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oftentimes much original research—are deserving of all 
possible thanks and praise. As also do ¢hey deserve the 
same who bring us specimens of geological, palzeontologi- 
cal, botanical, or archaeological interest. 
Time alone fails me in my desire to do such adequate 
justice to them as lies within my power. Our Secretary 
has told us at these meetings of what a field is open to one 
who would give his mind and time to the study of the 
ostracoda and foraminifera of our Lias and Oolites. The 
new line between Cheltenham and Honeybourne also was 
the subject of remarks by him. 
Papers full of interest were read by Mr W. R. Carles 
and Mr W. Crooke upon “ Korea,” and the “ Rude Stone 
Monuments of India.” When they come to be read in our 
Proceedings, their value will be seen to be even greater 
than it perhaps appeared to be when in the course of 
delivery. Dr C. Callaway, Lieut.-Col. J. C. Duke, Mr C. 
Upton, and last, but far from least, our honorary treasurer, 
Mr Helps, have all contributed to our enlightenment upon 
the things of the earth and its forces amidst which we live. 
Honestly speaking, we are much indebted to one and all 
of them. And if I, as representing you, have not seemed 
sufficiently lavish of your thanks, I hope they will pardon 
me. 
And the same gracious pardon I ask you all to extend 
to me for all my failings as your President. 
I should despair of the Republic if I thought of myself. 
But when I remember that we are a club strong in num- 
ber, and individually keen to maintain a fame that reaches 
beyond the borders of our own special district (from 
which we get our name), as it reaches also beyond the 
boundaries of our still more wondrous county of vale and 
wold, of forest and estuary, despair is lost in enthusiasm 
and hope. 
