120 The Twenty-first General Meeting. 
“ And here it seems fitting to say that surely no Archeological 
Society in England can hold its meeting this year without referring 
to the loss which the great cause of antiquities has sustained in the 
death of Mr. Albert Way. As the recognized founder of the “Royal 
Archeological Institute,” as for many years the editor of its admi- 
rable Journal, as the conductor of its operations whether during its 
sessions in London, or during its annual congress at one or other 
of the principal cities in the provinces; but above all as the ever- 
ready and courteous adviser, to whom all enquirers might apply for 
information, and from whose copious stores of antiquarian knowledge 
in every branch of the subject, many of us have from time to time 
derived much valuable instruction, and many useful suggestions, 
Mr. Albert Way stood alone; so that to those who did not enjoy his 
personal acquaintance, his loss seems that of a private friend, as well 
as that of the chief referee and leader in the archxological world. 
“To return to our report of this Society during the last twelve- 
month. 
“Since we met last year at Swindon, we have lost by death four 
original members, viz., Mr. W. F. Lawrence, Mr. James Noyes, 
Mr. J. G. Nicholls, and Dr. Thurnam. Of the loss which this 
Society has sustained by the death of the last-named accomplished 
antiquarian, mention has been already made in the Magazine in the 
form of a short memoir; but the Committee cannot now allude to 
his decease, without repeating the most sincere expressions of regret, 
and their deep sense of his value as an archeologist of European 
reputation. 
“With regard to finance, our balance in hand now amounts to 
£359 8s. 1d., which is an apparent decrease on last year’s balance of 
£17 11s.11d., but inasmuch as during the year we have expended 
some £50 for furniture, and some £28 for books, beyond our ordinary 
outlay, it will be seen that our balance-sheet is, in reality, highly 
satisfactory. 
“ Then as regards the expenditure for Museum and Library, which 
is an account wholly distinct from the general fund of the Society, 
the subscription list amounts to £1117 3s., very nearly all of which 
has been received, and of this £1110° 17s. 7d. has been expended, 
