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May, in Mr. Barratt’s meadow, near the Trundle Hole. A trench was 
dug round the base of one of the piers until the ancient stonework 
was exposed. This was inspected by Mr. H. A. Rye, who said that, 
in his opinion, the tooling marks were very like the early Norman. 
Photographs of the stonework were submitted to Mr. St. John Hope, 
who said that the work looked suspiciously like Roman. Nothing 
really definite could be established, except for the fact that these 
experts place the date not later than early Norman. 
The Society having spent such a large sum on the printing of 
‘Transactions during the past two years, and consequently, used up 
the Deposit Account, the Committee have decided to hold a Conver- 
sazione on November 27th, in the hope that Members will do all they 
can towards making it a snecess, and so replacing the amount drawn 
from the Deposit Account. 
The new Natural History and Geological Section, under the 
Chairmanship of Mr. F. FE. Lott, Assoc.R.S.M., F.I.C., has made a most 
encouraging start. It has a Membership of 60, and has held several 
well-attended meetings where some interesting papers were read, and 
also arranged some local Excursions, which were thoroughly enjoyed. 
The whole of the Committee retire and are eligible for re-election. 
The Report and Balance Sheet were passed on the motion of 
Rey. R. G. Harrison, seconded by Mr. G. Lathbury. 
The Officers, Committee, and some new members were elected. 
The general business of the evening being completed, the 
President gave his Inaugural Address, entitled : “ Phosphorescence,” 
at the close of which, Dr. A. L. Stern proposed a hearty vote of thanks 
to the President. Mr, G.H. Storer seconded the motion, which, being 
carried unanimously, brought the evening t) a close. 
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