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interesting spots. Thus the Hon. Secretary demonstrated 

 how the Kennet Valley and the Vale of Pewsey supply 

 striking evidence of the theory of river valley formation 

 considered at the first meeting, and those of the party in- 

 terested in archzeology found much matter for discussion 

 at Stonehenge, ^^espasian's Camp near Amesbury, and the 

 well-preserved ancient fortress of Old Sarum. On the 

 following morning a visit was paid to the Blackmore 

 Museum. Here the party was met by the Director of the 

 Museum, Dr H. P. Blackmore, F.G.S., who kindly con- 

 ducted them over the immense collection of stone im- 

 plements, showing them types of the Eolithic, Palaeolithic 

 and Neolithic work, illustrating the evolution in form and 

 design. Such points as the evolution of the axe and 

 hammer, and the transition from the stone to the bronze 

 implements, were fully elucidated. A cordial vote of 

 thanks was passed to Dr Blackmore for his courtesy. In 

 the afternoon, a visit was paid to the Cathedral, and the 

 party had a most painstaking guide in Canon Bourne, 

 who pointed out the salient features of the structure in an 

 extremely interesting manner. 



Over twenty members attended an excursion to Sod- 

 bury on August 3rd, the object being to inspect the 

 cuttings and tunnel shafts made by the Great Western 

 Railway in connection with their new direct line from 

 Wootton Bassett to the Severn Tunnel. 



The party assembled at Yate Station, and then drove 

 to the western end of the big Lilliput cutting. Here the 

 Honorary Secretary gave a general account of the geology 

 of the district, and the Rev. H. H. Winwood, F.G.S., 

 followed, devoting his attention more particularly to the 

 strata under inspection. The members then walked along 

 the cutting, many of them interested in the mechanical 

 developments now brought into play in the making of a 

 railroad. Under the guidance of the Secretary and Mr 



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