing to the 

 difficulty of getting conveyances to convey the party to Trelleck, to view the 

 entomological collection of the Rev. C. A. Kupar, which he had kindly consented 

 to allow the members of the Club to inspect, the programme was in this instance 

 departed from, and many of the members and visitors then wended their way to 

 the woods of Wyndcliff and the interesting town of Chepstow. The day was 

 beautifully fine, and the scenery from the heights of Wyndcliff was magnificent 

 and thoroughly enjoyed. 



