A bronze tablet has been affixed to the right pediment of 

 the main staircase in the Central Hall, bearing the following 

 inscription : — " Their Majesties, King Edward and Queen 

 Alexandra, on the occasion of their vist to Bristol on the 9th 

 of July, 1908, to open the Royal Edward Docks, graciously 

 honoured the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Alderman 

 Sir Edward and Lady James) at luncheon in this building." 



The attendance of students has shown a notable increase, 

 whilst enquiries for information and advice have been more 

 numerous than in any previous year. Enquiries are cordially 

 welcomed, as we believe this to be an integral part of Museum 

 work. It must be remembered, however, that the increasing 

 number of enquiries entails additional labour on the part of 

 the Staff. It is now a useful, pleasant, although somewhat 

 heavy section of daily duty. 



The Exhibition in the month of March, of Art Students' 

 studies of museum material, was a great success, and a revela- 

 tion to many, of one service which the Institution serves. 



The use of the collections by Art Students has grown 

 so rapidly, that it is doubtful if any Art Class exists in the 

 city, which does not, in some measure, use the collections. 



The general influence of the Museum and Art Gallery 

 is also extending beyond the boundaries of the City. This is 

 shown by the visits of schools, classes, and special parties, 

 more especially from Somerset, whilst visitors from adjacent 

 counties form a good percentage of the whole, throughout 

 the year. 



In the scope of its activities, and in the area served by 

 the Museum and Art Gallery, it might fitly claim to be the 

 " Museum of the West of England." 



A welcome innovation, during the year, has been 

 evening visits of inspection, when members of the Committee 



