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were stationed was duly pointed out to the Members of the Field 
Club. 
The mansion at Wardour was then visited, and a very courteous 
housekeeper conducted the party through the rooms in which 
many treasures are stored, a fine collection of china and many 
good pictures, among which is one of Lady Blanche, who so 
bravely held the castle, and a portrait of Viscount Falkland, who 
fell at Naséby. Among the curiosities is a beautifully carved 
wooden peg tankard which formerly belonged to Glastonbury 
Abbey. In the same wing with the Chapel is the State Bed- 
chamber, which contains the bed used by Charles I. and IT. and 
_- James II. during royal visits to Wardour. This bed and the 
tankard are almost the only relics preserved from the old castle. 
Returning to Tisbury through the park, in which are some 
magnificent trees, chiefly beeches, oaks, and limes—one seldom 
sees a lime standing alone, as these do—there was time for a cup 
of tea at the ‘‘ Benett Arms,” and the party left by the 5.24 train, 
reaching Bath at 7.20. The morning was wet, but the afternoon 
was fine and dry with some sunshine. The thunder and hail 
which visited Bath avoided the Field Club Excursionists, the only 
_ thing which marred a most enjoyable day being that the light was 
not good enough for photographing the many exquisite bits of 
_ scenery. One can now easily comprehend Mr. Hardy’s enthusiasm 
_ for this part of Wessex. It will be remembered that the country 
of “Tess of the D’Urbervilles” is in the neighbourhood of 
- Shaftesbury and Tisbury. 
{  Caerwent, July r4th, 1903.—Leaving Bath by the 1o.3r train, 
19 Members of the Club proceeded to Severn Tunnel Junction, 
whence they drove to Caerwent, passing the Church of Itton an 
old building dedicated to S. Deiniol, now much restored and 
| “modernised, and Caldicot Castle. After a frugal luncheon at the 
: “Coach and Horses,” a clean and comfortable little hostelry, Mr. 
_ A. Trice Martin conducted the party round the outer walls of 
Caerwent, which are mostly in very good preservation, being 
