register, and throws much light on certain obscurities in 

 the life of the poet. It is enclosed in a case made from 

 the ancient oak fittings of St. Mary Redcliffe Church, 

 and which has upon it the following inscription : — " This 

 record of the birth of Thomas Chatterton, was presented 

 to the Bristol Museum in memory of William George, 

 by his children, 1900." 



To Mr. Alfred Trapnell the Committee are indebted 

 for the further donation of specimens of Bristol China 

 and Glass mentioned in the list of donations. These 

 are greatly valued as contributions towards such an 

 adequate exhibit of Bristol productions, as the Com- 

 mittee hope to gather into their proposed Bristol Room. 

 The Committee would also acknowledge the readiness 

 with which Mr. Trapnell has en various occasions given 

 them the benefit of his wide experience. 



From Miss P. A. Fry, a very fine and almost com- 

 plete collection of British Land and Fresh Water Shells 

 has been received. These are carefully mounted and 

 form an interesting group. Other gifts of Miss Fry are 

 mentioned in the list of donations. 



Mr. John E. Pritchard has added to his many 

 former gifts, by presenting a collection of specimens of 

 Romano-British pottery, chiefly from Sea Mills ; several 

 Roman coins found at Brislington ; a collection of early 

 tobacco pipes, and the other objects of local interest 

 mentioned in the general list. 



The Roman leaden coffin discovered at Baptist 

 Mills some years ago, has been presented to the Museum 

 by Mr. R. H. Bryant. 



From the distant region of Ecuador has come a 

 large and varied collection of birds' skins with the 

 richest and most attractive plumage. This collection 

 numbered 129 specimens and was the gift of Mr. J. 

 Cartwright. 



