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an important bearing on the solution of the problems with which 

 we have yet to deal. 



The thanks of the Committee are due to the Town Council of 

 Dorchester for the use of the hurdles placed round the cuttings, 

 to Mr. Foot and Mr. Slade for the loan of implements and 

 materials used during the work, to Messrs. Lott and Walne for 

 the shepherd's hut, which proved of the greatest convenience as 

 an office for Mr. Gray, and to Mr. Feacey for drawing-boards 

 and other appliances. But we have especially to thank Mr. 

 C. S. Prideaux, who not only lived on the ground and shared 

 with Mr. Gray that constant supervision which is so necessary in 

 work of this kind, but provided the tents and camping requisites 

 at his own expense, and hospitably entertained many who came 

 as visitors. 



The total receipts for the year, including the sale of last year's 

 reports, were 67 os. 8d. and the total expenditure ,57 is. 

 The Society of Antiquaries of London, the British Archaeological 

 Association, the Dorset Field Club, and the Dorset County 

 Museum have all supported the work by contributing to the 

 fund, thus showing in a practical manner their recognition ot 

 the importance of the investigation. 



We are glad that the research was not pushed through and 

 completed in a single season, because time has been obtained 

 for the reception of many suggestions, as well as for the full 

 consideration of not a few difficulties. We trust that funds will 

 be forthcoming to enable us to continue the exploration for one 

 year more that we may solve some serious archaeological 

 questions that still remain before us. 



Sttjncd on behalf of the Committee, 



H. COLLEY MARCH, 



Chairman, 



10(h November, 1909. 



