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of the communications which have, from time to time, been made 
from all parts of the county, and earnestly to invite the continued 
assistance and co-operation of all, not only from those already en- 
rolled as its supporters, but also from others of all ranks and classes 
hitherto unconnected with our Society.” 
The Rev. A. C. Sarru desired to add a few words as a supplement 
to the Report; in order to explain the financial position of the 
Society. For many years past the Society had in hand a capital of 
some £200 or £300, from which it could draw when necessary. But 
when the Museum was established at Devizes, and there was a de- 
ficiency in the funds for building and furnishing that Museum, it 
was found necessary to lend their capital in order to clear the building 
account. The Committee, however is extremely anxious to get back 
this capital, which is so necessary to their well-being; and with 
this view earnestly entreats donations from the Members of the 
Society, so that the work of the Society may not be hampered for 
want of the means which are absolutely necessary for carrying it on. 
Lord Herytzssury, in moving the adoption of the Report, ex- 
pressed a hope that the appeal which the Society was making to the 
county would not be made in vain. He confessed that he himself was 
not much of an archeologist, although he had been a Member of 
the Society ever since its commencement. He highly approved of 
its objects, and was sure that the county generally appreciated the 
labours of those who made it their study and had investigated and 
thrown so much light upon the manners and customs of our fore- 
fathers. Wiltshire had every reason to be proud of her ancient 
monuments, and they all owed a deep debt of gratitude to that 
Society for having brought to the light of day many things repect- 
ing them which would otherwise have remained unknown. 
_. The Rev. Canon Jackson seconded the motion, which was unani- 
_ mously adopted. 
On the motion of Sir Jonn Lussock, seconded by Mr. Mepricort, 
“the General Secretaries, the Local Secretaries (with the addition of 
j Mr. Mackay, for Trowbridge and district), the Curators, the retiring 
Members of the Committee, the Treasurer, and the Auditors, were 
re-appointed. 
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