Saturday, August 61h. 3k 
in Wiltshire, no other than Bishop Aldhelm. A visit to the parish 
Church concluded the round of Bradford. After luncheon the party 
proceeded by road to see the old Manor House of South Wraxhall, 
which was first described by Mr. E. Greeny, and then a paper 
was read upon it by Mr. Pontina. Next they drove to the charming 
old Manor House of Great Chalfield, on which the Rev. E. Kinaston 
yead a paper, and where the owner, Mr. G. P Futusr, hospitably 
provided tea; then they drove back to Trowbridge, and returned 
by special train to Salisbury. 
In the evening the Architectural Section met at 8, p.m., at the 
Council House, when papers were read by Mr. C. E. Pontine, on 
“Edington Church”; by the Rev. J. A. Benyerr, on “The 
Architect of Salisbury Cathedral” ; and by Mr. J. A. Gorcu, on 
“Longford Castle and Longleat.” Meanwhile, in the Historical 
Section, the Rev. Prepenpary Scarru read a paper on “ Britain a 
Province of the Roman Empire”; and the Rev. J. Hirst a paper 
entitled “Thoughts on the past influence of Reigning Women.” 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6ru. 
To-day an excursion was planned for Wardour, Tisbury, and 
Wilton. The party went by train to Tisbury Station, where 
carriages awaited their arrival, and took them first to the very 
picturesque ruins of old Wardour Castle. Here Precentor VENABLES 
gave some account of the place and its history, and then they went 
on through the park to modern Wardour House, where they were 
most hospitably and kindly received by Lorp and Lapy ARUNDELL. 
After due inspection of the many objects of interest which the 
house contained, and after fitting acknowledgment, through Precen- 
ToR VENABLES, of the courtesy shown by the noble owners, the 
Members next drove to Tisbury Church. Here the Vicar, the Rev. 
F. G. Hurcutnson, introduced them to the most noteworthy points 
of interest, and then Mr. Micxterawaite remarked on certain 
peculiarities in the building, and expressed an earnest hope, which 
was echoed by all present, that what remained might be preserved. 
The next halt was at Place House, where the old manor house and 
barn were visited; and then by train to Wilton. Here luncheon 
