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not be of the same substance. Dr. MARCH answered that they 

 contained crystals of calcite, and had been pronounced marble 

 by an expert in London. An interesting discussion followed on 

 the significance of the serpent as a symbol in pagan and 

 Christian art. Captain ACLAND observed that the serpent, so 

 frequent in the Pompeiian pavements, was undoubtedly intended 

 as an attribute to ^sculapius, and used as a health charm. 



(iiO " Surface Waves Produced by Sledges," by Dr. Vaughan 

 Cornish, F.R.G.S. 



(iii.) " The Rolls of the Court Baron of the Manor of 

 Winterborne Waste, alias Monkton," by the Rev. W. Miles 

 Barnes (printed). On account of the lateness of the hour this 

 last paper was taken as read. 



The meeting then closed. 



