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Limestone detached from its parent rock, and lying on the 

 coal-measures which pass without any displacement beneath it, 

 is one of those gigantic examples of cosmic forces in by-gone 

 epochs of the world's history, which presents to the geologist 

 a most difficult problem for solution. The solution appears to 

 be this, that the upthrust of the central mass of trap, caused 

 not merely the upheaval, but the absolute " houleversement " of 

 the overlying beds. The Limestones were thrown over on the 

 coal-measures, and denuding forces since operating, and still in 

 operation, have gradually worn away all traces of the great 

 catastrophe, leaving only the displaced rock-masses at Yobstei-, 

 as evidences of the mighty disturbance which once convulsed 

 that area. 



On their return to Eadstock, the party found that Mrs. Mc. 

 MuRTKiE, acting under instructions from Lady Waldegrave, 

 -the Lady of the Manor, had provided for them a sumptuous 

 entertainment under a tent, and it is scarcely necessary to add 

 that this act of kindness and hospitality was most welcome and 

 highly appreciated. Mr. Mc.Mtjrtrie was requested by the 

 President to convey to Lady Waldegrave the best thanks of the 

 Club, which were likewise warmly tendered to Mr. Mc.Mueteie 

 himself, for his kindness and attention, and for the instruction 

 so admii-ably conveyed by his diagrams and explanations. 



The fourth Field Meeting of the Club for the season (post- 

 poned from August 19th) was held at 



FAEINGDOI^, IN BEEKSHIEE, 



on Tuesday, 22nd September. 



The programme for the day embraced a visit to the following 

 points :—Fernham, Cole's Pits, Boutcher's Pit, Ballard's Pit, 

 Bedding's Pit, Great Coxwell Barn, and Bradbury Hill and 

 Camp. 



Mr. Davet, F.G.S., of Wantage, acted throughout the day 

 as guide to the Club, and I am indebted for aU the information 

 which I am enabled to lay before you on these very interesting 



