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administration of the finances which has been effected within the last two years. His death, which took place quite suddenly in June last, was much felt by the Council, and by them deeply deplored.

Since then, in January this year, the Association has sustained a further loss by the death of one of its Vice-Presidents, THOMAS MORGAN, Esq., F.S.A. Mr. Morgan joined the Association in 1845, and from early times became a regular contributor of papers to its Proceedings. So numerous, indeed, have these been, that the references to them fill many columns of the index of our Journal. In the year 1875 he was elected Honorary Treasurer, a position which he continued to fill, to the great advantage of the Association, until 1890, when, owing to failing strength, he felt himself obliged to retire from that position. No one has more thoroughly identified himself with this Association, or contributed to its advancement more than Mr. Morgan, whose varied knowledge of antiquities, especially of all subjects relating to the Roman occupation of Britain, was very great. But beyond this he endeared himself to all the members of the society with whom he was brought into personal contact by his winning courtesy and genial kindness, which makes his loss amongst us most deeply deplored.

The Chairman then proceeded to read

THE TREASURER'S REPORT, 4TH MAY, 1892.

The balance-sheet which it is my duty to lay before you to-day has been prepared by our Sub-Treasurer, and carefully examined both by the Auditors and myself. Its perusal by the Associates will, I believe, be a cause of congratulation; but will, at the same time, show the need of continued vigilance and care in the administration of the society's funds. The first item to which I would call attention is the one entered last of all: "Balance at Bank, 31st December (1891), £247 10s. 2d." From this, however, must be deducted the sum of £163 158. 6d. for liabilities outstanding at that date. There is then left a nett amount in favour of the society of £83 14s. 8d., which, as compared with the figures of the preceding year, when there was an adverse balance against the Association of £38 5s. 4d., shows a change in the financial position of the society which is certainly gratifying. Not since the 31st December 1884-that is to say, seven years ago—has the balance sheet shown so large a surplus in favour of the Association.

Before examining the details of the receipts I desire to submit a brief table of some items of income, such as a former Treasurer used to lay before you every five years. By some oversight it was omitted last year. I now venture to supply it. In one column are shown the receipts from subscriptions, life-compositions, and entrance-fees, and in another column the proceeds of the Congresses:-

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From 1845 to 1885-that is to say, for forty preceding years-the average receipts under the heading of subscriptions, etc., were a little over £333 per annum. It appears, therefore, that during the five years 1886 to 1890, the income under this heading being only a little over £311 per annum, there was a decrease of £22 a year. I am happy to be able to report that our receipts from this source during last year amounted to £333 78. 6d. This certainly is an encouraging fact. But I would take this opportunity of reminding the Association that the past year has been one which has proved remarkably fatal to many people, and, like all other societies, our Association has had cause to grieve over the loss of many of our Associates. Thus, at the commencement of last year, our published list showed 335 ordinary members, whilst the list at the beginning of this year shows only 321 ordinary members. There is therefore serious need for the active services of all our Associates to introduce new members to the Association, if this item in our income is to be maintained at the amount it reached last year; and with a smaller amount we ought not to be satisfied.

Turning to the item of receipts from Congresses, I find that, from one cause or another the proceeds of these useful and pleasant expeditions have for some years been a diminishing quantity. Looking back a few years, it appears that the following are the average annual receipts. under this head :

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It is gratifying, therefore, to find that last year the amount received was £47 188. 10d. Permit me here to remark that the conduct of last year's Congress at York was placed in the hands of our Honorary Secretaries, Mr. Birch and Mr. Brock, who also conducted the Congress at Glasgow in 1888; the average proceeds of those two Congresses were £83 16s. 5d. each. The proceeds of all the Congresses from 1881

down to the present time (with the two exceptions just stated), when other arrangements prevailed, produced an average not exceeding £36 10s. 10d. per annum. The Association will therefore be glad to know that the Honorary Secretaries have been requested to undertake the arrangements of the Congress to be held this year at Cardiff. It is to be hoped that the members of the Association may muster there in such force as not only to add to the interest of the proceedings, but also to secure a good financial result for the benefit of the society.

During the past twelve months our expenditure has been very considerably reduced as compared with former years, as will be seen from the following particulars of amounts paid or liabilities incurred during the last twelve years:

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It will thus be seen that the expenditure for the last two years has been very much below the average, and especially that for the year just closed. This has been owing to a most searching examination made by the Council into the subject about two years ago, when various alterations with a view to economy were suggested; which (thanks in a large measure to the activity and zeal of our late Treasurer, Mr. Laxton) have been carried out. The saving effected by many of these alterations may, I trust, be continued for many years to come, but the very low amount of expenditure cannot be permanently reckoned upon.

Upon one point the Council are fully resolved, and that is to stint no outlay necessary to maintain the high character to which the Journal of the Association has attained.

There is also another object to which, as Treasurer, I shall always have regard, and that is the formation of a fund to represent the amounts paid in as life-compositions. Of course there is a stock of publications, by the sale of which during the last five years we have

received upwards of £35 per annum. This, if capitalised, would show an asset in favour of the Association of a very substantial amount. But, as Treasurer, I consider it my duty to urge upon the Association the propriety of investing part of their income annually as a permanent fund for the benefit of the society.

In conclusion I would merely remark that whilst great care and watchfulness are needed in the administration of the funds of the Association, with the balance-sheet of last year before us we may well be hopeful for the future.

ALLAN WYON, Hon. Treasurer.

Mr. Mould moved, and Mr. Compton seconded, the adoption of the Treasurer's Report, which was carried unanimously.

A vote of thanks was rendered to the Auditors for their services. Mr. W. de Gray Birch, F.S.A., Hon. Sec., read:

THE SECRETARIES' REPORT FOR 1891-92.

The Hon. Secretaries have the honour of laying before the Associates of the British Archæological Association, at the Annual Meeting held this day, their customary Report on the state of the Association during the past year, 1891-92.

1. During the past year a number of works have been presented to the library. The action of the Library Sub-Committee will determine the future of these and other books of the Association.

2. Thirty-six of the more important papers read at the recent Congress held at Oxford, or during the progress of the session held in London, have been printed in the Journal, 1891, which is illustrated with several Plates, some of which have been wholly or in part contributed by the liberality of our friends and Associates, to whom grateful recognition is due in this behalf.

3. The Hon. Secretaries are glad to announce that they have in hand several papers relating to the York Congress, and others read in London, which have been accepted by the Council for publication and illustration in the Journal as circumstances will permit. They desire it to be more generally known by authors of papers that their papers should be transmitted to the Editor as soon as convenient after being read before the Association, in view of their publication in the Journal when accepted by the Council.

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British Archaeological Association.

BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDING THE 31ST DECEMBER 1891.

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