http://kentarchaeology.org.uk/research/archaeologia-cantiana/ Kent Archaeological Society is a registered charity number 223382 © 2017 Kent Archaeological Society 3Hje tvi ^wtolrnjital ^utietg. ABSTEACT OF PEOCEEDINGS, 1895—1896. THE Annual Meeting of the Society commenced at Cranbrook ou Tuesday the 30fch of July 1895. The Business Meeting was held in the Vestiy Hall, the noble President, Earl Stanhope, in the Chair, supported hy Earl Cranbrook, W. T. Neve, Esq., the Eev. J. Cave-Browne, E. P. Griraud, Esq., W. H. Burch-Eosher, Esq., etc. The following Eeport was read by George Payne, Esq. (Hon. Sec.) :— REPORT. As the Society is still in a highly flourishing state tho Council have much pleasure in presenting to-day the Thirty-eighth Annual Report. The Twenty-first Volume of Archceologia Cantiana, being the first edited by Canon C. F. Routledge, is now completed, and a copy has already been forwarded to each member of the Council. The general issue of the volume will be made during the next few weeks to those who have paid their subscriptions. The Council feel confident that the new volume, which contains much valuable matter, will meet with unanimous approval, and be found as interesting as those which have preceded it. Upwards of two hundred pounds has been paid on account of its cost, and the balance at our Bankers at the present time is £704 lis. 5d. In the year 1873 the Sooiety came to Cranbrook for the first time, and the remembrance of that pleasant visit is a guarantee that we shall spend two days of equal enjoyment on the present occasion. During the past twelve months we have lost by death and other causes many valued members and staunch supporters. Of those who -have passed a,way we may especially mention the late Dean of Canterbury, Dr. Payne Smith, Mr. Granville Gresham Leveson-Gower of Titsey, Mr. Edward Hussey of Scotney Castle, and Mr. Ewen Christian, the well-known Architect to the Ecclesiastioal Commissioners. Dr. Payne Smith, the eminent Syriac scholar, became a member and Vice- President of the Sooiety on his coming to Canterbury in 1871. From that date until his lamented death he took the warmest interest in our proceedings, and rendered the Society invaluable assistance at the meetings held at Canterbury in 1881 and 1890. On those occasions the late Dean and Mrs. Payne Smith dispensed at the Deanery kindly hospitality to the members, and also to the Counoil whenever they met in the Cathedral Library. The death of one of such sterling worth is a great loss to the Church, the County, and the Society. By the deplorable death, under the saddest possible circumstances, of Mr. Leveson-Gower, archaeology has lost a learned and enthusiastic votary and this Sooiety one of its best friends. He joined our ranks in 1861, and was elected a member of the Counoil in 1884 xl PBOCEEDINGS, 1895. Mr. Leveson-Gower was a Fellow and Vice-President of the Society of Antiquaries, and continually appeared before that body with the results of his researches. The Surrey Archseological Society reaped a rich harvest from his labours, while the English Dialect Sooiety and others received a share of his attention. Mr. Leveson-Gower's last contributions to archsoology were given to our Sooiety, as no less than five papers from his able pen will be found in the forthcoming volume of our Archaologia. The grief felt at tho death of the beloved Squire of Titsey is intensified at this meeting, as he was to have described the Churches we are to visit to-morrow. By the death of Mr. Edward Hussey the Society loses one of its original members. We shall not readily forgot his kindness to us and tho hospitable way in which he entertained us in 1887, when the Society visited his beautiful house by the picturesque ruins of Scotney Castle. Mr. Hussey wrote a valuable Paper on tho history of the latter for the Seventeenth Volume of Archceologia Cantiana. Mr. Ewon Christian was for twenty-seven years a member of the Society, and by virtue of his office was well known throughout tho county, especially to tho clergy, many of whoso churches boar evidences of his skill as an architect. During the past few days wo have also lost one of our most distinguished