The work of the School in 1909, the fourth season spent at Sparta, was marked by the completion of the excavation of the sanctuary of Artemis Orthia, upon which the greater part of the resources of the School had been spent for the three preceding years, and by the excavation of the building known as the Menelaion on the east bank of the Eurotas. In all the departments of the work the School has always to acknowledge with cordial thanks the support and help of the Hellenic Government, which was ably represented this year at the excavations by Doctor Rhomaios. Especial thanks are owing to him for his zeal in helping the work and readiness to assist in any difficulty.