Ixii. POOLE AND fiROWNSEA ISLANt) MEETING. 



was probably not long in use as a well-head, for there are no 

 rope marks upon it. Within the church is much oak panelling 

 from Crossby Hall, Cardinal Wolsey's palace. 



Leaving the church, the Members were led through a beautiful 

 garden glowing in colour, between rows of herbaceous plants, 

 and of roses and creepers stretching in long festoons from one 

 rustic pole to another, thence along the wooded bank of a 

 stream, and through a plantation from whence a glimpse could 

 be obtained of deer not far away to the freshwater lakes. The 

 party then returned to the Castle and inspected the fine 

 collection of ancient musical instruments, ranged in groups 

 upon the walls of the hall according to the class to which they 

 belonged. The collection included a portative organ of the 

 1 5th century, a virginal of the time of Queen Elizabeth, a spinet, 

 a harpsichord, harps, lutes, lyres, and other stringed instruments. 

 The wood wind included a serpent, a favourite instrument in the 

 village church bands of Dorset. Tea was then served to the 

 large party on the terrace of the castle, and the guests, after 

 hearty expressions of appreciation of the kindness and hospitality 

 of Mr. and Mrs. Van Raalte, took their leave and re-embarked, 

 raising a hearty cheer for their hosts as the boats left the 

 landing stage. The carriages were in waiting at Sandbanks, 

 and the Members were soon on their way to the station for the 

 return journey. 