Vice-Presidents, the Lord Bishop of Winchester. Dr. Thorold joined our Society in 1878, tho year after ho was nominated to the Bishopric of Bochester. The details of his noble career since his ordination in 1849 aro now being lionised, through tho agency of tho Prow, in every homo, and all must admit that tho Church of England has lost a bulwark and a faithful guardian. Since the last Annual Mooting twenty-eight new members have been elected, while four await election at your hands to-day. During the past eight months unusual interest has been aroused by the exploration at Darenth, near Farningham Road Station, of the largest Boman villa yet found in England, which has boon accomplished by tho liberality of Mrs. Bolls Hoare, aided by her son-in-law Mr. E. Arnott Clowes, of Sutton Place, Sutton-at-IIono. On the 21st of May two hundred and fifty ladies and gentlemen availed themselves of the Society's invitation to view the interesting discoveries, but in order that the dwellers in tho Cranbrook district may be made acquainted with them it has been arranged that a limelight display shall be given this evening of tho principal features of the villa. Tho operations at Darenth have been suspended for a time, but it is hoped that thoy may bo continued later on. Your Honorary Secretary is preparing an exhaustive Paper on this important discovery for the Society's Transactions. At the Conference of Archseological Societies, held at Burlington House on July 4th, it was resolved : "That the Standing Committee be requested to take such steps as thoy think advisable to call tho attention of the various Municipal, County, and other Authorities to the documents under their charge, pointing out their groat historical value and interest, and how desirable it is that steps should bo taken for their duo preservation." Attention was also called to tho present state of the Ancient Monuments' Act, and it was reported that the Government refused to accept charge of any more monuments under the Act. There was a general feeling expressed that such care as the Government did exercise was insufficient, and that the Act should be extended, and it was resolved: " That the County Societies be requested to urge upon the representatives of their Counties in the House of Commons the necessity of the Government more thoroughly carrying out the Ancient Monuments' Act, and the advisability of extending its provisions to monuments of Romano-British and early Christian periods." Both these subjects were introduced by your Honorary Secretary, who is a memhor of the Standing Committee. It is hoped that beneficial results will accrue from these important resolutions. PROCEEDINGS, 1895. xii E. E. Griraud, Esq., moved the adoption of the Eeport; this was seconded by Earl Cranbrook, and carried unanimously. I t was moved and carried :—" That the retiring memhers of Council and the Auditors be re-elected." Eleven candidates were duly elected members of the Society. After the business was concluded the company proceeded to the Parish Church, where the Vicar, the Eev. A. H. Harrison, M.A., said a few words of welcome. The Eev. J. Cave-Browne, Vicar of Detling, read a Paper on the History of the Church. At 1 P.M. W. T. Neve, Esq. (Honorary Local Secretary), hospitably entertained the party at light luncheon in the Vestry Hall. After luncheon the noble President called for thanks to Mr. Neve for his kindness, which was cordially responded to by all. Mr. Neve acknowledged the vote of thanks in kindly terms. Progress was next made in carriages to Glassenbury House, which was thrown open for the Society's inspection by ite owner, Major Atkin-Eoberts, who, together with Mrs. Atkin-Eoberts, courteously conducted the members over the greater portion of their interesting domain. The Honorary Secretary read a few notes on the " History of Grlassenbury," concluding by offering the warmest thanks of the company to Major and Mrs. Atkin-Eoberts for their kindness and consideration. Goudhurst Church was next visited, under the guidance of W. P. Haskett-Smith, Esq., the Eev. J. S. Clarke, M.A., the Vicar, receiving the members. On returning to Cranbrook upwards of sixty remained for the Annual Dinner, which took place at the " George Hotel." The Earl Stanhope presided, being supported by the Honourable Ivo Bligh, the Eev. A. H. Harrison, W. T. Neve, Esq., and Miss Neve, Mr. and Mrs. Burch-Eosher, the Honorary Secretary and Mrs. George Payne. The various loyal and other toasts were proposed and responded to hy the noble Chairman, Mr. Neve, Mr. Bureh-Eosher, the Eev. C. E. 