Anniversary Address. 3 



Transactions, scattered through some thirteen vohimes, and 

 nearly two hundred in number, treat of a wide range of 

 subjects — archieological, historical, biographical, and scien- 

 tific. Nor must it be omitted to state that his unswerving- 

 devotion to science has ever been a labour of love, and has 

 set a noble example to many other investigators. His 

 " Alma Mater " will, therefore, rejoice to inscribe his name 

 on the roll of her most distinguished sons." The illuminated 

 address, which was presented with the testimonial, can be 

 seen to-day at Mrs Barwell Carter's, who has again kindly 

 invited the members to her house on the occasion of our 

 annual meeting. I can only repeat that we all hope and 

 trust that Dr Hardy may be long spared to carry on those 

 duties which he has so ably performed for so many years, 

 with such public spirit, and so much devotion to the interests 

 of the Club. Of the other meetings, viz., those at Melrose, 

 Hawick, and at Wark, all of which were most numerously 

 attended, and at Callaly, when unfortunately, I was unable 

 to be present, I will not speak, as according to the lately 

 established custom, Dr Hardy, our Secretary, will prepare 

 for the Proceedings detailed accounts thereof. I must, 

 however, say that the members of the Club much appreciate 

 the great hospitality shown to them on all occasions, and I 

 would particularly mention our reception this year by Messrs 

 Storey and Moffat, and Mrs Logan at Beanley, by Mrs 

 Hodgson Huntley at Carham, and by Major Browne at 

 Callaly. T am glad to hear that the last-named gentleman, 

 who is the possessor of a valuable collection of antiquities 

 and works of art and general interest, collected in all parts 

 of the world, is providing accommodation for it at Callaly 

 Castle, and I am sure, from his well-known liberality, that 

 it will be accessible to his friends and neighbours and to all 

 others interested, in Northumberland and the Borders. 



The newly-established custom, as regards the reports of 

 the meetings, has no doubt its advantages. It saves the 

 President for the time being the trouble of taking notes, 

 though such notes are hardly necessary, as the meetings are 

 now generally so fully reported in the public press, par- 



