XXVlli. THE SECOND WINTER MEETING. 



opening of a barrow ; and it was their duty to leave to posterity 

 a learned posterity some materials for solving the problems 

 that might then arise. He suggested, therefore, that before a 

 barrow was opened a conference should be held in that neigh- 

 bourhood between the landowner, the man who proposed to 

 open the barrow, and the officials of the Museum and of the 

 Field Club. Such a committee would be able to decide, on 

 general and scientific bearings, whether or not the barrow 

 should be opened. And such precautions were necessary, 

 because there was much pleasure and excitement in opening a 

 barrow. It was, to a great extent, the excitement of the hunter, 

 the joy of sport ; and that should not be suffered to over-ride 

 the important scientific considerations to which he had called 

 attention. And saying this did not detract from the admiration 

 he felt at the manner and results of Mr. Prideaux's exploration. 



2. "Some Recent Sun Spots," by the Rev. W. R. Waugh, at 

 Mr. Waugh's request, was taken as read. (Printed.) 



3. " Two Difficult Motifs in Roman Mosaics," by Dr. Colley 

 March. (Printed.) 



4. "The Ancient Memorial Brasses of Dorset," by Mr. W. de 

 C. Prideaux. (Printed.) The reading was illustrated by a fine 

 series of brass rubbings beautifully executed. 



5. " On New and Rare British Spiders," by the Rev. O. 

 Pickard-Cambridge. As Mr. Cambridge was unable to attend, 

 the paper was taken as read. (To be printed.) 



RESIGNATION OF THE PRESIDENT. The HON. SEC. here rose 

 and said it was with deep regret that he had to read a letter 

 from Lord Eustace Cecil, resigning the post of President of the 

 club. In consequence of the receipt of this letter he moved 

 the following : 



" The members of the Dorset Field Club learn with keen 

 regret the decision of their President, Lord Eustace Cecil, to 

 decline re-election next May. They loyally abide by the 

 condition he made two years ago, that, if at any time he desired 

 to retire from his post, he should not be pressed to remain ; but 

 this does not lessen the sorrow which they now record for the 



