house-party, and were personally conducted through the grand old hall by Lord Mostyn himself. Here the objects of interest are numerous, and include the frescoes in the great hall with its minstrels' gallery, Queen Elizabeth's Room (formerly a domestic chapel, dating from Henry VII's time at the latest), and a large number of family portraits, including Lord Mostyn's maternal uncle, the present Marquis of Abergavenny; others of Lord Mostyn's Nevill ancestors, notably Warwick the King-Maker and the Baron of Abergavenny (temp. Elizabeth); and Sir Roger Mostyn, the Royalist baronet, who was imprisoned by the Parliamentarians in Conway Castle. The inspection of the hall having ended, the archæologists were photographed in a group on the steps in front of the mansion. Shortly afterwards the Association bade farewell to their host and hostess, whom they warmly thanked for having entertained them with so much hospitality, and drove to Bodysgallen, where they were also hospitably received and entertained by Alderman Mostyn and the Hon. Mrs. H. LloydMostyn, the former conducting them round the mansion, part of which dates from the twelfth century. Among the historic portraits preserved at Bodysgallen are some very interesting presentments of old Sir John Wynn, of Gwydyr; Robert Wynn, founder of the Plâs Mawr in Conway; and Dr. Ellis Price (A.D. 1605), of Plâs Iolyn in Denbighshire, described as a creature of the Earl of Leicester and devoted to all his bad designs. The following account of Bodysgallen was read by Mr. Mostyn : "NOTES ON BODYSGALLEN. "The name of this house is derived from Bod Caswallon, and is expressive of the fact that near this site there was a residence of Caswallon (Casibelaunus is the Latinised name) San Hir, who was King of Wales for seventy-four years-443 to 517 A.D. The original building was a square tower of great antiquity, similar to one near the town of Mold. Richard Mostyn, second son of Thomas ap Richard ap Wynn, of Mostyn, lived here in the reign of Henry VIII. He was Sheriff of Carnarvonshire in 1572. He had an only daughter, Margaret, who was married to Hugh, son of Gruffydd Wynne, of Bethdin, second son of John Wynne ap Meredydd, of Gwydir. Their heir, Robert, was father of Colonel Hugh Wynne, greatly distinguished n the reign of Charles I. Robert, son and heir of Colonel Wynne, in 1683 married Ellen, only daughter and heiress of Plâs Mâwr. The male line ended in their son, Robert Wynne, who died a bachelor in 1762, and the estate fell to Margaret, daughter of his brother, Dr. Hugh Wynne, also in right of her mother, heiress of Plás Hen Corsygedol and Bodidni. Her marriage with Sir Roger Mostyn brought the estates to that family. The last Mr. Wynne represented the borough of Carnarvon in Parliament, and will be remembered in the annals of hospitality for his 'plentiful long tables and substantial Christmas dinners'."-(Pennant's Tour, which also contains a Bill of Fare of almost incredible proportions.) At the Evening Meeting, which was held under the presidency of the Mayor (Councillor Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard), a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Conway Corporation, on the motion of Mr. Thomas Blashill (Hon. Treasurer). The Mayor responded, and expressed a hope that, as one result of the British Archæological Association's visit, Conway would take more interest in the remains which abounded within the borough and in its neighbourhood. On the motion of Mr. Blashill, seconded by Mr. Horsfall, a similar vote was accorded the Lady Augusta Mostyn, Lord and Lady Mostyn, and Alderman and Mrs. H. Lloyd-Mostyn. Mr. Peacock spoke of the enjoyments of the members of the Congress during the week, and bore testimony to the energy of Mr. Farrington as Hon. Local Secretary, and also to the work done by Mr. George Patrick, and the Rev. H. J. Dukinfield Astley, as Hon. Secretaries; Mr. Thomas Blashill, as Hon. Treasurer; and Mr. S. Rayson, as Vice-Treasurer. He concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to all the gentlemen named; and this, seconded by Mr. W. E. Hughes, was carried by acclamation on being put by the Mayor. Mr. Thomas Blashill and the Rev. Dukinfield Astley having responded, the latter on behalf of his colleague also, Mr. S. Rayson, also responding, said that the Mayor, with rare self-effacement, had said on two