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the stones — which caused a thrill of horror within the breast of 

 every Archaeologist — will now, we hope, be happily averted. For 

 this timely rescue, our cordial thanks are due to the watchfulness and 

 zeal of our staunch supporters residing on the spot, the Rev. Bryan 

 King, Mr. Kemm, and Mr. George Brown ; and above all to Sir 

 John Lubbock, who, with a public spirit above all praise, and the 

 true love of Archaeology for which he is notorious, came forward at 

 the right moment to purchase the land in question, and so rescue 

 the glory of North Wilts from the irreparable injury which it thus 

 narrowly escaped. 



" The preservation of another relic of antiquity within our county, 

 itself too, an unique specimen of its class — viz., the little Saxon 

 Chapel at Bradford-on-Avon — is now engaging the attention of the 

 Committee, and it is their earnest hope that this invaluable relic of 

 Saxon architecture may be preserved. 



" In addition to the subjects mentioned above, the question of the 

 purchase of buildings suitable for the Museum and Library of the 

 Society has occupied the attention of the Committee, and necessitated 

 an unusual number of meetings and the expenditure of much time 

 and consideration. They recommend the purchase of certain premises 

 in Long Street, Devizes, offered them for this purpose, and they 

 further recommend that the general meeting of to-day be adjourned 

 so that adequate notice may be given to the members at large. 



" The Committee in conclusion desires to congratulate the Society 

 on the acquisition of a great part of the collections of the late Rev. 

 E. Wilton; and at the same time to express the hearty thanks of 

 the Society to all who have enriched the Museum and Library by 

 contributions during the past year ; while they would again bespeak 

 the careful observation and active vigilance of their many members 

 in all parts of the county, both with regard to the Antiquities and 

 to the Natural History of Wiltshire."" 



The Report, on the motion of Mr. Waylen, seconded by Mr. 

 Flower, was adopted, and ordered to be published. . 



The re-appointment of the officers who served during the past 

 year, with the substitution of Mr. Charles Talbot, of Lacock Abbey, 

 on the Council, in place of the Rector of Devizes, who resigned; 



