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The amounts contributed authorising such a step, the work was com-
menced on October 13th last, and was continued from day to day until
November 10th. The works were under the control of Mr. T. V. Holmes
and Mr. W. Cole, who were on the spot during the entire period.
Valuable aid was also afforded by Mr. R. M. Christy, Mr. H. A. Cole, and
Mr. E. T. Newton. A first report was read before the Club on November
29th, and the results were such as to encourage the Committee to
persevere in what is allowed to be a very difficult, although a deeply
interesting, research. The Society of Antiquaries has made a grant
of £5 towards the expenses, and, after paying all cost incurred during
the month's explorations, the Committee has in hand, or promised, a
sum of about £30. It is estimated that nearly £50 will be required for
another month's work in the pits, and contributions are earnestly
solicited to enable the Committee to recommence in the spring. The full