'Woodruff, and the Eev. W. Gardner-Waterman. The Evening Meeting took place in the Vestiy Hall at 7 P.M., Earl Stanhope in the Chair. Papers were contributed by J. Lewis Andre, Esq., E.S.A., on "Eire-backs made in the Weald;" by S. Wayland Kershaw, Esq., M.A., F.S.A., on the " Weald and its Eefugee Annals." The Honorary Secretary also exhibited a series of views by lime-light of the Eoman Villa recently uncovered at Darenth. The Meeting terminated with hearty votes of thanks to those who had so kindly contributed towards the evening's proceedings. On Wednesday the 31st of July a large company assembled at Cranbrook Eailway Station, where brakes were in readiness to convey them to Benenden Church, where they were received by the Vicar, Canon Joy, M.A. The Earl of Cranbrook, Lord and Lady Medway, Lady Emily Gathorne Hardy, and Lady Katherine Gathorne Hardy also came over from Hemstead to welcome the Society to Benenden. TOL. xxu. d xlii PBOCEEDINGS, 1895. The Church was described by John Oldrid Scott, Esq., F.S.A.., and the Vicar afterwards read some notes on the History of the Church, which had been prepared by the late Granville Leveson- Gower, Esq., E.S.A. Hawkhurst was the next place visited. On arriving there the company at once proceeded to the " Queen's Hotel," where luncheon was served in a large marquee in the garden. A few of the members were, however, hospitably entertained at the Eectory by Canon Jeffreys. After luncheon, progress was made to the Church, where the aged Eector said a few kindly words of welcome. Mr. Oldrid Scott again acted as guide, and before leaving the Honorary Secretaiy said that ho felt the members would like him to say how pleased they were to meet the Eector again, who described the Church to the Society twenty-two years ago. Mr. Payne also referred to Canon Jeffreys having been Eector of Hawkhurst for nearly sixty years, and to his great munificence in erecting at his sole cost the Church at Highgate, near by, and to his liberality everywhere present in the parish. Bodiham Castle, on the border of Sussex, was then inspected, under the guidance of W. H. St. John Hope, Esq., M.A., Assistant Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries. Two hours were most profitably spent there in listening to Mr. Hope's able discourse, and making a thorough examination of the interesting ruins. By the kindness of Lord Ashcombe the members were admitted to the Castle free of charge. During the afternoon many paid a visit to Bodiham Church, where the Vicar, the Eev. Theodore Johnson, kindly pointed out its architectural features. Thus ended, under the pleasantest possible circumstances, the Society's second visit to the Cranbrook district. On September the 27th, 1895, the Council met at Eochester in the Bridge Chambers, by permission of the Bridge Wardens. There were eleven members present, presided over by Canon Scott Eobertson. After due discussion it was resolved to hold the next Annual Meeting at Sittingbourne, and that the Isle of Sheppey be visited on the second day. The Honorary Secretary again brought forward the subject of a complete exploration of the mass of masonry within the walls of the Eoman castrum at Eichborough, and laid upon the table a wooden model of the subterranean structure. Mr. Payne explained that as the operations would necessarily be costly, he suggested that the Society should initiate the work and appeal to archaeologists generally for contributions ; he further suggested that a Committee of experts in field-work should be formed to consider the whole question. After lengthy discussion it was resolved that a Committee be formed, consisting of Mr. Qr. M. Arnold, F.S.A., PROCEEDINGS, 1895. xliii Mr. George Dowker, F.G.S., and Mr. George Payne, F.S.A., and that Sir John Evans, K.O.B., and Lieut.