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which Mr. E. C. Davey described, with the assistance of some 
photographs taken more than 30 years ago. Mr. Davey has 
written a paper on these sponge-gravel beds, which he kindly 
placed at the disposal of the Club. Several fine specimens of 
sponges, of Rhynconella shells, and a fine Goniopygus, a species 
of sea-urchin, were found, besides other interesting objects, and 
the church at Little Coxwell was then visited. It was not 
open, and there was not time to procure the key, but it did not 
appear to contain anything of interest. There is no tower. 
The two bells are in a gable cot, and are worked by ropes run- 
ning through the roof, which are attached to levers on the bells. 
Mr. Luker, proprietor of the local newspaper, had intended to 
show the visitors over Faringdon church, but so much time had 
been spent at the quarry that the party had to be content 
with a cursory look at the outside of the church, which is 
peculiar owing to the very short square tower. Mr. Luker 
was thanked for his kind intentions, and a hope was expressed 
that he would place his services at the disposal of the club on a 
future occasion. The White Horse at Uffington is hardly 
visible from Faringdon, being badly in want of “‘ scouring,” a 
good office which it is to be hoped may be undertaken at no 
distant date. Faringdon was left at 3.23, and after a stay at 
Swindon long enough for a cup of tea, Bath was reached at 
5.19, the day having been fine, though cold. The excursionists 
escaped the storms which were visible all round, and enjoyed a 
very pleasant and instructive day. 
Wilton and Salisbury, June 21st, 1906.—A somewhat larger 
party than usual joined in the trip to Wilton and Salisbury. 
Leaving Bath at 10.30, Wilton was reached at a little after 12, 
and the party proceeded at once to Wilton House, which is 
shown to visitors on Wednesdays, from ro till 4. A well- 
informed housekeeper pointed out the most noticeable of the 
many objects of interest, the collection of sculpture being 
especially attractive. The great feature of Wilton house is the 
splendid collection of Vandykes, mostly family portraits, 
though there are many fine pictures by other well-known 
artists. The view from the “single cube’”’ room, with the 
fine cedar and the little river Nadder in the foreground, and the © 
stretch of lawn with the Cathedral spire in the distance, is 
charming. The library, with its collection of old books, 
aroused a longing in several hearts ; the old copy of Sir Philip 
Sidney’s “Arcadia,” with the lock of Queen Elizabeth’s hair, 
was among the treasures shown to the public. 
