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and Mr. Ekin undertook to test fresh samples, to discover whether 
it was due to a temporary cause. The third paper, read by the 
Secretary, was written by Horace B. Woodward, F.G.S., who, as 
one of H.M’s, Geological Survey, had jotted down some “Studies 
and Problems for Somersetshire Geologists ;’ these, as being well 
worthy of record, are printed in full (Vide p. 177). A vote of thanks 
to Mr. Woodward for his suggestions brought the evening to a 
conclusion. 
Though there has been no falling off in numbers this session, 
yet the attendance of members at these meetings is not very 
encouraging to the authors of papers. Ladies and visitors, 
however, continue to show an interest in our subjects, and their 
presence is welcomed. 
EXCURSIONS. 
The first Excursion of the season to Nempnett, Burrington and 
Sandford took place on April 21st. The day was perfect for the 
time of year, and the members (23 in nnmber), after reaching 
Bristol by an early train, proceeded by ‘break’ to Nempnett, 
where they were met by the rector of the parish, the Rev. 
Samuel Trueman, and by the Rev. Prebendary Scarth, their 
Vice-President. Under the guidance of the rector they entered 
the church, which has been restored in very good taste, and 
ornamented by a stained east window, dc. ; after inspecting the 
Font of Perpendicular date ornamented with shields charged with 
the device of heads rising out of handled jugs, or perhaps lilies 
from lily pots, they proceeded to the Parsonage where they were 
most hospitably received. Very fine ale and an old Register 
divided the attention of the antiqnaries. The latter contained 
the following entry ; 
‘The regester booke of Nempnet of marege Christenings and burials, 
1568. In the keepinge of this booke there hath been greate neglgience.’ 
And ‘This book written the 40 yere of the Raigne of our Queene Elizabeth 
1599.’ 
The first entry is in 1568, the last in 1661. 