-General Pitt-Rivers, F.E.S., be invited to act with them ; the said Committee to draw up a scheme for the approval of the Council at an early date. The Chairman reported that the Dean of Canterbury offered to obtain permission to reproduce drawings of mural paintings that have now become obliterated in the Cathedral if the Council would vote £15 for the illustrations. It was resolved accordingly. Thanks were voted to the following in connection with the Annual Meeting held at Cranbrook :— To Lord Ashcornbe for kindly allowing the Society to view Bodiham Castle free of charge. To Major Atkin-Eoberts for permission to inspect Glassenbmy House. To W. T. Neve, Esq., for hospitality and valuable assistance. To the Eev. Cave-Browne, W. P. "Haskett-Smith, Esq., W. IT. St. John Hope, Esq., and J. Oldrid Scott, Esq., F.S.A., for kindly acting as guides. To Lewis Andre, Esq., and S. "Wayland Kershaw, Esq., F.S.A., for kindly contributing papers at the Evening Meeting. To the Eev. A. IT. Harrison, the Eev. J. S. Clarke, Canon Joy, Canon Jeffreys, and the Eev. Theodore Johnson for much valuable help. To Captain Villiers Stuart for kindly issuing the tickets. To the Eev. W. Gardner-Waterman for his kindness in acting as carriage director on both days of the Meeting. A vote of thanks was accorded to Canon Bailey, D.D., for his gift to the Library of the Society of the following books : Memorials of Attleborough Church ; Records of St. Michael's Church, Bishop's Stortford; History of the Municipal Church of St. Law, Rending; Todd's Beans of Canterbury; Manuscript of the Statutes for the Church of Canterbury, 1636 ; Hierurgia Anglicana, Ecclesiologist, vol. i. ; Fenn's Original Letters, vol. v. Also to John Wood, Esq., for three volumes of the Illustrated Archaeologist and nineteen volumes of the G-entleman's Magazine Library. The Honorary Secretary reported that the Corporation of Eochester had commenced the much-needed reparation of the Castle Keep, under the supervision of the City Surveyor (Mr. Banks) and himself. Mr. Payne explained the manner in which the work was being done, which met with the warm approval of the Council, some of whom subsequently visited the Keep with him and ascended the scaffolding surrounding the north-west turret, to enable them to inspect the work of repair more closely. The Chairman stated that Mr. Crow, bookseller at Canterbury, had offered the sum of ten pounds for the sixteen remaining copies of the History of the Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral. This offer having been approved of by the Honorary Secretary and the Printers, was duly acted upon. The Council unanimously approved of the sale. With a vote of thanks to the Bridge Wardens for the use of their Chambers the Meeting ended. m ._ i _ 1 _ . . - .1 x l i v PBOCEEDINGS, 1895-96. The Council met on the 28th of December, 1895, in the Cathedral Library at Canterbury, by permission of the Dean and Chapter. Nine members woro present, presided over by the Bishop of Dover. I t was resolved to visit Tunstall, Bredgar, and Stockbury on the first day of the Annual Meeting at Sittingbourne, and the Isle of Sheppey on the second day. A sum of five pounds was granted to Canon Eoutledge to enable him to prosecute further researches at St. Martin's Church, Canterbury. A circular letter was read, referring to a resolution passed at the last Conference of Archaeological Societies, as follows :—" That the County Societies be requested to urge upon the representatives of their Counties in the House of Commons the necessity of tho Government more thoroughly carrying out the Ancient Monuments' Act, and the advisability of extending its provisions to monuments of Eomano-British and early Christian periods." After discussion, it was resolved that the noble President be asked to urge upon the Government such necessity in accordance with the terms of the above resolution. Twelve new members were elected, The Council met on the 31st of March, 1896, in the Society's Eooms at the Maidstone Museum. There were eleven members present, presided over by Canon Scott Eobertson. I t was decided to hold the next Annual Meeting on the 28th and 29th of July. The Honorary