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have proved themselves most capable and enthusiastic explorers. To 
Mr. Hill the thanks of the Society are especially due, as much of the 
work has been carried on under his sole oversight, always with 
unceasing care and intelligent direction ; to his young companion we 
are indebted for an activity and diligence which has been the means 
of preserving many little objects of interest which might easily have 
been overlooked. It is to be hoped that in the future explorations 
the experience of these tried helpers and speedy workers may be 
always utilized. 
There only remains now the task of bidding farewell to the work 
which during two Summers gained for me so many friends. Unlooked 
for changes have brought about that I enter a new sphere of life, and 
I feel true regret in leaving at its commencement a task of such 
promise and one which I have certainly found " large and health- 
giving." I can only wish that the Society may enjoy complete suc- 
cess in all future operations, and I heartily thank all those members 
and distant subscribers by whose aid so much has already been 
achieved towards an explanation of an important phase of our 
northern early history. 
Ernest E. Speight. 
Oxford, March, 1895. 
