42 The Twenty-third General Meeting. 
throughout the year, as well as conducted the Magazine, the Rev. 
A. C. Smith, Mr. Cunnington, and Mr. Talbot. 
The Rev. A. C. Sur briefly acknowledged the compliment. 
The glee singers then gave some more part-songs, and the pro- 
ceedings were brought to a close by the singing of the “ National 
Anthem.” 
THIRD DAY, FRIDAY, AUGUST 25ru. 
THE “MOOT” EXCURSION. 
Again a lovely day for a long excursion, and again each excursionist 
was furnished with a second guide from the pen of the indefatigable 
Mr. Stevens, also enriched with a map, wherein that able author 
gave a series of “ jottings” on objects of historical and antiquarian 
interest, to be met with on the route to and from the “ Moot” at 
Downton; special attention being given to that remarkable earth- 
work. Mr. Stevens too was again in command of the expedition, 
and led the van. The excursionists, who were not so numerous as 
on the previous day, left Salisbury punctually at nine, and passing’ 
through the Close, and along the Coombe Road, made the first halt 
at Coombe Bissett Church, and thence to Bishopstone Church, where 
they were cordially welcomed by the Ven. Archdeacon Lear, who, 
addressing them from the Rectory lawn, in sight of the edifice, 
called their special attention to its very beautiful, though peculiar, 
and in some respects unique character. After a careful inspection 
of this most interesting Church (for which see the remarks of Mr, 
Talbot further on), Sir John Lubbock, in the name of the Society, 
proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Archdeacon, for the kind, 
ready, and very valuable assistance he had rendered the Society, both 
in his guidance on the first day over the Cathedral, and for his 
welcome to Bishopstone. This was cordially endorsed by all present, 
and then they drove through the valley to Odstock Church, the 
more interesting features of which were pointed out by Mr. Talbot. 
Refreshments were hospitably provided by the Rector of Odstock, 
the Rev. P. E. Miles, for which the President expressed the hearty 
thanks of the Society; and then they moved onward to Breamore 
