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examined, and explained in great detail by Mr. J. Watkins, one of the most 
painstaking and informing vergers at the Abbey. The Monastery Gateway, 
and the site of the martyrdom of George Tankerfield were next visited, after 
which tea was taken at the “ Fighting Cocks,” the oldest hostelry in England, 
and the old boating-house of the monks. After tea the River Ver was crossed, 
and a path taken along the old causeway to the site and ruins of Verulamium. 
Here an interesting paper was read by Mr. Westell, and a move was then made 
across the fields to St. Michael’s Church. The fine old Jacobean pulpit (not 
forgetting the iron frame attached for holding an hour-glass) was greatly admired, 
and homage was paid at the famous statue of Sir Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam 
and Viscount St. Albans. Various other interesting objects in St. Michael’s 
were noted, after which a walk along old P'ishpool Street, and then by the banks 
of the Ver, and on through the busy Saturday night market-place, brought the 
party to the Midland Railway Station, after what was unanimously voted to be 
a most enjoyable and instructive outing. 
Saturday, July 28. — The route chosen was from West Drayton to Iver, and 
the party numbered thirty-six, including some of the members of the F.aling 
Microscopical Society, which accords to local members of the Selborne Society 
the privilege of attending its winter lectures. The arrangements were very much 
the same as have been made on previous occasions during the last five years. 
The party walked along the footpath on the south side of the Great Western 
line to the Thorney Weir Fishery, and afterwards, by permission, up the left 
bank of the river to the canal. The latter was then crossed, and Iver Water 
Splash reached. As usual, Iver chuich was visited, where, under the genial 
guidance of Mr. West, the Verger, its interesting font and monuments were seen, 
as well as the view from the top of the tower. The return journey was made 
through the fields and along the right bank of the river. 
FORTHCOMING EVENTS. 
Counci 1. and Committee Meetings. 
Monday , September 17. — Publications Committee at 5.30 p.tn. 
Tuesday, September 25. — Council Meeting at 5.30 p. m. 
Excursions. 
Saturday, September 1. — Epsom and Walton Heath. Meet at Tattenham 
Corner at 2.36 p.m. Trains leave Charing Cross 1.25, Cannon Street 1.36, and 
London Bridge (S.E. Ry.) at 1.51. Passengers from Charing Cross and Cannon 
Street change at London Bridge. Take cheap return tickets to Tattenham 
Corner, is. 6d. Return train at 7.32, but if a sufficient number write to the 
Excursions Secretary before August 28, the cheap tickets will be made available 
for return from Tadworth at 9.5 p.m. Guide, Miss Giberne. 
Saturday, September 8. — Epping Forest. Meet at Chingford Station at 
3 p.m. Trains from Liverpool Street at 2.8 and 2.39 p.m. Fare is. return. 
Walk to High Beach via Fairmead, returning vid Sewardstone Green and 
Bury Wood. Tea at “ Duke of Wellington” at 5.30. Guide, Mr. C. Nicholson. 
Saturday, September 15. — Special geological excursion to Ightham, Kent. 
Train leaves St. Paul’s Station for Kemsing at 1.17 p.m. Cheap return tickets 
3s. 2d. Members intending to join must write to the Excursions Secretary before 
September 10, and be at the station to get their tickets from the Secretary by 
1.7 p.m. Walk from Kemsing to Ightham, and return from Wrotham at 7.21 
p.m. Walking distance 5A miles. Mr. Benjamin Harrison will kindly show his 
collection of Eoliths. Guide, Dr. Hinton. 
Saturday, September 22. — Woldingham, Titsey Hill, and Oxted. Meet at 
Woldingham Station (S.E. Ry.) on arrival of train leaving London Bridge 
(Low Level, S.E. Ry.) at 2.13 p.m., Charing Cross 1.47, and Cannon Street 
2.5. Passengers from Charing Cross and Cannon Street change at London 
Bridge. Cheap return tickets is. iod. The cheap tickets are only available 
by these trains. Return from Oxted at 6.32 or 9.40. There is a return train 
on the L.B. & S.C.Ry. at 8.19; members desiring to return by this should 
take single tickets from London, is. sd. Tea at Botley Cottage, Botley Hill. 
Guide, Mr. C. M. Muhlberg. 
Saturday, September 29. — Rickmansworth, Chess Valley and Chenies. Train 
leaves Baker Street at 2.20 p.m. Take return tickets to Rickmansworth, is. 1 id. 
Return from Chalfont Road, excess fare 4d. Guide, Mr. II. H. Poole. 
