REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. Pi} 
C. J. Helyar, Esq. A very fine collection of Rubbings from 
Brasses, deposited by the Rev. H. Alford, of Wymeswold. 
Several very fine Rubbings, by the Rev. E. C. K. Bear- 
eroft. Several interesting Implements found in the shafts 
of mines worked by the Romans, below Quantock, by the 
Rev. F. Warre.” 
“ As the Society is unable, at present, to devote any con- 
siderable sums to the purchase of specimens, your Com- 
mittee would respectfully invite collectors to render their 
assistance ; and beg to call attention to Rule XIX, regu- 
lating loans.” 
“Your Committee has entered into correspondence with 
the Architectural Society of Northamptonshire, and the 
Archaeological Society of Sussex, upon the invitation of 
those bodies.” 
“ The assembling of the Archaeological Institute of Great 
Britain and Ireland, at Bristol in July, cannot have failed 
to excite a general interest in our pursuits. Many of our 
members attended its sectional meetings, and some were 
able to assist them with communications of interest. Your 
Committee deem it due to the able officers of that most 
important body, to acknowledge their readiness at all times 
to co-operate with our Society, and to aid us in our local 
efforts, from the stores of information at their command. 
Your Committee would call especial attention to the able 
lectures on Wells Cathedral, delivered by Professors Willis 
and Cockerell, and to a valuable recent publication by the 
latter gentleman, illustrating the sculptures of the West 
front of that venerable pile.” 
“The number of members on the Society’s books for the 
present year amounts to 339, and your Committee in con- 
eluding this brief report, has the pleasing task of con- 
gratulating the Society, as well on its generally flourishing 
