A useful and very necessary addition has been the pro- 

 vision of a fireproof room, in which are lodged the Registers 

 and Card Catalogues of the Museum collections, and various 

 important documents. 



There being a strong likelihood that the famous old 

 Llandoger Tavern might be demolished, the Committee 

 secured the services of Miss H. E. Hutchings, who has built 

 up a model of the front of the whole premises on a scale of 

 £ inch to I foot. The Llandoger Tavern has been allowed 

 to remain for the present, but the value of the model is by no 

 means diminished, as it serves to attract attention to the old 

 buildings, which probably are the finest remaining examples 

 in Bristol of 17th century architecture. The model will 

 almost certainly remain long after modern requirements 

 cause the demolition of the original buildings. 



Amongst the many gifts received during the year are 

 several which are especially noteworthy, particularly the gift 

 by Mr. Matthew Hale, of the large insect and bird collections, 

 made by the late Rev. Geo. Weare Braikenridge, of Clevedon ; 

 the collection of paintings and sketches of old Bristol be- 

 queathed by the late Mr. J. W. Arrowsmith ; two pictures 

 and the reversion of a valuable collection of Bristol china, 

 glass, and pottery, bequeathed by the late Mr. Arthur 

 Robinson ; and a large water-colour painting by Bartram 

 Hiles, presented by Mrs. Newth and family in memory of 

 the late Alderman Charles Newth, our Vice-Chairman. 



In July the Sheriff of Bristol, Mr. T. J. Lennard, pre- 

 sented a fine equestrian portrait of H.M. the King by M. 

 Georges;Scott. 



In October the Victoria and Albert Museum authorities 

 loaned a fine collection of electro-plate, pewter, jewellery, 

 lace, embroidery, and Japanese prints, every specimen of 

 which was carefully chosen with a view to the needs of Art 

 students in this city. The Committee also requested Mr. R. F. 