or three occasions that the Congress had done honour to him and the Corporation in coming to Conway for their Congress, but he must say that it was the cordial invitation and hearty welcome of the Mayor and Corporation that had made the Congress the success it had been. The Mayor then called upon Dr. J. S. Phené to read his paper on "Some Early Settlers in the Neighbourhood of Conway: Their Beautiful Jewellery and Magnificent Gold Work," which has been printed in vol. iii, pp. 240-266. Mr. Rayson moved a hearty vote of thanks to Dr. Prichard as Mayor, for his kindness and affability towards the Association. With the enthusiastic passing of this vote, seconded by Mr. G. Patrick, ended the very successful fifty-fourth Congress of the British Archæological Association. Proceedings of the Association. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 1898. C. H. COMPTON, V.-P., IN THE CHAIR. : The following Members were duly elected : Ernest Francis Horner, Esq., 8, Aldgate Street, E.C. Lewis E. G. Collins, Esq., 31, Great St. Helens, E.C. Thanks were ordered by the Council to be returned to the respective donors of the following presents for the library : To the family of the late Mr. Coats, for "The Coinage of Scotland", Three Vols., by Edward Burns, F.S.A.Scot. Royal Archæological Institute for "Journal", vol. liv, No. 215. Powys-Land Club for "Historical and Archæological Collec- Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of Ethnology, for "Sixteenth Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland for "Proceedings", Royal Institute of British Architects for "Journal", vol. v, 3rd Series, 1st Quarterly Part. Royal Dublin Society for "Scientific Proceedings", vol. viii, pt. v, and thirteen other monthly parts of "Transactions". Society of Antiquaries for "Archæologia", vol. lv, pt. II. An interesting collection of articles connected with Roman cinerary interments was exhibited by Mr. Earle Way, consisting of a fine cinerary urn, terra-cotta lamps, vases, a tear bottle, and other relics, A fine example of a Celtic bronze coin was found with these remains, which bears on its obverse a representation in relief of the head of a chief, and on its reverse the head of a boar, with circular and halfcircular symbols in resemblance to what is known as ring money. The coin was found with other coins of Nero and Claudius. All these remains were found in the course of excavations in the Borough High Bowl-piece of an Ancient Pipe. Original is 8 ins. long and 3 ins. high. Street, Southwark, in a line running direct west from St. George's Church to Gravel Lane, Blackfriars, and would appear to indicate the site of a Roman cemetery, to which the dead were brought for cremation from the city within the walls on the north side of the Thames. Mrs. Collier exhibited a very curious pipe-bowl, with carving of Burmese character, but suggestive of European influence, probably derived through the Portuguese. She also submitted a small wooden box, of oval form, and apparently of Irish origin, with heraldic carving on the lid, and a shield bearing a harp and surmounted by a crown, supported on either side by quaint animals resembling a lion and unicorn. Mr. Gould exhibited a series of old woodcuts for an edition of Livy, printed in Strasbourg about 1507. A paper upon ancient houses near Halifax was read by Mr. W. D. Hoyle, and was full of interesting information concerning the families of Langdale, Lister, Waterhouse, Otes, Drake, and others locally connected with the county of York. The houses described and illustrated were Shibden Hall, Shibden Grange, and High Sunderland, all situated within a Heraldic Casket carved in relief inches long Iincedarp high ар mile of the ancient town of Halifax. Shibden Hall is a very picturesque half timbered house, some portions of which are of fourteenthcentury work. In the discussion following the paper, Mr. Horsfall, of Halifax, gave some personal reminiscences of these and other old houses in the locality, and mentioned that, early in the twelfth century, Halifax was called Holyfax. The paper has been printed, pp. 17-99. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 1898. T. BLASHILL, Esq., V.-P., IN THE CHAIR. The following members were duly elected : T. J. Walker, Esq., M.D., Westgate, Peterborough. Frank Bennett-Goldney, Esq., Goodnestone Park, near Dover, |