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THIRD SUMMER MEETING. 



FKOME AND LONGLEAT. 



THE LAST OUTDOOR MEETING of the season was held on 

 August ayth. The party numbered between 60 and 70. 



Arriving at Frome, the first place visited was the Church of S. 

 John the Baptist, which, if tradition is true, was founded about 

 680 by S. Aldhelm. One of the chief mementos of the Saint, in 

 the church, is a richly-carved stone built into the wall a 

 portion, so Bishop Browne, of Bristol, declares, of the base of 

 the cross erected at Frome during the translation of the body of 

 S. Aldhelm. He was carried to Malmesbury, and at every 

 halting-place a cross was set up. The chalice and paten of 

 Bishop Ken, and also his tomb, were viewed with much interest 

 by the members present. 



A section of the party next proceeded to Mr. Singer's house 

 to see his collection of old English drinking-glasses, book 

 plates, jewellery, German and Flemish processional crosses, &c. 

 The other section visited Messrs. Singer's art metal works. 



Luncheon was partaken of at the George Hotel, Captain Elwes 

 presiding in the absence of the President. 



The party then drove to Longleat, the seat of the Marquess 

 of Bath, and were conducted over the "show" rooms by the 

 housekeeper, who pointed out the many features of interest. 



On the return to Frome a short business meeting was held, 

 at which six members were elected and four candidates for 

 membership nominated. 



The party then drove to the station and took the 5.26 train for 

 Dorset. 



