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 Architectural Court. 



In the absence of adequate space in the Museum of 

 Antiquities for the exhibition of large specimens of local 

 architecture, which are continually being removed from 

 old build.ngs in Bristol, a suitable room in the basement 

 has been temporarily appropriated for that purpose, and 

 persons who are desirous of inspecting the specimens 

 can do so on application to the Superintendent 



Among other similar objects the following are 

 especially noteworthy: a XlVth century massive oak 

 doom ay from Spicer's Hall, Welsh Back; four carved 

 stone figures from Arno's Court, Brislington, which 

 formerly stood in niches at Newgate and Lawford's Gate 

 respectively; and large wall paintings of classical 

 subjects, probably by Antonio Verrio, which were 

 removed from an old mansion in Queen Square. There 

 are also the pinnacles from the demolished Temple Gate 

 a fireplace from Alderskey Lane, and many smaller 

 objects. 



Presentation. 



An interesting ceremony took place in the Central 



Hal of the Art Gallery on the 5 th July, when Dr. John 

 Beddoe, F R.S., attended the presentation of a portrait 

 of himself, painted by Miss E. Baldwin Warn, to the 

 Art Gallery. The Rt. Hon. Lewis Fry, P.C., on behalf 

 of the subscribers, supported by ether friends of Dr 

 Beddoe, handed the portrait over to Alderman Barker' 

 who thankfully accepted it as Chairman of the Museum 

 and Art Gallery Committee. 

 Grant from the Board of Education 



The Board of Education have again made a generous 

 allowance for the purchase of eligible objects for the 

 Antiquities Rooms of the Art Gallery, which comprise 

 specimens of Bristol porcelain, pottery, delft, and glass 