Secretary reported that Sir John Evans, K.C.B., Mr. George E. Fox, F.S.A., and Mr. St. John Hope had expressed their willingness to join tbe Sub-Committee appointed to draw up a Rcheme for the more complete exploration of Eichborough. Instructions were given for the investment of four Life Compositions. The Honorary Secretary asked if the Council would feel disposed to continue excavations at the Eoman Villa at Darenth. After due discussion, a sum of twenty-five pounds was guaranteed on the understanding that Mr. E. Arnotfc Clowes would give twenty pounds to meet eighty pounds raised by Mr. Payne. The Eev. C. E. Woodruff, M.A., Eector of Otterden, was elected a member of the Council, vice the Eev. Canon Jenkins, deceased; also John Oldrid Scott, Esq., F.S.A., vice the late Granville Leveson-Gower, Esq. Permission was granted to Mr. Albert Hartshorne to copy the lithographs of Anglo-Saxon glass vessels in Archceologia Oantiana, and to Mr. H. Littlehales the Pilgrims' Signs engraved in the same work, for their respective books in course of preparation. I t was also agreed that Canon Murray be allowed the use of the Society's blocks of Stone Church, near Dartford, for his forthcoming book on that church. PBOCEEDINGS, 1896. xl v A vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Canon Jenkins on the sad death of one who was a valued member of the Society. Nine new members were elected. The Council met on the 24th of June, 1896, at the house of the noble President in Grosvenor Place. The Earl Stanhope presided, and there were eleven members present. The Programme in proof of the Annual Meeting to be held at Sittingbourne was read and approved. A letter was read from the Eev. W. C. Streatfeild, Eector of Frant, asking if the Council would take any steps towards publishing engravings from the blocks prepared for the late Eev. Thomas Streatfeild's projected History of Kent, which had been presented to the Society of Antiquaries. It was resolved that tho matter be recommended to the Editor of Archceologia Cantiana, with a view to some of the engravings being included in some early future volumes. Eleven new members were elected. The Annual Meeting of the Society commenced at Sittingbourne on Tuesday, July the 28th, L896. Tho Business Meeting was held in the'Town Hall, the noble President, Earl Stanhope, in the Chair, supported by Canon Scott Eobertson, the Eev. J. Cave-Browne, the Eev. A. J. Pearman, the Eev. C. E. Woodruff, F. F. Giraud, Esq., and W. IT. Burch-Eosher, Esq., etc. The following Eeport was read by George Payne, Esq. (Hon. Sec): — BEPOBT. The Council has much pleasure in presenting to-day the Thirty-ninth Annual Beport, as the Society is still in a flourishing state, and the activity of its members is increasing. The Society paid its first visit to Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey in 1870, and the pleasure of re-visiting the locality after a lapse of twenty-six years is greatly enhanced hy the fact that during that time its fields luive yielded a vast quantity of British, Boman, and Saxon remains of the highest archaeological interest. These important discoveries have all been recorded in the last twelve volumes of Archceologia Cantiana, but they will form tho subject of a lecture on the present occasion at the Evening Meeting. The last volume of our Arclvrologialvis. everywhere mot with warm approval, and the Council is pleased to announce that another volume is well advanced and may shortly be expected. Since the last Annual Meeting many valued members have been removed from our ranks by death and other causes. The vacancies thus made have, however, been filled up and overlapped by the election during the year of fort}'- two new members, while several await election at your hands to-day. We all have to deplore especially the death of the Bev. Canon Bobert Jenkins, M.A., and Edgar Philip Loftus Bivek, P.S.A. The worthy Bector of Lyminge was au original member of the Society, and served on the Council for thirty-six years. Wo have on many occasions seen that the late Canon Jenkins was a firm adherent of the Society, and at all times we have been favoured with the masterly products of his scholarly