XXIX 
Excursion to Rolleston and Craythorne, May Ist. 
Under the leadership of F. Thompson, Esq., President-elect, 
aud attended by sixty-five members. This proved a most memorable 
event in the annals of the Society. The excursion opened with an 
inspection of the Hall, Museum, and Grounds at Rolleston, where 
Sir Oswald Mosley, Bart., most kindly entertained the gathering at 
luncheon, and personally conducted the party through the various 
rooms of the Hall. In the afternoon the Hon. L. F. Tyrwhitt (Rector 
of Rolleston) met the members at the Church, giving a historical 
lecture on its structure. 
The party then proceeded to Craythorne, where R. Thornewill, 
Esq., J.P., and Mrs. Thornewill kindly entertained the members to 
tea, their hospitable welcome being warmly appreciated by all. 
Excursion to Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coleorton, May 22nd. 
Leader: Mr. A. CUDDEFORD, Excursion Secretary. 
Forty members and friends were present. 
This Excursion opened with an inspection of the ancient Parish 
Church at Ashby, under the guidance of the Rev. H. Sawyer (vicar) 
who, gave a most instructive address on the history of the Church 
and its many treasures. After which the Castle ruins and grounds 
were inspected, by the gracious permission of Lady Maud Hastings, 
under the able supervision of W. F. H. Fosbrooke, Esq , of Leicester, 
the leading authority on the Castle. 
A drive was afterwards taken to the famous Hall Farm, Coleorton, 
celebrated from its association with Sir W. Scott, Wordsworth and 
his sister Dorothy, Byron, Coleridge, Southey, Tom Moore, and other 
famous names in literature and art. 
Here Mr. and Mrs. Radford hospitably entertained the party. 
A brief visit was made to the Church, under the guidance of 
the Rev. H. Robinson (vicar), after which the members wandered 
