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■windows, but at the time of its restoration by the late Rector, the 

 Rev. J. Vane, an east window in the chancel and side aisles and a 

 west window in the tower were inserted, the execution of the 

 subjects by Bell, of Bristol. Lately a window in the south aisle, 

 by Clayton and Bell, has been erected in memory of Mr. Vane, the 

 designs being in the true conventional style of art, and a gi-eat 

 contrast to the others. The font is a fine specimen of Perpendicular 

 work, consisting of an octagonal basin supported by sculptured 

 angels, and rests upon a plain shaft set upon a square step. The 

 monuments which were removed from the chancel during the 

 restoration in 1859 are now on the walls of the south porch, which 

 formerly had a parvise or upper chamber connected with it. The 

 most ancient is that of the Rev. Samuel Crook, rector, 1602-1649, 

 with this honourable title attached 



O IIisTos Ot/covd//.os O 

 Avxyo? 'O Katd/Aevos. 

 At the east extremity of the nave is a very beautiful Perpendicular 

 campanile containing the Sanctus or Priests' bell, with the following 

 inscription in old English characters, "Saucta Maria." 



Before leaving the Chxirch general admiration was expressed at 

 the elegant gas pendants, the generous gift of W. Long, Esq. Some 

 of the members ascended the tower, whence a fine view of the rich 

 vale of Wrington was seen, others assembled in the house, at the 

 north end of the churchyard, where Locke was bom 1632, and 

 where Mr. Scarth exhibited some old chained books and commenced 

 reading an account of the parish of Wrington. As this appears in fuU 

 in the Club's Proceedings (p. 436), it is unnecessary to give it any 

 prominence here. An adjournment was made to Westhay, and the 

 day was brought to a fitting conclusion by the kind reception and 

 extremely hospitable entertainment given to the Club by Mr. and 

 Mrs. Long. An extremely clever Darwinian valentine was put 

 into the hands of the Secretary to read afterwards, and thanks were 

 given to the kind host and hostess for their hospitality, and also to 

 the Rev. Prebendary Scarth for the information he had imparted 

 respecting his church and parish. The following plants which were 

 gathered during the excursion must not be omitted : — Cardamine 

 sylvatica, abundant in Brockley Combe ; Dwarf viola, plentiful on 