pen. x l v i PROCEEDINGS, 1896. The sad and early death of Mr. Loftus Brock has deprived this and many of her .societies of a loyal and able colleague. To us his loss is irreparable, as for a long series of years wo have had the benefit of his learned addresses on many of the churches and houses visited during the Annual Meetings. Sir Joseph Prestwich, Bart., the eminent Geologist, had only recently joined the Society, but we nevertheless deeply regret that so distinguished a man should have been taken from us. The Finances of the Society are in a satisfactory state, the Balance at the Bankers being at the present moment £763 Os. 3d. The Council is confident that all will be glad to bear that the Biohborough Trustees have fenced in the Boman castrum of Rutiipice, near Sandwich, thus protecting it from further human destruction. The fine Cromlech on Coldrum Lodge Parm, which the Society visited in 1891, is at lust likely to be protected, as tho property has been purchased by the Hon. Ralph Nevill of Birling Manor, who has kindly requested your Honorary Secretary to meet him at Coldrum in the autumn to discuss tho question of preserving this archaic Kentish monument. The Eev. J. Cave-Browne moved the adoption of the Eeport; this was seconded by the Eev. V. S. Vickert?, and carried unanimously. I t was moved and carried:—" That the retiring members of Council and the Auditors be re-elected." Eight candidates were then duly elected members of the Society. Tho business being concluded ,progress was made to the Parish Church, where the Vicar, the Eev. W. Bell, M.A., welcomed the Society. Dr. Francis Grayling described the fabric. At 12'4-5 P.M. the company returned to the Town Hall for luncheon. After luncheon all proceeded in carriages to Tunstall Church, where they were cordially received bv the Eector, the Eev. IT. E. T. Cruso. In consequence of the sudden illness of George Webb, Esq., Tunstall House was not visited, as was intended ; a few were, however, conducted through a portion of it by G. E. Elliott, Esq. Bredgar Church was next visited, and afterwards Stockbury Church, the respective Vicars, the Eev. E. Douglas, M.A., and the Rev. T. Cobb, M.A., receiving the party. Canon W. A. Scott Eobertson, M.A., kindly described the above three Churclies. Tho ancient Earthwork by Stockbury Church was then inspected under the guidance of the Honorary Secretary. The return journey was made via, Newington and Key Street. At 5-30 r.M. the Annual Dinner took place at the Bull Hotel, Sittingbourne, the noble President in the Chair, supported by the Eev. Canon Scott Eobertson, the Eev. A. J. Pearman, Lieut.-Col. Hartley, Mr. W. H. Burch-Eosher and Mrs. Burch-Eosher, the Honorary Secretary and Mrs. George Payne, and about fifty others. The customary loyal and other toasts were proposed and responded to by the Earl Stanhope, Canon Scott Eobertson, Mr. Burch-Eosher, Captain Honeyball, and the Honorary Secretary. The Evening Meeting commeuced in the Town Hall at 7 P.M., the Earl Stanhope presiding. George Payne, Esq., F.S.A., delivered a lecture on the Antiquities of the Sittingbourne District, PBOOEEDINGS, 1896. xlvii illustrated by a fine series of lantern slides of the principal Celtic, Eomau, and Anglo-Saxon objects which he had collected from the neighbourhood during a period of twenty years. Mr. Payne also exhibited a large collection of photographs of interesting old houses around Sittingbourne. The Meeting terminated with a hearty vote of thanks to the Lecturer. On Wednesday, July 29th, a visit was made to the Isle of Sheppey, when a numerous company arrived by train at Queenborough, and proceeded at once to the Guildhall, where the Mayor (A. W. Howe, Esq.) kindly welcomed the Society to the Island. Tho Eev. C. E. Woodruff, M.A., then read a few notes on the History of the ancient Borough, and also referred to the fine Municipal Insignia and Archives which had been laid upon the table for inspection. Before leaving several members availed themselves of the kindly invitation of the Mayor to partake of light refreshment which he had hospitably provided. Shortly after the Church was visited, the Vicar, the Eev. E. W. Bartlett, M.A., receiving