XXXVI. CERNE AND MINTERNE MEETING. 



On the south wall of the nave is a large and interesting brass 

 In memory of Sir Henry Digby, K.C.B., Admiral of the 

 Blue, born Jan. 20, 1770 ; died Aug. 19, 1842. He 

 commanded H.M. Africa in the memorable action off 

 Trafalgar, Oct. 21, 1805. By his gallantry and daring he 

 obtained the marked approbation of Admiral Horatio 

 Viscount Nelson and the thanks of Parliament. 



Also of his wife, Jane Elizabeth, eldest daughter of 

 Thomas William Coke, Earl of Leicester, and relict of 

 Charles Nevison, Viscount Andover, born Dec. 22, 1777 ; 

 died April 29, 1863. 



In testimony of their sincere and dutiful affection, their 

 sons, Edw r ard St. Vincent, Lord Digby, and the Hon. and 

 Rev. Kenelm Henry Digby, M A., have caused this 

 monument to be erected. 



The Rector, the Rev. W. G. Barclay, said the church had 

 been re-seated by the present Lord Digby in remembrance of 

 his sister, and the carved oak front to the gallery had been given 

 by his Lordship in remembrance of his father. There were 

 eight tubular bells in the tower put in because the tower was not 

 strong enough to carry a chime of bells. 



The Club, after inspecting the consecration crosses outside 

 the church, then proceeded to 



MINTERNE HOUSE. 



On the south lawn Canon Ravenhill read part of a revised 

 copy of his paper (which will be found in Vol. X. of the Pro- 

 ceedings), which was read on the same spot when the Club 

 visited Minterne in 1888. He said since then there had been 

 great changes. The old Lord Digby passed away the following 

 year, and his youngest daughter, the Hon. Theresa Digby, in 

 1896. The present Lord had married, and is now in occupation 

 with his little family. 



They were very much indebted to his Lordship for his kind- 

 ness in allowing the Club to visit the house, gardens, and park 

 to-day. 



