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of supporters. The expression of our giateful appreciation of their hearty sympatliy, constantly evinced tlirouj^hout the course of our exertions, has in several instances been recorded at our Meetings in the nietropoHs. The hvely feeling of regret will not be less truly felt on the present occasion, when, in accordance with annual usage, we are jiermitted to take some passing retrospect of the progress of archjeological attairs in general, with all that may more particularly aflect tlie welfare of our Institute. "Amongst the honoured friends whose recent loss we have to lament, are : — The Earl of Dunraven, of whom a special notice has already been given in the j)ages of the ' Journal.'* The Very Kev. Canon Kock. Professor Westmacott. The Count de Sails. (Contributor of a valuable memoir at the London Meeting). Charles Buxton, Esq., M.P. Sir Thomas E. Winnington, Bart., a zealous supporter of our Worcester Meeting, and a cordial and able helper on many later occasions. Charles Faulkner, Es(i., F.S.A. Joseph Somes, Kscp, F.R.G.S. Ceorge Hudson, Kaq., by whose liberality a very large portion of the heavy expenses of the Annual Meeting at York was contributed. J. Stewart Forbes, Esq. A. Bellasis, Esq. Amongst several local archreologists not members of the Institute, but by whose friendly communications and assistance the Society has frequently benefited, may be mentioned. Charles Spence, Esq., many years resident in the West of England, from whom in the earlier period of the operations of the Society many interesting facts and observations were received. Samuel Tymms, Esq., the well-known Suffolk antiquary, a frequent and veiy obliging correspondent and co-operator at the Bury Meeting. The Council have now to submit the following list of Members retiring in due course, or whose places ai-e vacant, and their recommendation of names to fill the vacancies : — " To Retire : To Succeed : 0)1 Vice-Prmdmt. Vice-President. Dean Stanley. Sir S. D. Scott, Bart. Six Members of Council. Council. The Earl Amherst. Rev. W. J. Loftie. The Very Rev. Dr. Rock. Sir John Maclean. Professor Westmacott. F. H. Dickinson, Esq. Sir T. E. Winnington, Bart. J. Hewitt, Esq. Sir S. D. Scott, Bart. Rev. R. P. Coatcs. W. F. Vernon, Esq. F. C. J. SpuiTcll, Esq. Auditor. Auditor. Sir J. Maclean. ^^'. D. Jeremy, Esq."

• See p. 7S of tho present volume.