N order to vary the scene and nature of their monthly discussions, it had been determined by the archæologist and his friends, that one of the meetings should combine in its arrangements an excursion to some of the well-known sites in the region between Naples and Rome, which teem with historical associations of the deepest interest; and which abound in beautiful remains of antiquity, which every succeeding year is bringing to light under the auspices of local archæologists, many of whom are expending large sums in extensive excavations, which have in many cases led to the most interesting discoveries, and to the recovery of exquisite remains of ancient monuments, which fill up many gaps, and |