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Sir J. W. Awory, Knight, then proposed that the above Report 
should be adopted. 
Mr. Nisser seconded the proposition, which was unanimously 
adopted. 
The RecorpER oF Devizes (Mr. H. Merewether) moved the next 
resolution,— 
“That a Society be formed, to be called the Wiltshire Archeological and 
Natural History asa and that its ae shall be to cultivate and collect 
information on Archeology and Natural History in their various branches, and 
to form a Library and Museum, illustrating the History, natural, civil, and 
ecclesiastic, of the County of Wilts.” 
—He expressed great pleasure in assisting, according to his humble 
ability, in the formation of a Society which would not only be of great 
local interest, but which would also be instrumental in preserving 
traditions beyond the limits of the county. 
Colonel Oxtvrer seconded the motion, and added a few observa- 
tions on the success which had attended the progress of the 
proceedings hitherto. The Museum which had already been formed 
had succeeded beyond expectation, and there was every prospect of 
its enlargement and establishment. 
Rey. J. E. Jackson, Rector of Leigh-Delamere, then read a code 
of Rules and Regulations which had been approved of by the 
Provisional Committee, the adoption of which, for the future guidance 
of the Society, he then moved. 
Mr. H. Burcuer seconded the motion, and the noble Chairman 
having put it to the meeting, it was unanimously adopted. 
Rey. A. C. Smrru, Rector of Yatesbury, in proposing the next 
resolution, said that a very few words from him would be sufficient 
to commend it to their acceptance. They had already heard, by 
the report of the Provisional Committee, how very valuable was 
the collection of books made by that distinguished antiquary, Mr. 
Britton—how intrinsically valuable, and also of what additional 
interest they were to the Society, inasmuch as they particularly 
related to the antiquities of Wilts. They had also had an 
opportunity of seeing them in the room adjoining, and it would 
therefore require no further preface from him in proposing “that 
this collection of books, &c., should become the property of the 
Society.” (Cheers.) 
Dr. Tuurnam seconded the motion, which was adopted. 
The Ven. Arcupracon Macponatp said—You all know the 
eminent services which the Marquis of Lansdowne has rendered to 
this country ; and are aware of the high position he occupies in 
your county, and the great interest he takes in everything 
concerning it. I have therefore the greatest confidence, as well as 
the greatest pleasure, in proposing “that his Lordship be requested 
to become the Patron of this Society.”’ (Cheers.) 