the party, while the Eev. C. E. Woodruff acted as guide. At 1 P.M. all sat down to luncheon in the Minster Board Schools, which the Committee had generously lent for the occasion. After luncheon the Vicar, the Eev. W. Bramston, M.A., welcomed the Society to his beautiful Church, upon which the Eev. J. Cave-Browne read an exhaustive paper. Subsequently an inspection was made of the exterior of the Church, also the remaius of the Gale-house of the Nunnery of St. Sexburga adjoining. Progress was next made to Eastchurch Church, which was described by the Eector, the Eev. E. Dickson, M.A. Afterwards the Eector and Mrs. Dickson hospitably entertained the company with afternoon tea in the Eectory garden. On leaving cordial thanks were given to Mr. and Mrs. Dickson for their kindness. Shurland Castle was next visited under the guidance of the Eev. J. Cave-Browne. Mr. Horsepool, steward to Capt. Holford, the owner of Shurland, was also present, and rendered valuable assistance. The party then proceeded to Warden Point, and greatly enjoyed the sea-view and wide stretch of landscape to be seen from the cliffs at this altitude. The Honorary Secretaiy took his stand upon the verge of the cliff, and gave a brief address descriptive of the great landslips which periodically occur along the northern and eastern sides of Sheppey. Mr. Payne also pointed out the spot where Warden Church formerly stood, and which, together with the graveyard, had totally disappeared since the Society last visited the Island. It was explained that after the Church became a ruin, in consequence of the cracking of the land on which it stood, the entire site slipped down towards the shore, and was gradually being carried away by the sea. At the conclusion of the address Mr. Burch-Eoslier called for a vote of thanks to the Honorary Secretary for his admirable arrangexlviii PROCEEDINGS, 1896. incuts during the Meeting, and to the Eev. W. Gardner-Waterman, M.A., for his valuable services in directing the carriages. The vote was heartily responded to by all present, and acknowledged by Mr. Payne. Tho return journey was made along the southern road to Queenborough, thus affording an opportunity of both sides of this outlying but interesting Island being seen. Queenborough Station was reached at 640 P.M., where a special train was in readiness to convey tho party to Sittingbourne in time for the main-line trains. Thus ended a day of intense enjoyment, which closed the Annual Meeting of 1896 most successfully. Tho Council met on the 29th of September, 189G, in the Bridge Chambers at Eochester, by permission of the Bridge Wardens. There were six members present, presided over by the Dean of Eochester. After some discussion it was decided that the next Annual Meeting be held at Sevenoaks. Votes of thanks in connection with the Sittingbourne Meeting were passed: To the Sittingbourne Urban District Council for the use of the Town Hall, free of charge, to the Eeverends W. Bell, IT. E. T. Cruso, E. Douglas, T. Cobb, E. W. Bartlett, and W. Bramston for kindly co-operation. To the Eev. E. and Mrs. Dickson for their kinduess and hospitality. To Canon Scott Eobertson, the Eev. J. Cave-Browne, the Eev. C. E. Woodruff, Dr. Erancis Grayling, and the Honorary Secretary, for papers and addresses. To A. W. Howe, Esq., Mayor of Queenborough, for kindly help and hospitality, To the Minster School Board for the use of the Schools for luncheon purposes. To Mr. Horsepool for assistance at Shurland. To the Eev. Gardner-Waterman for kindly superintending the carriage arrangements on both days of the Meeting, and to Henry Payne, Esq., for kindly issuing the tickets. A letter was read from F. C. J. Spurrell, Esq., F.G.S., wherein he expressed regret at having to withdraw from the Council in consequence of his having left the county. The Secretary was requested to' convey to Mr. Spurrell the thanks of the Council for the valuable services he had for many years rendered the Society in various ways. The Eev. G. M. Livett, B.A., Vicar of Wateringbury, was unanimously elected a member of Council vice Mr. Spurrell resigned. L Oue new member was elected.
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