On Seals in the Possession of the Corpora-H. Syer Cuming. 347 Vita Sanctissimi Martialis Apostoli: the Proceedings of the Weymouth Con-J. R. Planché Proceedings of the Association Proceedings of the Weymouth Congress Annual General Meeting, Election of Officers, and 71, 171, 272, 392 85, 199, 285 1872. British Archaeological Association. THE BRITISH ARCHEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION was founded in 1843, to investigate, preserve, and illustrate, all ancient monuments of the history, manners, customs, and arts of our forefathers, in furtherance of the principles on which the Society of Antiquaries of London was established; and to aid the objects of that institution, by rendering available resources which had not been drawn upon, and which, indeed, did not come within the scope of any antiquarian or literary society. The means by which the Association propose to effect this object are: 1. By holding communication with Correspondents throughout the kingdom, and with provincial Antiquarian Societies; as well as by intercourse with similar Associations in foreign countries. 2. By holding frequent and regular Meetings for the consideration and discussion of communications made by the Associates, or received from Correspondents. 3. By promoting careful observation and preservation of Antiquities discovered in the Progress of Public Works, such as railways, sewers, foundations of buildings, etc. 4. By encouraging individuals or associations in making researches and excavations, and affording them suggestions and cooperation. 5. By opposing and preventing, as far as may be practicable, all injuries with which Ancient National Monuments of every description may from time to time be threatened. 6. By using every endeavour to spread abroad a correct taste for Archæology, and a just appreciation of Monuments of Ancient Art, so as ultimately to secure a general interest in their preservation. 7. By collecting accurate drawings, plans, and descriptions of Ancient National Monuments, and by means of Correspondents preserving authentic memorials of all antiquities which may from time to time be brought to light. 8. By establishing a Journal devoted exclusively to the objects of the Association, as a means of spreading antiquarian information and maintaining a constant communication with all persons interested in such pursuits. 9. By holding Annual Congresses in different parts of the country, to examine into their special antiquities, to promote an interest in them and thereby conduce to their preservation. Thirteen public Meetings are held, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in the month during the season, at eight o'clock in the evening, for the reading and discussion of papers, and for the inspection of all objects of antiquity forwarded to the Council. To these Meetings Members have the privilege of introducing their friends. Persons desirous of becoming Members, or of promoting in any way the objects of the Association, are requested to apply either personally or by letter to the Secretaries; or to the Treasurer, GORDON M. HILLS, Esq., 17, Redcliffe Gardens, Brompton, to whom subscriptions, by Post Office Order or otherwise, should be transmitted. The payment of ONE GUINEA annually is required of the Associates, or TEN GUINEAS as a Life Subscription, by which the Subscribers are entitled to a copy of the quarterly Journal as published, and permitted to receive the parts of the Collectanea Archæologica at a reduced price. Associates are required to pay an entrance fee of ONE GUINEA. The annual payments are due in advance. 1850 MANCHESTER & LANCASTER J.HEYWOOD, ESQ.,M.P.,F.R.S., F.S.A. Essays relating to the History and Antiquities of these several places will be found in the volumes of the Journal. The Journals already published are sold at the following prices, and may be had of the Treasurer and other officers of the Association : Vol. I, £2 to the Members. Vols. II to XXVII, £1 : 1 to Members; or £1: 11: 6 to the Public. The special volumes of TRANSACTIONS of the CONGRESSES held at WINCHESTER and at GLOUCESTER are charged to the Public £1 : 11: 6; to the Members, £1: 1:0. In addition to the Journal, published regularly every quarter, it has been found necessary to publish occasionally another work, entitled Collectanea Archæologica. It embraces papers whose length is too great for a periodical journal, and such as require more extensive illustration than can be given in an octavo form. It is therefore put forth in quarto, uniform with the Archæologia of the Society of Antiquaries. Sold to the public at 15s. each part, but may be had by the Associates at 10s. The third part of Vol. II, with title page and index, is now ready. It contains the following subjects: Cromlechs and other remains in Pembrokeshire. Six plates. By Sir J. Gardner Wilkinson, D.C.L., F.R.S. Camps, Roman Roads, and Pavements in Suffolk. By George Vere Irving. Fountains Abbey. Twelve plates. By Gordon M. Hills. Roman Villa at Nennig, Prussia. One plate. By J. W. Grover. Itinerary of King Edward the First. Part II, 1291 to the death of the Monarch. By Rev. Charles Henry Hartshorne, M.A. RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION.' THE BRITISH ARCHEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION shall consist of patrons, associates, correspondents, and honorary foreign members. 1. The Patrons,2-a class confined to the peers of the United Kingdom, and nobility. 2. The Associates, such as shall be approved of, and elected by, the council; and who, upon the payment of one guinea, as an entrance fee, and a sum of not less than one guinea annually, or ten guineas as a life subscription, shall become entitled to receive a copy of the quarterly Journal, published by the Association, to attend all meetings, vote in the election of officers and Committee, and admit one visitor to each of the public meetings. 3. The correspondents,—a class embracing all interested in the investigation and preservation of antiquities; to be qualified only for election on the recommendation of the president or patron, or of two members of the council, or of four associates. 4. The honorary foreign Members shall be confined to illustrious and learned foreigners, who may have distinguished themselves in antiquarian pursuits. ADMINISTRATION. To conduct the affairs of the Association, there shall be annually elected a President, ten3 Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, two Secretaries, and a Secretary for Foreign Correspondence; who, with seventeen other associates, shall constitute the Council. The past Presidents shall be ex-officio Vice-Presidents for Life, with the same status and privileges as the elected Vice-Presidents, and take precedence in the order of service. The rules, as settled in March 1846, are here reprinted by order of the Council. The variations made since that date are introduced and indicated by notes. 2 Patrons were omitted in 1850 from the list of members, and have since been nominated locally for the Congresses only. 3 Till 1848 six Vice-Presidents, then the number enlarged to eight, and in 1864 to the present number. In 1868 past Presidents made permanent Vice-Presidents. |