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and whose fame as a naturalist extended far beyond the walls 
of this city. Though prevented from taking an active part in 
the Club’s pursuits, yet Mr. Skrine felt sure that the President 
watched over its proceedings with the greatest interest, and was 
present with them in spirit though not in body. 
Mr. Scarth then read an address which he had prepared on the 
General Progress of Archeology (vide p. 397). 
Dr. Steele in a few well-chosen words returned thanks in the 
name of the members for the address, and spoke of the interest 
their Vice-President always’ took both in the physical and mental 
health of the Club. 
Under the head of “Evening Meetings” your secretary has 
nothing to report except that the anticipated result has taken 
place, and members have ceased to offer any communications to 
the Club during the past year. This doubtless is due to the 
small attendance at past meetings and the general indifference 
thereby shown to the subjects brought forward. 
EXCURSIONS. 
May 16. Dolebury Camp and Banwell.—Owing to some mistake 
the Great Western Railway Company would not afford the usual 
advantage of reduced fares for a “pic-nic party” consequently the 
members, who mustered strongly, availed themselves of the roomy 
cattle pens wherein, to the discomfort of their passengers, the 
authorities pen their third-class animals, and took single tickets 
to Yatton. Thence a break and ’bus, both heavily laden, wound 
a tortuous way through dusty lanes and apple-blossoming trees to 
Congresbury Church. A little flutter and stir was perceptible at 
the Vicarage, attributed as a matter of course to the arrival of so 
many learned archeologists. Nothing of the sort, however; it 
was soon evident that their advent was rather unexpected, and 
that the true cause was to be sought in the arrival, which took 
place shortly after, of a village bridal party. In the absence of 
the vicar, the Rey. Prebendary Scarth, who joined the party at 
