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by the Exploration Committee in the past, and said, although nothing
very decisive had been found so as to fix the age of the pits or the pur-
poses for which they were made, still they were encouraged by what they
had discovered, and would carry out the work to a satisfactory conclu-
sion. They intended to thoroughly examine one chamber to the floor,
carefully sifting the earth for pottery, bones, &c., in which they hoped to
be successful.
Dr. Fullerton pointed out the importance of obtaining some definite
evidence as to the original use of the pits, and Mr. Jones, C.C, gave a
humorous description of his day's subterranean ramble.
Mr. Allen Brown compared the Cissbury Encampments with the
Deneholes, and dwelt at some length upon the geological features of
both, and the meeting shortly after broke up.
Mr. Biddell exhibited a beautiful Palaeolithic implement found in the
gravel between Chadwell St. Mary and Orsett.
[On May 9th the Club's Headquarters and Library were changed
from St. John's Terrace to 8, Knighton Villas, Buckhurst Hill.]
Saturday, May 16th, 1885. Visit to the . Gaudens of the
Zoological Society of London.
At the kind invitation of Prof. Flower, LL.D.. F.E.S.. F.L.S., Pre-
sident of the Zoological Society, a visit was paid to the Zoological
Gardens, Regent's Park. Members from Loughton, Buckhurst Hill,
Woodford, &c., travelled to the Gardens in an omnibus, to the main
entrance to the gardens in Albert Road, Regent's Park, where a party of
sixty or seventy assembled, and were, by special permission, admitted
on signing their names in a book.
At about half-past three the members of the party met in the
Lecture-room, near the Kangaroo sheds, where they were received by
Prof. Flower, who heartily welcomed them. The Professor gave a
short account of the principal groups of animals which are contained in
the collections, illustrating his remarks by drawings on the black-board.
Afterwards the various departments were visited in succession, Prof.
Flower giving most interesting viva voce expositions of the structure
and peculiarities of the most remarkable species.
On the proposal of Mr. Meldola, a hearty vote of thanks was passed
by acclamation to Prof. Flower for his instructive ' demonstrations "and
explanations.
Tea was taken in the refreshment rooms. During the afternoon a
violent storm occurred, but the visitors were well sheltered. The meet-
ing broke up shortly before dusk.