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the stones—which caused a thrill of horror within the breast of 
every Archzologist—will now, we hope, be happily averted. For 
this timely rescue, our cordial thanks are due to the watchfulness and 
zeal of our staunch supporters residing on the spot, the Rev. Bryan 
King, Mr. Kemm, and Mr. George Brown; and above all to Sir 
John Lubbock, who, with a public spirit above all praise, and the 
true love of Archzology for which he is notorious, came forward at 
the right moment to purchase the land in question, and so rescue 
the glory of North Wilts from the irreparable injury which it thus 
narrowly escaped. 
“The preservation of another relic of antiquity within our county, 
itself too, an unique specimen of its class—viz., the little Saxon 
Chapel at Bradford-on-Avon—is now engaging the attention of the 
Committee, and it is their earnest hope that this invaluable relic of 
Saxon architecture may be preserved. 
“Tn addition to the subjects mentioned above, the question of the 
purchase of buildings suitable for the Museum and Library of the 
Society has occupied the attention of the Committee, and necessitated 
an unusual number of meetings and the expenditure of much time 
and consideration. They recommend the purchase of certain premises 
in Long Street, Devizes, offered them for this purpose, and they 
further recommend that the general meeting of to-day be adjourned 
so that adequate notice may be given to the members at large. 
“The Committee in conclusion desires to congratulate the Society 
on the acquisition of a great part of the collections of the late Rev. 
K. Wilton; and at the same time to express the hearty thanks of 
the Society to all who have enriched the Museum and Library by 
contributions during the past year; while they would again bespeak 
the careful observation and active vigilance of their many members 
in all parts of the county, both with regard to the Antiquities and 
to the Natural History of Wiltshire.” 
The Report, on the motion of Mr. Wayten, seconded by Mr. 
FLower, was adopted, and ordered to be published. 
The re-appointment of the officers who served during the past 
year, with the substitution of Mr. Charles Talbot, of Lacock Abbey, 
on the Council, in place of the Rector of Devizes, who resigned ; 
