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done +o the remains, speculate how long our own Roman remains 
will stand the destructive effects of the weather if left much 
longer uncovered; and wander on to the fine amphitheatre 
outside the walls to the N.E. Uere the carriages were met, 
and the members, after a ten mile drive to Reading, arrived there 
in time for a 4.30 p.m. dinner at the Queen’s Hotel. 
It may be stated here that all the “finds” will ultimately be 
placed in the Museum at Reading, together with an architectural 
model of the city. The Society of Antiquaries deserve the 
support of the public in their work. 
Of Walks there is nothing to record, though rumour reaches 
me that two of our members still continue their twenty mile 
perambulations every week, the only result, so far as one knows 
is that they have fairly distanced and exhausted all other 
competitors, and they two remain the pedestrians of the Club. 
The recent “Black Winter” which has carried off so many 
great and good men has dealt very leniently with our members ; 
two only have disappeared from our list ; the most recent removal 
being that of Captain Lysaght, one who joined our ranks many 
years ago, and who so long as his health and walking powers 
remained was frequently present at our excursions, walks and 
meetings, contributing much by his geniality to the social aspects 
of the Club—Botany was his particular pursuit. The second: F. 
J. Walker, Esq., of The Priory, Bathwick, was up to quite recent 
days a very familiar object to the members; his general 
acquaintance with most of the objects for which the club was 
founded, his travelled experience, and unbounded and exhaustless 
good nature contributed much to the instruction and amuse- 
ment of the members in their excursions and walks. His strongly 
built frame and great walking powers indicated a longer enjoy- 
ment of health than was granted him. His presence will be 
missed by us. 
Seven new members have been elected since last Anniversary, 
and two, Col. Heywood and the Rev. Hayes Robinson, placed on 
